August 11, 2024 • The Rev. Kyle Walden • Ruth 1:1–19
Pastor Kyle kicks off our sermon series "What Matters to Us," in which Union's pastors and minister explore Union's Values and what they mean for how we show up in the world. Preaching from Ruth 1:1-19, Pastor Kyle deepens our understanding of God's and our love.
Political Ghost Stories
August 4, 2024 • The Rev. Nikki Renée • Mark 6:14–29
Preacher-in-Residence Nikki Renée unpacks the story of John the Baptist's beheading found in the Gospel of Mark, pushing us towards God whose love does not stay silent in the midst of evil.
Kin-dom Making Power
July 14, 2024 • The Rev. Kyle Walden • Mark 6:1–13
In moments of fear and confusion, Discipleship Pastor Kyle Walden reminds us that we need one another for we all make up the body of Christ. Especially now, we are called to love.
Remembering That We're All in the Same Boat
July 28, 2024 • The Rev. Kyle Walden • John 6:1–21
Discipleship Pastor Kyle Walden explores the story of Jesus walking on the water, reminding us of the baptismal covenant we make to God and each other.
A Blessing for This Season
July 21, 2024 • The Rev. Dr. Jay Williams • Matthew 5:1–12
Lead Pastor Jay Williams leads us through Jesus' famous Sermon on the Mount, reminding us that we, too, are blessed by God.
Creating Home at Table: A Year of Possibility
July 7, 2024 • The Rev. Dr. Jay Williams • Ephesians 3:20
As Union continues its Year of Possibility, Pastor Jay explores the great things God is doing through us and the church. We continue to lean into being God's love by creating home at table.
PRIDE: Holy Water for Holy People
June 30, 2024 • The Rev. Dr. Jay Williams • Matthew 3:13–17
Matthew 3:13-17. Pastor Jay reflects on the gift of water in the sacrament of Holy Baptism. In baptism, we join the Body of Christ and hear that call of original goodness from God that was spoken to Jesus Christ in his own baptism: "You are my child, my beloved. I am proud of you!"
PRIDE: No shame in this Gospel
June 23, 2024 • The Rev. Nikki Renée • Psalm 9:9–20
Celebrating Juneteenth and continuing our PRIDE series, the Rev. Nikki Renée preaches a powerful word about the Gospel, Jesus, and what it means to be a Christian today.
PRIDE in Being: Salt and Light
June 16, 2024 • The Rev. Kyle Walden • Matthew 5:13–20
Celebrating Father's Day and continuing our PRIDE series, the Rev. Kyle Walden reminds us of the simple truth that God is proud of us.
PRIDE: God's Proud of You
June 9, 2024 • The Rev. Dr. Jay Williams
Celebrating Pride Sunday at Union, the Rev. Dr. Jay Williams continues our June sermon series with a powerful word about God's love for us.
PRIDE: A More Excellent Way
June 2, 2024 • The Rev. Dr. Jay Williams • Mark 12:18–21
Kicking off Pride Month, the Rev. Dr. Jay Williams begins a sermon series about the unconditional love of God and our calling into that divine love.
Following, Plamen Karadonev and a special guest perform Sergei Rachmaninoff's "Vocalize."
What's Goin' On?: Jesus, John, and the Reason to Sing
May 26, 2024 • The Rev. Nikki Renée • John 3:1–17
In this powerful sermon, the Rev. Nikki Renée takes us through the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus in John 3. In faith, we ask God that all important question: "what's going on?"
Not-So Common Sense
May 19, 2024 • The Rev. Dr. Jay Williams • Acts 2
Celebrating the Day of Pentecost, the Rev. Dr. Jay Williams walks us through the story of the Holy Spirit descending in Acts 2. We are reminded that we are on in Christ.
To Live Like a Prayer
May 12, 2024 • The Rev. Nikki Renée • John 17:6–19
Celebrating Mother's Day, Rev. Nikki Renée teaches of a God who loves like a mother does—through the joys and sorrows. And, we hear a special song from our Praise Team dedicated to the mothers and mother figures in our lives.
Perfect Love Casts Out Fear
May 5, 2024 • The Rev. Dr. Sara Garrard • 1 John 4:7–21
Drawing us into 1 John 4, Rev. Dr. Sara Garrard teaches about perfect love and how God calls us to live out that love. Perfect love does not wait—it acts and moves in the world.
