Join us today as The Rev. Simone Lilith Drinkwater helps us pose a question: Have you ever wondered about those 'behind the scenes' moments in the Bible? Well, we're diving into one of them today! This sermon unpacks why Jesus sent out 70 if his followers before heading to Jerusalem. It's not just ancient history; it's a powerful lesson for us about preparing for our own callings, trusting in who we are in Christ, and how we can truly welcome everyone into the family. Come discover the heart behind the mission!

Join us on this Third Sunday after Pentecost as The Rev. Paul Hanneman humorously tackles sermon length expectations at St. Michaels before diving into a powerful message about Jesus's "Cranky" moments and the challenging call to discipleship. Discover what it truly means to follow Christ by shedding baggage and embracing a Love for All, even those we find difficult. Paul then explores the "fruit of the spirit" and encourages listeners to "go deeper, go farther" into their lives to find God's work within them, culminating in a personal reflection on loving the unlovable. It's a sermon that reminds us, "All you need is Love".

The Rev. Simone Lilith Drinkwater preaches on the Second Sunday of Pentecost and courageously confronts the church's problematic past with "demonic possession," revealing its painful impact on marginalized individuals. She powerfully advocates for a return to Jesus' radically inclusive love and healing, urging the church to mend past harms and embrace a path of true compassion and community.

The Rev. Simone Lilith Drinkwater preaches in Pentecost about a profound reflection on the nature of love, power, and self-worth, drawing a powerful analogy between healthy human relationships and the divine relationship within the Holy Trinity. She calls to reject unhealthy relational patterns and embrace a vision of love and spirituality that is truly life-giving and transformative.

The Rt. Rev. Michael Buerkel Hunn preaches on the Fest of Pentecost: True peace and safety wont come from having powerful armies or threatening each other. Instead, it comes from actually getting rid of everything that makes us fight - not just the weapons, but also the angry thoughts and ideas that lead to war. More than anything, it's about learning to genuinely Love and Care for Everyone. When we finally choose Love over fighting, that's when we'll see a truly peaceful and safe world.

The Rev. Christopher McLaren invites us into a sacred conversation about living authentically in a world that often misunderstands queer truth. Centered around the courageous journey of the Rev. Simone Lilith Drinkwater—who embraces her new name during the service—this sermon names the holy struggle of contending with God, the wounds we carry as beloved marks, and the sacred act of rising, waiting, and holding space for the blessings to come. Together, we witness a moment of sacred becoming, where identity, faith, and divine love meet in powerful transformation.

The Rev. Mike Angell preaches on Jesus' prayer that we become one.

In the first chapter of Genesis, in the moment God creates humankind in all of our gendered diversity in Gods image, what is the first thing God says to us? “Fill the earth.” The question comes, with what? With what do we fill the earth? So far, the answer has been mostly, “with us.”