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Jesus Begins

January 17, 2021 by Rev Matt Meditations

When we are at inaugural moments we hang on every word of the one who is beginning. The hometown pleasure of the listeners to Jesus “inaugural sermon” gives way to rage when he makes

January 17, 2021 | The Stream

January 17, 2021 by Rev Matt Gatherings

The tone and message of your first public words signal a change from what was to what will be. Rev Matt’s meditation is titled “Jesus Begins.” With Laura Intravia and the Center Church Choral

What Now?

January 10, 2021 by Rev Matt Meditations

In outrageous times we may be at a loss as to how we find common ground. John’s razor-sharp responses to the crowd’s questions point them toward a way that they know—but did not follow

When all is chaos and there’s no leadership, what are the people to do? Rev Matt’s meditation is titled “What Now?” With Laura Intravia and the Center Church Choral Ensemble. Scripture Readings bookletDownload

January 3, 2021 | The Stream

January 3, 2021 by Rev Matt Gatherings

When expectations clash is it conflict, or energy? Our hopes and fears are met in the Boy who was born in Bethlehem, and who journeys with his parents to Jerusalem.

Name It

January 3, 2021 by Rev Matt Meditations

We have hopes and expectations and dreams and fears for our children. The Boy visiting the House of God was living under two sets of expectations and the dreams of one cannot always allay the fears of the other.

Essential Workers

December 27, 2020 by Rev Matt Meditations

Rebroadcast of Rev Matt’s meditation on “Essential Workers” from our Christmas Eve 2020 Candlelight service. With Laura Intravia and the Center Church Choral Ensemble.

December 27, 2020 | The Stream

December 27, 2020 by Rev Matt Gatherings

Rebroadcast of our Christmas Eve 2020 Candlielight service. Hear the story of Jesus’ birth from Luke. Rev Matt offers a Christmas meditation on “Essential Workers.” Special music by Laura Intravia and the Center Church

December 20, 2020 | The Stream

December 20, 2020 by Rev Matt Gatherings

A life disrupted won’t go back to what it was but that can be good. Rev Matt preaches on “God, With You.” Laura Intravia directs the Center Church Choral Ensemble. Plus: lighting the fourth

God, With You

December 20, 2020 by Rev Matt Meditations

When our plans are derailed by circumstances beyond our control it’s natural to feel isolated and alone. Mary’s (and Elizabeth’s) story is one of derailment and a new path walked with God’s Holy Spirit.