December 18 update: We are taking extra precautions in light of the rapidly rising Covid rates in the city. Beginning tomorrow (December 19), congregational participation for the next three Sundays will be from home only; congregation will not be present in the sanctuary. It is our hope to offer a Christmas Eve service with in-person…
Towards a Fearless Embrace December 12, 2021 at 11 a.m. | Bulletin A recording will be available on our YouTube channel after the service. “..and Mary said ‘Tell God that I’m ready. Let’s do this thing!’” Luke 1:38, according to the kids of St Paul & St Andrew. We’ve waited all year; it’s almost here! What? The SPSA Christmas Pageant, of course!…
Towards a Fearless Embrace December 5, 2021 at 11 a.m. | Bulletin A recording will be available on our YouTube channel after the service. “Just when Joseph had resolved to part with his fiance Mary, an angel of God appeared to him in a dream and said, ‘Joseph! Do not afraid to take Mary as your wife!’” Matthew…
Towards a Fearless Embrace November 28, 2021 at 11 a.m. | Bulletin A recording will be available on our YouTube channel after the service. “Don’t be frightened, Zechariah. Your prayer has been heard.” Luke 1:13 Over and over again in the scriptures, God speaks, either directly or through messengers. God’s voice can be heard time and again, saying,…
This year, we’ll spend the weeks of Advent exploring the theme, Be Not Afraid: The Journey Towards a Fearless Embrace of the Holy. Over and over again in the scriptures, God speaks, either directly or through messengers. God’s voice can be heard time and again, saying, “Fear not!” The story that tells of Jesus’s conception…
Abundant Living, Abundant Awareness November 21, 2021 at 11 a.m. | Bulletin A recording will be available on our YouTube channel after the service. “Each one must do exactly as she has made up her mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7 I was sitting next to a rabbi friend…
Abundant Living, Abundant Awareness November 14, 2021 at 11 a.m. | Bulletin A recording will be available on our YouTube channel after the service. “My heart exults in the Lord; my strength is exalted in my God.” 1 Samuel 2:1 Of all our biblical ancestors, Hannah is the one I turn to when thinking about prayer. Hannah…
Abundant Living, Abundant Giving November 7, 2021 at 11 a.m. | Bulletin A recording will be available on our YouTube channel after the service. “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all the rest who are contributing to the treasury.” Mark 12:43 This week we’ll begin a new sermon series on “Abundant Living”. Abundance in scripture is not…
Reformation: Cutting to the Chase October 31 at 11 a.m. | Bulletin Jesus said, “‘Love the Lord your God… and your neighbor as yourself.’ there is no commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:30 The heart of the Christian message is simple. How, then, does it get so screwed up? As we come to the end…
Reformation: Our Part in the Progress October 24 at 11 a.m. | Bulletin This Sunday, we are delighted to welcome Rev. Doris Dalton as our guest preacher. Rev. Dalton, who serves the New York Annual Conference as Director of Leadership Development and Intercultural Competency, will guide our continued reformation reflection. We’ll be focused on the…