The Politics of God – The Arc of History
Everyone is familiar with “political” sermons: they take a contemporary ‘hot-button’ issue, the preacher gathers a few points from the Bible to prove s/he’s right, and the message sounds like talking points from the Democratic or Republican party, with the word “God” thrown in. But in this heated election season, what if we approached the […]
Blessing of the Animals & Outdoor Worship
This Sunday (9/25) is our annual blessing of the animals. Bring your pets to church! At 11am, we worship outside on the front lawn of the church as we celebrate the legacy of St. Francis and enjoy God’s good gift of creation. Animals (properly restrained) of all shapes and sizes are welcome (though we haven’t […]
What Does Jesus Mean?
This question is embedded at the heart of the church and of its members and it will be NDPC’s church-wide theme for 2016-17. In Matthew 16:15, the disciples are asking about Jesus’ identity, but he turns the question back on them: “Who do you say that I am?” This question vividly resonates 2000 years later […]
Who is Jesus?
This question is embedded at the heart of the church and of its members and it will be NDPC’s church-wide theme for 2016-17. In Matthew 16:15, the disciples are asking about Jesus’ identity, but he turns the question back on them: “Who do you say that I am?” This question vividly resonates 2000 years later […]
Taste
“Taste” is part of Sensing God, a sermon series in concert with our Vacation Bible School for young children. Rev. David Lewicki, preaching. Communion.
Smell
“Smell” is part of Sensing God, a sermon series in concert with our Vacation Bible School for young children. Rev. David Lewicki, preaching.
Hear
“Hear” is part of the August “Sensing God” sermon series in concert with our Vacation Bible School for young children. Rev. David Lewicki, preaching.
Sabbath
Summer Worship at NDPC is a time of refreshment and renewal. There is one weekly worship service at 10am through Labor Day weekend. The clergy ditch the robes, the choir comes down from the loft to sit in the pews, men loosen the imaginary ties they never wear anyway, people switch from their formal sandals […]
Pentecost
The coming of the Holy Spirit brings surprises. The Spirit is the source of both comfort and disruption in our lives; she is the death of the old and familiar pattern, and the birth of the new and surprising Reign of God.
Eyes on the Prize
The Holy Spirit invariably leads people to do unpredictable things, uncharacteristic things, dangerous things. The Spirit mischievously possesses you, and she leads you to create beloved community… person by person, day by day, act by act. No one likes the Holy Spirit less than the political and economic elite, who want religious people to stay […]