Worship & Sermon Archive

Have you ever had to pitch a tent? As many of you may know, I struggle with "fun" or "leisurely" outdoor activities. It's mostly my suburban upbringing...

This Sunday, we get to officially welcome Rev. Dr. J. Terry Todd to our pastoral team. He’s not at all new to us. 

So, as you're all probably tired of hearing by now, Amanda and I graduated from Union Theological Seminary last weekend.

On Ascension Day, the risen Christ takes off, leaving the Apostles to figure out what to do with the rest of their lives.

It is hard not to get stuck in hopelessness.  It is hard not to feel stalled by overwhelm.  The enormity of injustice and the numbers of needs...

I've always been intrigued by this throwaway line in the story of the stoning of Stephen.  Saul (who would later become Paul) didn't throw a stone. 

The Twenty-third Psalm is probably pretty familiar to you. If you've been to enough funerals and memorial services, maybe you know it by heart.

How many times have you experienced something miraculous, but didn't notice it in the moment? 

For the 50 days of this season, we'll reflect on the theme of Renewal & Resurrection.  The biblical example of the disciples, and in particular Thomas...

We’ll join together for a Celebration of the Resurrection. SPSA Musicians and Minister of Music Frank Glass will make sure to greet us all with a joyful noise! 

To commemorate the Last Supper, we’ll gather in the sanctuary for a time of meditation and communion, with time for silent reflection and prayer.

To commemorate the Last Supper, we’ll gather in the sanctuary for a time of meditation and communion, with time for silent reflection and prayer.

It's Palm Sunday, fondly known around here as 'Donkey Day'!

Where do we go when relationships hurt us? St. Paul & St. Andrew is going deep in our Lenten exploration of rupture and repair.

Do you want to be made well? There are times I've asked myself that question. My hurts and ailments, my indignity over petty injustices...

The story of Jesus' encounter with the woman of Samaria is my favorite story in my least favorite Gospel. 

Happy Birthday St. Paul & St. Andrew! On March 5, 1835, this congregation came together formally for the first time.

We are reflecting this Lent on how we can answer the call to be "repairers of the breach."

Happy Transfiguration Sunday! The final Sunday before Lent always brings us to the mountaintop, the high place where Jesus holds a summit...

The thrust of Jesus' advice to us is this: trust God and live in the blessing of this moment.