Rev. Liz Goodman, Lenox & Monterey UCC

When a demon named Legion occupies a man to violent ends, it's nearly impossible not to think of when a Roman legion occupies a Jewish village to violent ends--which is probably what Luke was up to in telling this story as he did. 

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Direct download: Legion.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 6:51pm EDT

Martin Buber used familiar words but in unfamiliar ways to name a way of relating that is as present as it is surprising, as commonly open to all as it is a rare treat when it arrives. Pentecost Sunday is the perfect day to consider I-Thou relating as it calls to mind Jesus, Resurrected, breathing on the disciples and saying, "Receive the Holy Spirit." By this sermon, may thou so receive as well.

For more information, or to be in touch, go to our church website: www.montereychurch.org

Direct download: You_Had_to_Be_There.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 11:37am EDT

Of pavement and dandelions, uniforms and free range, settled matters and unsettling truth.

Direct download: From_Out_Of_State.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 1:04pm EDT

Why does patriarchy persist, and how can the church resist?

The book referred to: Why Does Patriarchy Persist?

The video referenced: The Still Face Experiment

Church web address: www.montereychurch.org

Direct download: The_Oxymoronic_Patriarchal_Church.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 12:56pm EDT

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