Amidst heightened political tensions and uncertainty, we are challenged to use spiritual muscles that may not be familiar to us. How do we stay grounded together as we strive to bring compassion, peace and mercy as we stretch toward God's vision for our world?

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This sermon draws parallels between the meticulous work of a vintner and the transformative grace revealed by Jesus at the wedding in Cana. Through the imagery of vines, soil, and the crafting of fine wine, it invites us to reflect on God’s abundant grace that turns emptiness into fullness and transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. As recipients of this grace, we are called to celebrate it, embody it, and participate in God’s ongoing work of transformation in the world.

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The season of intention and awareness, and being present in your practice. Meg, Stuart and Brandon brain dive into what it means to align in the new year, find the divine, and set your intentions.

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When we reflect deeply on Jesus's baptism, we see just how far God is willing to enter into our lives, saturating our lives with the Divine Presence. In this Presence, we see that our entire life is the place of our spiritual transformation and wholeness. If this is the case, then we are called to live consciously and fully awake, following the Spirit's guidance to hope and peace.

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In a world shaped by fear, power, and insecurity, Herod's fear of a child born king contrasts with the magi's journey of wonder. As they follow a star, the magi reveal the profound truth that God's glory is found in the unexpected and ordinary. This Epiphany, we are invited to pause and behold, finding beauty and hope even in the midst of our brokenness.

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We know the story of the life of Christ as relayed by Matthew, Mark, and Luke. In the Gospel of John, however, we find a much more poetic and imaginative view of Christ's birth and life, and we're called to see God's presence within the hearts of every living being. It is the deep truth of the Incarnation.

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Christmas Season offers us an opportunity to reflect on how the Incarnation transforms every aspect of our lives. What does it mean that the Source of all Life incarnated in the person of Jesus Christ? How do we experience the truth of the Incarnation in every moment of our lives?

When the Incarnation becomes the lens through which we see the world, all existence shimmers with the presence of God.

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This sermon invites us to reflect on the faith of Mary, whose simple yet profound "yes" to God's invitation reverberates throughout history. Her Magnificat, a song of personal joy and communal salvation, celebrates a God who overturns systems of oppression. In Mary’s story, we are reminded that even the smallest acts of faith and participation in God’s work can magnify hope, bring transformation, and echo the revolutionary love of God's kingdom.

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