by Rev. Karen Kinney | May 11, 2025
It’s important before we get into today’s passage from Acts to understand who Philip is and what his mission has become. If you recall last week, Stephen was one of seven men called to address a case of justice indifference that has caused a rift in an early...
by Rev. Karen Kinney | May 9, 2025
A MESSAGE FROM REV. KAREN KINNEY: A SENSE OF BELONGING Grace and peace to you, Some random thoughts and then a bit about Sunday. First, a huge shout out to all of our She Nailed It! participants, our inspirational leader – Lindsey Altvater Clifton – and all who...
by Rev. Karen Kinney | May 4, 2025
This morning, we are going to walk with Stephen, who has a short experience as a Greek leader in the early Jerusalem church. Some of you may know the story of Stephen because spoiler alert, he is one of the first martyrs (beyond Jesus) of the church – not killed by...
by Rev. Karen Kinney | May 2, 2025
A MESSAGE FROM REV. KAREN KINNEY: WHAT ARE THE QUESTIONS? Grace and peace to you, When I was in seminary, one of the classes we were required to take was “The History of Christianity.” Taught in two parts – really, how can 2,000 plus years be taught in one...
by Rev. Karen Kinney | Apr 20, 2025
Most Good Fridays over the past years, I have watched part of Franco Zeffirelli’s 1977 Jesus of Nazareth series, focused on the scenes from the Last Supper to the Crucifixion. Those scenes fill me with grief – how could the political and religious leaders of his day...
