Sermons & Worship from 2023

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