St Luke’s Sermon Podcast

08-14-22 ”Lives In Diverse Abundance” Nora P. Elliott

A service honoring the fullness of our diverse lives. Backpacks will be blessed for children getting ready to begin school in the fall, Pastor Nora preaches on recognizing our authentic selves, followed by the baptism of Luke Elliott.

08-07-22 ”The Miracle Around Us” David Bosselmann and Brennan Blue

Our “Poems of Power” summer series continues as Dave Bosselmann joins Brennan Blue to reflect on the miraculous splendor of nature through an exploration of his late wife Penny’s poetry.

07-31-22 ”Practice For What’s Ahead” Nora P. Elliott

Poets can give words to realities beyond comprehension. Our “Poems of Power” series continues this week as Pastor Nora preaches on the gifts of peace both in life and afterwards.

07-24-22 ”The Losses That Find Us” Brennan Blue

Our Poems of Power summer series continues with an exploration of the losses that find and teach us some of life’s most profound lessons.

07-17-22 ”To Love” Brennan Blue

Our “Poems of Power” summer series continues with an exploration of the blessings and burdens our the great calling to love.

07-10-22 ”Life At First Breath” Nora P. Elliott

Our summer sermon series, Poems of Power, continues with a fresh one from poet laureate, Amanda Gorman. Pastor Nora reflects on the nature of life and justice.

07-03-22 ”Poems of Power (and Power Confronted)” Brennan Blue

We begin our “Poems of Power” summer series, placing poems that have moved our congregation in dialogue with Scripture and theology.

06-26-22 ”LGBTQIA2+ Pride Sunday” Nora P. Elliott

With a love that casts out fear and honors authenticity, Pastor Nora preaches a special sermon that hits close to home.

06-19-22 ”What If We’re Late To The Table?” Brennan Blue

We share a service celebrating Juneteenth while reflecting on how to faithfully and humbly “show up at the table” when we are late to justice issues, using the ministry of reconciliation as our guide.

06-12-22 ”Peace Remains” Nora P. Elliott

How do we cultivate the peace of Christ within us when the world is so tenuous? Pastor Nora reflects on a weekend with her wider denominational body to find a way forward.