I Peter 2:1-5 April 28, 2019 Union University Church Reverend Laurie DeMott Like most occupations, the ministry has collegial associations which meet on a periodic basis supposedly to give clergy an opportunity to share ideas and provide support to one another. My first encounter with such a group came when I was a nervous new … More Where Two or Three are Gathered

John 12:8    Union University Church April 21, 2019     Reverend Laurie DeMott Easter is typically about bunnies and chicks and little cuddly lambs like we saw in Children’s Time because as I told the kids these baby animals represent new life and the possibility of a new beginning but in this sermon, I want to put … More Shine, Jesus, Shine

Romans 5:1-5 April 14, 2019 Union University Church Reverend Laurie DeMott According to the apostle Paul, one of the characteristics of the Christian life is hope. Even when every indicator would lead the average person to hunker down in despair, Paul says, the Christian will remain a person of hope, and “and hope does not … More Why Have Hope?

Luke 14:25-30    April 7, 2019     Union University Church Laurie DeMott One of the most popular game shows in the history of T.V. is the show, “Who wants to be a millionaire?”    Apparently from the ratings it has received, the answer to the question “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” is, “A whole lot of … More What Does it Mean to Be a Disciple?