Author: Sara WG
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Gathered at the Table (A Sermon on I Corinthians 11:17-31
A sermon given at Colonial Church on January 17, 2021. You can listen to the sermon below or you can watch the Alternative or Traditional service on YouTube. You can also watch the Kids’ Sermon HERE. Now in the following instructions I do not commend you, because when you come together it is not for the better but for…
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Faith & … The Gathered Community
Join us as we talk about congregationalism and what it means to be “The Gathered Community.”
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Advent Reflection: Mary
Note: this post was originally a part of Colonial Church’s 2020 Advent Devotional. You may access that HERE. December 21st–Mary Scripture: 8 In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord…
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Lessons & Carols: The 5th Lesson (John 1:1-14)
A lesson given at Colonial Church as a part of the annual “Lessons and Carols” service. Shared on December 20, 2020. You can watch the service below or directly on YouTube. In the beginning was the Word; the Word was in God’s presence, and the Word was God. The Word was present to God from the beginning. Through the Word all…
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Kids’ Sermon: Songs of Love
Join in to hear a bit about God’s love! Kids- what is your favorite Christmas Song? “Joy to the World” “Jingle Bells” “Hark the Herald, Angels Sing” Tune in and find out Pastor Sara’s favorite Christmas Song… Merry Christmas, everyone!
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The Law is Love (A Sermon on Luke 10:25-28)
A sermon given at Colonial Church on December 13, 2020. You can listen to the sermon below or you can watch the Alternative or Traditional service on YouTube. You can also watch the Kids’ Sermon HERE. Just then a lawyer stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he said, “what must I do to inherit eternal…
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Advent Reflection: The Wise Man in the Rainbow Coat
Note: this post was originally a part of Colonial Church’s 2020 Advent Devotional. You may access that HERE. December 6th–The Wise Man with the Rainbow Coat Scripture: 30 The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31 And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear…
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A Night to Shine: Unmasking Mental Health
A talk given for Lake Region Hospital’s Fundraising Gala: “A Night to Shine: Unmasking Mental Health” on November 21, 2020, Proceeds for the event went in large part to the Jordan Matthew Tommerdahl Scholarship Fund. You can donate to the fund here. My talk was in honor of in in love towards Jordan Matthew Tommerdahl: 12/9/1992…
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Be The Church #6: Stand Your Ground- Black Bodies & the Justice of God
This fall, our podcast series “Be the Church” has featured two monthly episodes, the first one each month focuses on our sermon series and what we’re learning about the Bible and ourselves, and the second episode of each month focuses on our Faith & Justice text for the month. So in this FINAL installment of…
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Be The Church #5: Gospels Thru Revelation
In this fifth episode Rev. Sara WG & Rev. Christian Collins Winn turn toward our sermon series as we’ve been journeying through the Bible and seeking to “Be the Church” AND invite us to turn towards Advent where the “Light Still Comes.” Join in the reflection and conversation.
Sara Wilhelm Garbers (she/they), M.Div., Ph.D. 