Reprove Violence as an Act of Love
October 25, 2026
22nd Sunday after Pentecost; Proper 25 Year A
Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18; Matthew 22:34-46; 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
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If you need help, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, available 24/7. TTY: 1-800-787-3224
Domestic Violence Assistance Resources by County: Get Help
Source:
1) Tom Tate, “Leviticus 19:1-2,15-18: Pastoral Perspective,” Feasting on the Word: Year A, Volume 4: Season after Pentecost 2 (Propers 17-Reign of Christ) (Feasting on the Word: Year A volume), edited by David L. Bartlett and Barbara Brown Taylor,
Presbyterian Publishing Corporation, 2011. Kindle edition, 485-486.
2) “Understanding Domestic Violence: DV 101,” Domestic Violence Services Network, Concord, MA. Accessed Oct. 24, 2026: https://www.dvsn.org/dv-101/
Being Yoked to Jesus
July 5, 2026
6th Sunday after Pentecost; Proper 9 Year A
Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
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Sources: (1) Podcast “By the Well” Episode 234. Accessed 07/02/2026. (2) “250” Robert C. Wright. Accessed 07/03/2026. (3) “The Fiddle and the Drum” Joni Mitchell
Liberating Laughter
June 14, 2026
3rd Sunday after Pentecost; Proper 6 Year A
Genesis 18:1-15, 21:1-7, Matthew 9:35-10:8
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(The second link below includes both the scripture reading and the Sermon.)
Sources: 1) Nel, Marius Johannes. 2014. “He Who Laughs Last: Jesus and Laughter in the Synoptic and Gnostic Traditions.” HTS Theological Studies 70 (1): p. 2-3. https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v70i1.2034.
2) Douglas Todd, “Meet the creator of the ‘Laughing Jesus’ (photo),” Vancouver Sun, January 19, 2014. Accessed June 13, 2026: https://vancouversun.com/news/staff-blogs/meet-the-creator-of-the-laughing-jesus-photo
3) Rev. Tim Costello, “Forward,” Jesus Laughing and Loving exhibition, accessed June 13, 2026: https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/10812790/jesus-laughing-and-loving-web-copypdf-miat-major-issues-/3
Stephen Speaks
May 3, 2026
5th Sunday of Easter – Year A
Acts 7:55-60; John 14:1-14
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(The second link below includes both the scripture reading and the Sermon.)
