Back Talking God (aka Prayer)

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Back Talking God (aka Prayer)

Rev. Dr. Jay Williams

March 10, 2024 • Rev. Dr. Jay Williams • Luke 5:15–16, Luke 6:12–23

Luke 5:15-16, 6:12-23. Pastor Jay draws on the wisdom of bell hooks to think about prayer as the revolutionary act of "back talk" where we speak our experiences back to God. We pray to break silence in ways that resist patriarchal silencing and soporific "thoughts and prayers."

Abiding in Courageous Connection

April 28, 2024 • Rev. Kyle Walden • John 15:1–11

Remembering that Jesus is the vine, Rev. Kyle Walden explores what it means for us to be the branches. In a broken world, Jesus calls us to be the love of Resurrection embodied.

Finding the Resurrection Again

April 21, 2024 • Min. J.J. Martinez • John 10:10

Scripture: John 10:10 In his first sermon at Union, Student Minister and Minister of Creative Engagement J.J. Martinez reminds us that all of us are worthy to be free from the thief and to remember that we too will be resurrected.

On the Abundance of Christ's Table

April 14, 2024 • Rev. Dr. Jay Williams • Luke 24:13–35

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35 On the road to Emmaus, Rev. Dr. Jay Williams reminds us of the abundance at Christ's Table where we partake of God's love.