Giving Thanks

Giving Thanks – Rev. Julia Aegerter – Nov. 23, 2003 In the New Testament, the Gospel of Luke contains a story about giving thanks. In it Jesus was on a journey to Jerusalem and passed along between Samaria and Galilee. And when he entered a village along...

How to Thank

How to Thank – Rev. Julia Aegerter – Nov. 20, 2003 Last week we talked about things we were thankful for and reasons why we don’t say thank you. One suggestion I made was that in today’s culture we are often so removed from the people who do things for us...

Practice Resurrection

Practice Resurrection – Rev. Julia Aegerter – Apr. 4, 2003 According to the Christian tradition – a man named Jesus died for the sins of human beings. It is probable that that understanding of who Jesus was, why he lived and why he died came many years...

The Next Great Adventure

The Next Great Adventure – Julia J Aegerter – Dec. 29, 2002 The last time I was heading out of town for part of my sabbatical, I was concerned about how it would all go. I was worried about the congregation and also wondering how my sabbatical would affect...

Watching and Waiting

Watching and Waiting – Julia Aegerter – Dec. 22, 2002 The Christmas Season is a time of waiting. And though we celebrate Christmas every year – the world is still waiting. Watching and waiting – waiting and watching – for what we are not quite sure....