God longs for a just world, ordered to center the well-being of the poor and vulnerable.Oleh Rev. Scott Clark

In a world of violence and war, we long for peace. In our longing, we find God already longing for us, ready to teach us the ways that lead to peace.Oleh Rev. Scott Clark

God empowers us to see the good that God is doing in the world, give thanks, and then live out our gratitude in ways that keep putting more and more good into the world.Oleh Rev. Scott Clark

In troubled times, God is creating and inviting us into simplicity of living and relationships grounded in peace.Oleh Rev. Marissa Danney

Out of the rubble, God encourages us to rebuild: Something will rise up out of this, and we will build it together.Oleh Rev. Scott Clark

God keeps watch with us over the trouble in this world. We, then, keep watch for how God is on the move, and join together in God’s healing, saving work.Oleh First Presbyterian Church of San Anselmo

Oleh Rev. Dr. Joanne Whitt

Empathizing with Elijah in the cave, guest preacher Rev. Scott Quinn invited us to think of the stories that hold us back; to notice the nearness of God; and to know that we are seen, heard, and held.Oleh Rev. Scott Quinn, Guest Preacher

Even in calamity, God is near, inviting us to build and plant and live to heal the world.Oleh Rev. Scott Clark

God exhorts us to pray for all people – including our leaders – so that all people may live free.Oleh Rev. Scott Clark

Constancy is a quality of God: "Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever." We are called to live our lives consistently with God's steadfast love.Oleh Rev. Grace Hyeryung Kim

Over the breadth of Scripture, humanity encounters God, not only in the bright light of day, but when the shadows fall, and the world becomes still. At night, God keeps close, and we will not be left alone.Oleh Rev. Scott Clark

Jesus rejects the world’s separations and the “politics of disgust,” and insists that we welcome everyone to the table of community and shared power.Oleh Rev. Scott Clark

During “ordinary time” we walk with Jesus through the ordinary days of his life, just as he walks with us through the ordinary days of ours. Jesus invites us to see things as they are, to let go of attachments that hold us back, and to embrace the way of the cross that leads to life.Oleh Rev. Scott Clark

In his healing hands, Jesus sets the whole world free. In the work of our hands, God’s handiwork can come to life, as well.Oleh Rev. Scott Clark

What is hindering you from living into the grace-filled economy of Jesus?Oleh Chaplain Chitoka Webb

Oleh Rev. Bev Brewster preaching

Revelation invites us to say Amen to God’s sovereignty in Jesus Christ, creating a new heaven and new earth, right now and forever. Amen – so be it in me, so be it in us. Come, Jesus, Come. Let today be the day.Oleh Rev. Scott Clark

In the apocalyptic imagination, God gives us a wild and lively vision of a world to inhabit now. The old order of things has come to an end. Behold God’s new heaven and new earth. Live it now.Oleh Rev. Scott Clark

Power-over wants us to stay quiet and lukewarm. That's how power stays in power. In the complexity of life, God is near, encouraging and empowering us to stand where we know we ought to stand.Oleh Rev. Scott Clark

At the midpoint of the year, we pause to refresh and reset, returning to the 7 spiritual practices that ground us in the new thing God is doing in every new day.Oleh Rev. Scott Clark

The wild hope of our imagination finds its sure footing in Jesus Christ, the one who enters into the deep suffering of the world and is sovereign from there.Oleh Rev. Scott Clark

God’s healing imagination comes to life in our collaboration and cooperation – inviting us to an economy of mutuality and a politics of compassion and freedom.Oleh Rev. Scott Clark

Beyond the caves and fear of domination, God empowers us to imagine and create a world better, brighter, and more beautiful than the struggle and suffering we are experiencing now.Oleh Rev. Scott Clark

God is willing to re-order the world to seek out and welcome everyone who is far from home. The Story of the Prodigal Son says to us: No matter where we are on the journey – no matter how far from home – no matter who we are – no matter what we’ve done – there is One who is willing to bring us back home.…

In bewildering times, empowered by the Spirit, “what we can do” is the steady work that flows out of our baptism.Oleh Rev. Scott Clark

In baptism, we enact what has always been true: God loves and welcomes everyone.Oleh Rev. Scott Clark

Oleh Rev. Dvera Hadden

With the women at the empty tomb, we proclaim this Resurrection truth: Everything that lies ahead is life.Oleh Rev. Scott Clark

On Palm Sunday, as we turn toward the cross, Jesus joins us in the deep suffering of the world, with tender mercy there, too.Oleh Rev. Scott Clark

As Mary anoints Jesus, they embody for us a world based on sharing, reciprocity, and tender mercy.Oleh Rev. Scott Clark

We consider the call of the Parable of the Lost Son, with Rev. Floyd Thompkins preaching (Pastor, St Andrew Presbyterian Church, Marin City)Oleh Rev. Floyd Thompkins

In our fear, God comes to us with the gifts of presence and possibility for a future in which we are not alone.Oleh Rev. Scott Clark

Our world these days can feel utterly disorienting. As we cry out in lament, we find God not far off, but near... in the midst of the suffering, joining our lament, and calling us into life. Psalm 22 invites us to lament (loudly); to listen for lament (the suffering of the world); and to draw near (to God and to each other).…

In his testing in the wilderness, Jesus turns from evil and turns toward the Way that will lead to the cross – a way that leads us to life.Oleh Rev. Scott Clark

The glory of God in Jesus comes to life on the mountain top, and in everyday acts of healing, and in us.Oleh Rev. Scott Clark

In a world fueled by enmity and retribution, Jesus commands love: Love God. Love others. Love yourself. Love your enemy. Love everyone. No exceptions.Oleh Rev. Scott Clark

Oleh Rev. Dvera Hadden

In these days of turmoil, God’s grace meets us where we are and empowers us to be both humble and bold, in the name of Jesus.Oleh Rev. Scott Clark

The Body of Christ lives out love for the well-being of all people. It’s the love we see in Jesus Christ – “the kind of love that longs for the well-being of the beloved.” It’s a love that never forgets the vulnerable. It’s a love that always seeks the common good.Oleh Rev. Scott Clark

Oleh Rev. Eric Beene

Grounded in Christ, empowered by the Spirit, we engage the work that is ours to do in the world. The Spirit gifts each of us with particular gifts that together we embody for the common good.Oleh Rev. Scott Clark

In the waters of baptism, we find our identity with and in Christ, in a community of mutuality and sharing. In a tumultuous world, we ground ourselves there.Oleh Rev. Scott Clark

The prophets look to what God is doing in the world: Always, God is bringing new life for a new day. Let’s begin every day there.Oleh Rev. Scott Clark

Oleh Rev. Dvera Hadden

In the ache of our world, God enters into the lowest places, comes alongside the most vulnerable, and makes God’s home there.Oleh Rev. Scott Clark

With the angel, Mary proclaims that God is turning the world rightside up. With Mary, will you say “yes” to being turned rightside up?Oleh Rev. Scott Clark

In the clamor of the world, God gives us a holy hush – quiet to listen and watch for God’s tender mercy setting the whole world free.Oleh Rev. Scott Clark

When we choose to live lives of gratitude, generosity, and sharing, it is a radical, subversive act. We say “no” to the dominant narrative of scarcity, and “yes” to sharing a world full of God’s abundance.Oleh Rev. Scott Clark

Oleh Rev. Dvera Hadden