Montclair Presbyterian Church

Rev. Beth discusses the Parable of the Talents, drawing out the messages it contains about God’s extravagance and how we are called to take risks with the abundance we’ve been given.

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Rev. Beth discusses the John 5:1-9 (the story of the healing pool at Bethesda), drawing out the message of moving past whatever is holding us back or keeping us hopeless.

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Looking at divergent beliefs found in Acts 10 & 11:1-18, Rev. Beth talks about the transition in Pastoral leadership an human difficulties in changing ones mind. Recognizing that people tend to selectively screen their experiences in favor of their beliefs, she challenges the church to commit to a period of time of positive expectations of  a new pastor.

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Rev. Beth and members of MPC’s Social Justice Committee offer their reflections on how we show our love for God and creation as part of a special Earth Day celebration.

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Rev. Beth discusses ‘Doubting’ Thomas, and what his story can teach us about the importance of offering the presence of God to others as opposed to trying to offer proof.

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Rev. Beth considers the mission of this church in light of the like affirming event of Easter seen through the eyes or Mary Magdalene. We are invited to embrace  life as our ongoing mission, not treat the Easter story as “Mission Accomplished”.

John 20:1-18

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Rev. Beth discusses Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem: the excitement and tension it caused, the disconnect between expectations and reality, and the underlying hope for a peaceful world.

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Guest preacher Lisa Larges continues our theme of lamentation, discussing the book of Job and what it tells us about religion vs. faith and sympathy vs. empathy.

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Guest preacher Rev. Keenan Kelsey discusses Luke’s story of the ten lepers, relating it to the concept of lamentation in the midst of desolation, and how it can eventually lead to peace and healing.

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Continuing the Lenten series focusing on Lament, Rev. Beth invites the Montclair Presbyterian Church community to make space for the expression of lament describing how unexpressed Lamentation can be destructive in communal relationships. Scripture Lamentations 2: 11-15 and 3:22-25.

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