Sermons & Worship from June 2023

By Bob Donius Bob Donius is a retired lecturer in Theology and Franciscan Studies and former Vice President of Ministries at St. Bonaventure University. Scripture: Genesis 32:23-33:10 Lana sent me this email: “You asked about a possible focus for June 25th and I’m thinking about “transitions.” People in the old and new testaments are constantly on the move: the Israelites, Paul, Jesus…on the road, transitioning in one way or another from point A to point B to point… and it…

By Rev. Wendy 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: Deuteronomy 34:5-12; Matthew 25:14-21 On October 14, 2001, my father, Donald W. DeMott, died following nearly three years of health struggles beginning with fluid on the brain and ending in a series of strokes. I…

By Pastor Tory Bonners Tory Bonners is the pastor at Sojourners Mennonite Fellowship and a hospital chaplain. In May 2021, she graduated from her MDiv program at Denver Seminary and this spring, finished the last of her chaplaincy training at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.  Scripture: Mark 9:9-12; 18-26 As we just heard this passage, I wonder if the phrase: “As Jesus went on from there…” stuck out to you too? For me, that phrase brings to mind a picture…

By Bob Donius Bob Donius is a retired lecturer in Theology and Franciscan Studies and former Vice President of Ministries at St. Bonaventure University. Scripture: Luke 4: 14-22 Song: You are Mine by David Haas What is your vocation? What are you called to? This story in the Gospel tells us how Jesus has come to understand his mission, his vocation, his calling, who he is and what he is meant to do. Like Isaiah he is called to the…