January’s theme: Story. Come and be in community, see friendly faces, feel welcomed, remember you are loved. Your loved ones are welcome to join the service.
Summary:
Rev. Alice King’s January 19, 2025 sermon uses the writings of Thomas King and Martin Luther King Jr. to explore the power of storytelling and the importance of shifting narratives from exploitation and fear to interdependence and love. The sermon emphasizes the significance of nonviolent resistance, drawing parallels between King’s journey toward nonviolence and the need for a similar transformation today. King’s concept of nonviolent resistance as a spiritually active and morally sound approach to social justice is highlighted, emphasizing the importance of love and community in overcoming evil. The sermon concludes with a call to action, urging listeners to tell and live stories of resistance, joy, and love to create a more just and compassionate world.