by Megan Ramer | Jan 3, 2021 | Sermons, zoom church
The Freedom of Youth Sarah Augustine preached on the story of the boy Jesus in the temple. We connected deeply with Mary, dealing with a shamelessly unapologetic pre-teen son. And then – firmly identifying with his parents – Sarah invited us to see the...
by Amy Epp | Dec 20, 2020 | Sermons
Christmas Pageant This week in worship we continue to explore the rich and fertile darkness of Advent, hearing with Mary the invitation to partner with God in offering a home for God-with-us in her own body. And we experience a pageant like we’ve never done...
by Megan Ramer | Aug 9, 2020 | Sermons, zoom church
Listening & Learning: Shannon Dycus We continue our summer worship series in which we listen to and learn from Black preachers. Today: Shannon Dycus, former pastor of First Mennonite Church in Indianapolis IN, and current Dean of Students at Eastern Mennonite...
by Megan Ramer | Jul 26, 2020 | Megan Ramer, Sermons, zoom church
Easy Yokes & Light Burdens?? Nothing about the yoke of intractable racism feels easy. Nothing about the burden of a runaway pandemic feels light. Is there any good news at all in these supposedly comforting words of Jesus? And what’s the deal with all those...
by Megan Ramer | May 11, 2020 | Megan Ramer, Sermons, zoom church
It’s not about you AND it’s all about you – Zoom Church The early community of Jesus-followers in Corinth struggled with factionalism – over-identifying with particular leaders. Just as Paul urged his friends to re-center Jesus, we too seek to...