Sermons
Sermon November 16, 2025 by Tricia Gerhard
I want to tell everyone a story this morning, but I am going to need a little help with the props. This is a well-known European folktale that has been retold in a variety of ways over the generations. I want to share the story of Stone Soup with you. One day a kind traveler …Read more
Sermon November 9, 2025 by Tricia Gerhard
There is something unexpected and beautiful in this tiny little parable Jesus tells his followers. This isn’t surprising given all that we know about Jesus’ parables being intentionally unexpected and subversive. “The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and hid in three measures of flour until all of it was leavened.” …Read more
Sermon November 2, 2025 by Tricia Gerhard
—–I have a gift for you… can you see it? Lemme show you a little closer up…. Can you tell what it is? A mustard seed. As far as gifts go, this one kinda sucks and I guarantee that as soon as I set it down it’s gonna roll away and I will lose it. But for …Read more
Sermon October 12, 2025 by Tricia Gerhard
Psalm 126 When God restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed. Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “God has done great things for them.” God has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. What …Read more
Reflection October 5, 2025 by Tricia Gerhard
Ok… so what do you think when you see this photo compilation? (cat, dog, penguin) There’s a certain “awwww” factor, isn’t there? I meant they are cute, right? There’s even a certain cuteness to these creatures (slide with orangutan, snake, elephant). Well, it turns out that babies, of any species, appear cute to us as …Read more
Habits of Hope – Taking Action September 21, 2025 by Tricia Gerhard
How many of you have heard “I’ll pray for you” or “you’re in my prayers” and wonder if the person who has shared this sentiment with you went on to pray for you or your situation? Do you catch yourself saying these words in situations so overwhelming that prayer seems like the only thing you …Read more
Sermon September 7, 2025 by Tricia Gerhard
If you were to ask me what my favourite Psalm is I’d very quickly tell you Psalm 139. Oh Psalm 23 and 121 definitely are close runners up, with 102 for those days when I am feeling stressed, or 117 if I don’t have a lot of time (it’s the shortest one), but Psalm 139 …Read more
Reflection August 31, 2025 by Tricia Gerhard
The story of the Emmaus Road experience from the point of view of Cleopas Benjamin and I knew the road from Jerusalem to Emmaus. The inn was a regular stop for us as we traveled between the city and our homes in Lydda. These first seven miles took up upward with the hills on the …Read more
Reflection August 24, 2025 by Tricia Gerhard
Buzzfeed, an online media company known for its quizzes, lists, and videos, one created a list of awkward social situations, each with its own awkward score. Here’s some of the list A person wearing the same clothes as you at a party – 45% awkward A person traps you for a chat that you don’t …Read more
Sermon August 17, 2025 by Tricia Gerhard
Our intrepid Messiah is tired. In fact, one might even say he is peopled out. In our gospel today, Jesus has just finished up a theological conversation or sermon (depending on who’s on the receiving end of it) where he defends himself against those who continue to question and accuse him of things. This time …Read more
