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...
by Melissa Kelly | Mar 15, 2026 | Guest Speaker, Lent, Sermons
What is Truth? And where do we find it… Our culture has a way of focusing on individuals and privileging individual insight. In this sermon Melissa reflects on the ways that Truth is found in community. In a time when truth is increasingly under siege, how do we...
by Melissa Kelly | Feb 22, 2026 | Lent, Megan Ramer, Narrative Lectionary - Year 3, Sermons
First Lines & Buried Seeds Not all is as MEH as it first appears when John embarks on the story of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. Palm fronds and an ancient plea turned praise adorn the political street theatre of Jesus astride a baby donkey. It calls to mind the...
