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Choosing Hope

Posted on December 11, 2012 by churchauthor

written and preached by Rev. Natalie Shiras December 2, 2012     Jeremiah 33:14-16 The season of Advent is puzzling to many Christians. The scripture stories read during this season are for the most part not childhood favorites. They have no star … Continue reading →

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Partnering in Ministry

Posted on July 11, 2012 by churchauthor

written and preached by Rev. Natalie Shiras July 8, 2012      Mark 6:7-13, 30-34 This is the first of a two part sermon that Rick Chrisman, our supply pastor, and I are preaching on our faith as Christians. He will deliver … Continue reading →

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A Pastoral Letter to the Congregation of Church on the Hill

Posted on June 14, 2012 by churchauthor

  I became aware in the last few days about a misunderstanding related to the blessing of the bread and the wine and juice, which is also called the consecration of the elements.  On June 3 the deacons set up … Continue reading →

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Christ’s Peace Amidst Insecurity

Posted on May 2, 2012 by churchauthor

written and preached by Rev. Natalie Shiras April 22, 2012     Luke 24:36b-48 How do you experience Christ’s peace? The disciples didn’t understand that Jesus was appearing to them. After all they had been through a dreadful last week and … Continue reading →

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God With Us in the Spices

Posted on April 9, 2012 by churchauthor

 April 8, 2012 Mark 16:1-8 I had never really thought about a detail in the Easter story until an insightful preaching teacher, William Willimon, pointed it out. Mark writes that three women, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and … Continue reading →

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