Sermons (Page 117)

Last week I attended a conference called “healing the violence.” During one session, we explored the connection between storytelling and healing. As Pastor Rebecca Anderson spoke, she emphasized that storytelling builds intimacy and vulnerability. When done in truth, she said, stories have the ability to disrupt and provide space for transformation. Today, we remember Mary Magdalene’s story. But, before we allow her story to disrupt us and transform us, we must uncover her real story. To do so, let’s explore some Mary Magdalene trivia with some true or false statements for you to vote on…

I’m excited! Have you noticed our new green paraments are finally here! This is the liturgical season when we are surrounded by green and we focus on growth, learning, and discovery. It’s fitting that we have these new paraments on a day when we’re talking about the growth of seeds in different soil types. To engage this gospel story, I’ve given you a handout so we can explore what’s going and how it might relate to our lives. Before we begin, we need to remember the context in which Jesus tells this parable…