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Online Sermons
 Who's In Charge Here?
by Rev. Kathryn Henry
Feb 1, 2009
They were astounded at his teaching, for [Jesus] taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.
Mark does not tell us exactly what Jesus was teaching. A portion of the Torah? Something from Isaiah or another of the prophets. A psalm? We don’t know. But, whatever it is, this Jesus speaks with the voice of authority. They were used to listening to the scribes - professional interpreters of Jewish law - but somehow Jesus is different and the people who have gathered in the synagogue know it right away.
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Don't Wait
by Rev. Kathryn Henry
Jan 25, 2009
A woman came to the church last Monday, Martin Luther King Day, with a bag of canned goods for SHIP. I showed her where to put them – in that big basket in the narthex (which, I am glad to say, is overflowing). Now this woman happens to be a friend of mine, but she is not a member of our church and she doesn’t live in this town. But she explained to me that she was so moved by Barack Obama’s call that day – Martin Luther King Day – to take on some responsibility for another that she felt compelled to act immediately.
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The Clock Mystery
by Rev. Kathryn Henry
Jan 18, 2009
Some years ago – ten, twelve, maybe fifteen – a good friend of ours gave us an antique clock that had belonged to her grandmother. It was a beautiful old clock with a fine mahogany case and a large round elegant face.
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Clear Mystery
by Rev. Kathryn Henry
Jan 11, 2009
The story of the baptism of Jesus by John in the water of the Jordan River is recorded in all four Gospels – Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. But Mark, whose version we read today, is, unlike the others, simple, clear and direct.
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Try to Remember
by Rev. Kathryn Henry
Jan 4, 2009
It is with some trepidation that I relate the following incident to you. You may begin to have some concerns about this pastor of yours... But not to worry.
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Isn't That the Way It Should Be?
by Rev. Kathryn Henry
Dec 28, 2008
On the weekend before Christmas – which was just last weekend actually – our three-year-old granddaughter Katie came to stay with us while her parents took to Vermont for an annual ski weekend with friends. We three – Katie, Peter and I – had a great time together. We made Christmas cookies, lit the candles in each window every evening, and read lots of stories. She loved going from room to room to discover what Christmas decorations were where.
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Beams of Joy
by Rev. Kathryn Henry
Dec 14, 2008
You all are going to help me start this morning’s sermon. Please turn to the “Sermon Notes” page at the back of your bulletin and let’s sing together those two verses of “Deck the Halls.”
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The Inner Glow of Peace
by Rev. Kathryn Henry
Dec 7, 2008
This week, 20th Century Fox will release a remake of the 1951 sci-fi classic The Day the Earth Stood Still. You’ve probably seen the ads for it. The story is about a humanoid alien named Klaatu, played by Keanu Reeves, who arrives on Earth accompanied by an indestructible, heavily armed robot named Gort.
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