Every year this church hosts a Seven Last Words service with seven female preachers. This year I was assigned the seventh word: Father, into they hands I commend my spirit.
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Sermon on immigration justice at National City Christian Church, Washington DC
This sermon was also fun because my parents were both able to be there! Plus this was the church that ordained me.
Sermon on whether we should wash our hands…and immigration justice
Monte Vista Christian Church in Albuquerque were so welcoming and very patient with a hard word about immigration justice these days.
New Year’s Eve worship at Clayton Valley Presbyterian Church
It was a gift to be invited to speak about the Oakland Peace Center.
Christmas eve – Love Sunday
What a gift to be at First Christian Church of Concord for all of Advent 2017.
“Waiting for Joy,” A sermon for Joy Sunday, December 17, 2017, First Christian Church of Concord
In this sermon, I confess my fascination with documentaries about cults, I talk about humble leadership, I quote an anarchist feminist atheist who probably would have been annoyed I connect her with the Jesus movement, and I talk about what I’ve learned from the LGBTQ movement in the 1980s about the role of joy asContinue reading ““Waiting for Joy,” A sermon for Joy Sunday, December 17, 2017, First Christian Church of Concord”
“An Unexpected Peace,” a sermon for Peace Sunday of Advent, December 10, 2017
In which I mention an evangelical preacher from the 19th century (pictured here), modern day slavery, my father’s obsession with Advent tea, homeless encampments and where we can actually find peace right now. The sermon was based on the lectionary passage of Mark 1:1-8. Mark 1:1-8 1The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ,Continue reading ““An Unexpected Peace,” a sermon for Peace Sunday of Advent, December 10, 2017″
“Saving Starfish when Starfish are outlawed,” a sermon at Downey Memorial Christian Church, December 3, 2017
A friend who came to hear me preach later said, “you know, these days, we could just get on social media and get like 45 people to the beach to help us save starfish.”That would actually have strengthened my sermon. But here it is now, just in time for advent. The scripture was Psalm 80:1-7,Continue reading ““Saving Starfish when Starfish are outlawed,” a sermon at Downey Memorial Christian Church, December 3, 2017″
“Jesus Christ for President,” a sermon for Reign of Christ Sunday, First Christian Church of Concord, 11/26/17
I have been in the justice movement for a long time. I do work on the hard edges. And yet until last year I never thought I would have to preach about fascism. I am glad Woody Guthrie gave me some insight into the subject. The scripture for today was Matthew 25:31-46. 31“When the SonContinue reading ““Jesus Christ for President,” a sermon for Reign of Christ Sunday, First Christian Church of Concord, 11/26/17″
“Give Me Oil in my lamp,” a sermon at Broadmoore Presbyterian Church, 11/19/2017
This message was based on the gospel passage about the 10 bridesmaids, 5 of whose oil lamps burn out and they miss out on the big party. I hope that if you’re worried about getting all the details right in order to do good, this message will be an encouragement to you. Plus, I sing.Continue reading ““Give Me Oil in my lamp,” a sermon at Broadmoore Presbyterian Church, 11/19/2017″
Sandhya Rani Jha 