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"Is Our God Listening: Exclusivism, Inclusivism, and Pluralism" by Diana Eck — Edgar French

On August 9, Edgar shared an edited chapter from Diana Eck's book, Encountering God: A Spiritual Journey from Bozeman to Banaras. The sermon grapples with a central question of interfaith dialogue: If we see someone from another faith fervently praying, is God listening? If we answer 'no,' what does that say about God? If we answer 'yes,' what does that say about what we are doing as Christians?

"The Place of Worship in the Christian University (or, The Christian University as a Place of Worship)" by Dr. Paul Dyck — Paul Doerksen

On August 2nd, Dr. Paul Doerksen recycled this address by Dr. Paul Dyck, first spoken at a Canadian Mennonite University chapel service. Offered at a time of transition for the university, the sermon enourages us to expand our understanding of worship in relation to the academy.

"You Are Accepted," by Paul Tillich — Connie Epp

On July 26, Connie recycled a sermon by Paul Tillich, first preached after the Second World War. The sermon works to both rehabilitate and hone the traditional language of 'sin' and 'grace,' reframing the Apostle Paul's words in Romans 6:1-10 while still claiming they are indispensible to the life of faith.

"Jesus the Ingrate," by Diana Butler Bass — Aaron Thiessen

On July 19, Aaron was back to recycle a more contemporary sermon, this time by religious scholar and historian Diana Butler Bass. In "Jesus the Ingrate," Butler Bass uses the story of Jesus' encounter with Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10) to explore the competing notions of gratitude within the Ancient Near East. Ultimately, Butler Bass claims that Jesus' life of thankfulness also entails a call to subvert the logic of Empire.

"Burdens We Should Rightly Not Bear," by Henry Konrad — Richard Konrad

On July 12, Richard offered a heartfelt sermon first preached by his late father, Henry Konrad. First preached more than 30 years ago, the sermon explores Mary, Martha, and the themes of God's grace, acceptance, and love.

"Copy That," by Rev. Sarah Thomas — Marilyn Rudge

Continuing our series of 'recycled' summer sermons, Marilyn offered us the words of Rev. Sarah Thomas, reflecting both on the story of Acts 2, as well as the recent Artemis II mission past the moon. Just as the world came together as these astronauts went further from earth than any humans before, Thomas invites us to consider how God is binding us into a new people through the Spirit.

"Homily on the Sixth Beatitude," by Gregory of Nyssa — Aaron Thiessen

On June 28, Aaron kicked off our fifth year of offering 'recycled' sermons over the summer months. Going way back to the year 378, Aaron threw us into the deep end with a sermon by Saint Gregory of Nyssa on the sixth beatituded, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." In the sermon, Gregory offers a sweeping vision of what it means to be human, made in God's image—a vision that may have changed the trajectory of Christian history had more people been aware of Gregory in the Western world.

Recitation of the book of Philippians - Jon Brandt

May 10, 2026. On this 6th Sunday of easter we are calling The Visible Lines of Joy, guest speaker Jon Brandt does a biblical storytelling of the entire book of Philippians.

Thinking the Way Jesus Thought: A Polarized Pattern?? - Mary Anne Isaak

May 17, 2026. On this 7th Sunday of Easter, Mary Anne explores how Philippians 2:1-13 offers a way to respond the increasing polarity of our world.

The Disrupting Magnetism of Resurrection — Aaron Thiessen

On April 26, Aaron explored the extended story of Paul's and Silas' arrest—and jailbreak—in Philippi (Acts 16:16-34). In this account, we see two disruptions of Roman institutions, but only one leads to ongoing transformation. How should we understand this?

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