Sermons & Worship by Guest Preacher
Rooted and Grounded in Love
by Dr. Nancy Elizabeth Bedford. Dr. Bedford is a Professor of Theology at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Illinois. She is the teacher and mentor of UUC Pastor Roberto Espinoza. Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19
Full of Faith
by Apriel Biggs, who provides pastoral care to those who worship on Zoom with UUC. Apriel is a divinity student at Duke University. Scripture: Acts 3:12-19
Don’t Go Alone!
By Rev. Jennifer Harris Dault. An ordained Mennonite minister, Rev. Harris Dault recently relocated from St. Louis to the Rochester, NY area. Scripture: Numbers 11:1-29
Don’t Eat the Sheep
By Sarah Jacoby Murphy. Sarah earned a B.A. from Houghton University and M.Div from Duke Divinity School. She has spent most of her career working in the nonprofit sector and has a particular interest in the areas of immigration and the environment. Scripture: Ezekiel 34:1-6, 9-11, 14-16; John 21:15
Rejoicing in Waiting
By Dr. Marc Smithers. Marc lives in Belfast with his wife, Ailie, their two kids, and their border collie, Fly. He attends the Sojourner’s Mennonite Fellowship in Belfast, NY and serves on its leadership team. He holds a master’s in higher education and a doctorate in organizational leadership. He currently works as a grants researcher after serving fourteen years in student affairs. Scripture: Thessalonians 5:16-24
God Makes Room
By Sarah Jacoby Murphy. Sarah earned a B.A. from Houghton University and M.Div from Duke Divinity School. She has spent most of her career working in the nonprofit sector and has a particular interest in the areas of immigration and the environment. Scripture: Luke 2:1-7 Today is the second Sunday of Advent, and in many traditions each of the four Sundays of Advent explores a different theme of the season: these themes vary, but commonly they are hope, peace, joy,…
The Waiting Game
By Reverend Michael Jordan. Rev. Jordan is the Dean of the Chapel at Houghton University and teaches on worship, spiritual formation, Biblical studies, and Christian leadership. He is an ordained minister in The Wesleyan Church and has two decades of pastoral experience in church and educational settings. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17
Servant Leadership
By Rev. Wendy DeMott Fambro Rev. Fambro is an ordained American Baptist minister who retired 2 years ago after serving a variety of churches and campus ministries. She now works full-time teaching tai chi and wellness classes to older adults in the Finger Lakes region. Scripture: Mark 10:35-37; 41-45
Don’t Drive the Tent Pegs in Too Deep
By Reverend Peg Williams. A native Hoosier, Peg graduated from Indiana University and then Christian Theological Seminary, both in Indianapolis. Ordained as an American Baptist minister, she has served a variety of denominations in Indiana, Ohio, North Carolina, and Western New York. Scripture: Numbers 9:15-23; Matthew 5:13-16
A Beautiful Life
By Reverend Michael Jordan. Rev. Jordan is the Dean of the Chapel at Houghton University and teaches on worship, spiritual formation, Biblical studies, and Christian leadership. He is an ordained minister in The Wesleyan Church and has two decades of pastoral experience in church and educational settings. Scripture: Psalm 104:1-4, 14-23