Connectedness – Rev. Deborah Beloved Church (aka "Pastor Deb")

“Any Takers?”

Acts 17:22-31; John 14:15-21 May 14, 2023 At the beginning of our time together this morning, I shared that I had an amazing experience on the Presbyterian Peacemaking trip: “Native Lands of the Southwest: The Doctrine of Discovery and its Impact.” [April 28 – May 7, 2023] And that is absolutely true. It was incredible. SoContinue reading ““Any Takers?””

“Showing Our Scars”

John 20:19-31 April 16, 2023 “After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord….Then he said to Thomas, ‘Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe.’ Thomas answeredContinue reading ““Showing Our Scars””

“Christ In Disguise”

Matthew 25:31-46 October 2, 2022 World Communion Sunday “And the king will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did it to me.’” (Matthew 25:40, NRSV) This is a familiar passage to many–this description of the separating ofContinue reading ““Christ In Disguise””

“As I Have Loved You” : A Reflection for Maundy Thursday

John 13:1-17, 31-35 Maundy Thursday – April 14, 2022 “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.” (John 13:34, NRSV) There’s a lot in there. A lot. So much to consider and take in. I wonder if you heard thatContinue reading ““As I Have Loved You” : A Reflection for Maundy Thursday”

“That They All May Be One”

John 17:1-3, 6-9, 20-23 October 3, 2021 “After Jesus had spoken these words, he looked up to heaven and said, ‘Father…I ask not only on behalf of these [whom you gave me from the world], but also on behalf of those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one.Continue reading ““That They All May Be One””

“Whole and Healed”

“Are any among you suffering? Are any cheerful? Are any among you sick?” In those three questions, pretty much all possible states of existence are covered! And in response to all three of them, James says, effectively, “Turn to God. Remember God. Call on your faith.” As part of a community of faith….

“Claiming Our Belovedness: Embracing Our Connectedness”

John 11:1-45 Rev. Deborah Church Worley March 29, 2020 5th Sunday of Lent/3rd Sunday of COVID-19 White Rock Presbyterian Church In case you haven’t heard my sermons for the last few weeks, let me start by sharing that I’m doing a sermon series during Lent, called “Claiming Our Belovedness.” As I’ve said before, my intentContinue reading ““Claiming Our Belovedness: Embracing Our Connectedness””