A Heavenly Tour

6 Easter.C.2019
Revelation 21:1-10; 22;5
The Rev. Melanie McCarley

As we embark upon the season of summer, it seems people’s attention naturally turns to “time away”. We might find ourselves looking forward to spending time at a family home on the shore; or gathering with loved ones at camp or house by the lake. Some of us might plan to venture a bit farther afield, using the summer months to explore a place we haven’t yet been. Perhaps you’ll be bringing “flat Jesus” with you, to photograph and post the pictures to Facebook as you go.

"A Lament for Peace"

2 Lent.C.19
Luke 13:31-35:
The Rev. Melanie McCarley

Our Gospel lesson today is comprised, in part, of a heartbreaking lament by our Savior: Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often have I desired….but you were not willing!”

"Invest in Your Faith"

6 Epiphany.C.19
1 Corinthians 15:12-20
The Rev. Melanie McCarley

On a Christian talk-radio station the host was speaking to a woman named Cindy. Now, Cindy was a person with problems. In fact, Cindy had a lot of problems. This woman, she had problems at work, trouble in her marriage, and was at odds with her teen-aged children. She suffered from occasional bouts of depression. Cindy had problems.