by Melissa Kelly | Apr 26, 2026 | Easter, Megan Ramer, Narrative Lectionary - Year 3, Sermons
A Complicated Character Paul is a complicated character, to say the absolute least. We get a whole range of behaviors from Paul in just this one story: from a callous disregard of one, to intimate concern for another, to a courageous act in solidarity with a whole...
by Melissa Kelly | Apr 19, 2026 | Easter, Guest Speaker, Narrative Lectionary - Year 3, Sermons
Being Called The Tuesday Early Morning Bible Study group leads a discussion of Saul’s healing and baptism – and Ananais’ call to heal Saul. What does it mean to be called? How do we know when we are called? Audio Preacher Bible Study group and...
by Melissa Kelly | Apr 12, 2026 | Easter, Megan Ramer, Sermons
Sent in the manner… The disciples are afraid and lock themselves into a room. When Jesus appears and speaks peace to them, Thomas is not there. Thomas must be either fearless, or brave (feels fear, but has left the locked room anyway). After speaking peace into...
by Melissa Kelly | Apr 5, 2026 | Easter, Narrative Lectionary - Year 3, Sermons, Tyler Merrill
Piñata #1 On myrrh, its use in ancient burials and love poetries. Plus a presentation of the Seattle Mennonite youth’s first Easter Piñata! Audio Preacher Tyler Merrill b Series Eastertide 2026, Narrative Lectionary Year 3 Passage John 19.41 – 20.18 ...
by Melissa Kelly | Mar 29, 2026 | Lent, Megan Ramer, Sermons
What’s in a Sign? Pilate’s sign, posted on Jesus’ cross, proves a source of consternation for the Jewish leaders. They exhort him to edit its message, but he definitively cuts off any hope of debate: “What I’ve written, I’ve written.” In a variety of settings, signs...
by Melissa Kelly | Mar 22, 2026 | Lent, Megan Ramer, Sermons
No King; But Kin Both the cruelty and wondrousness of humans transcends time and space. As we read this terrible story (with great care!), it’s imperative that we remember both of these things are true. May we remain eyes wide open about the complete betrayal of “We...
