This week, I got to preach a word for our Community Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service. It was a reflection on sharing our stories, making room at the table, and not worrying about what the future holds. You can listen here: https://www.youtube.com/live/rvZffKy-UX8?si=5GzLZd0Sd2dJRMiG
SERMON: Who will You Invite to Dinner?
This past Sunday we continued through the gospel of Luke in pursuit of God’s justice, looking at Luke 17: 5-10, and asking who will we invite to dinner? You can watch here:
SERMON: Where is that Rich Man Now?
What does it mean to pursue God’s justice in the world? Can we even agree on what God’s justice is? At Waconia Moravian, we started a sermon series about pursuing God’s justice… and yesterday was week one, with the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16: 19-31). You can watch here:
SERMON: Who Will We Become?
On September 21st, I had the privilege of being installed as the next pastor of Waconia Moravian Church in Waconia, MN. It was a beautiful day, and lots of people participated in helping make the service special. As I step into this position, I challenged the congregation to imagine “Who We Might Become?” together. (Sermon… Read More
SERMON: Welcome, Beloved.
Yesterday, I had the privilege of guest preaching at Meetinghouse Church, Edina, MN. The theme was around their core value of “Welcome, Beloved.” The sermon starts at the 20:00 minute mark.
SERMON: Loving Enemy
In these days of deeply divided times, the command to love our enemy gets harder and harder. I had the opportunity to reflect on this command when I guest preached at Meetinghouse Church two weeks ago. You can listen to the sermon here:
SERMON: Illuminating the Word, Made Flesh
Last Sunday, December 22, 2024, I had the privilege of guest preaching at Meetinghouse Church, with a meditation about John 1: 1-14. You can listen to it here, the message starts at the 27:50 mark:
SERMON: Unexpected Visitors
To kick off Advent, I was invited to guest preach at Meetinghouse Church on December 1, 2024. The sermon starts at the 22:50 mark. You can watch it here:
SERMON: Write It on our Hearts
Last Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, I had the privilege of guest preaching at Meetinghouse Church in Edina, MN. The scripture for the message was Deuteronomy 6: 4-9, often called The Shema. Sermon starts at the 27 min. mark:
SERMON: A Call to Radical Welcome
Yesterday, I had the privilege of guest preaching at Meetinghouse Church, MN. It was a risky, but timely message about welcoming the stranger (Matthew 25). You can listen here:
SERMON: Why We Lack Understanding.
This past Saturday I had the pleasure of doing pulpit supply for the Spirit of Peace UCC church in Minnetonka, MN. The sermon was based on Mark 9:30-37 You can listen here:
SERMON: Our Daily Bread
Last Sunday, May 12, I had the privilege of doing pulpit supply preaching at Meetinghouse Church in Edina, MN. They are in a sermon series about The Lord’s Prayer, and this week I concentrated on the phrase “give us this day our daily bread.” You can listen to the full service (the music was fantastic)… Read More
SERMON: The Conflicts Among Us
November 5, 2023 I had the privilege of preaching the word for Waconia Moravian Church in Waconia, MN. The scripture was 1 King 18: 20-39 about Elijah on Mt. Carmel. The sermon portion starts at 27:20. You can watch it HERE
SERMON: Serve One Another
Galatians 5:13- “You, my siblings, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.” (NIV) Read More
SERMON: What Are You Waiting For?
On Sunday December 26, 2021 I had the privilege of giving the sermon at Colonial Church of Edina (changing its name to Meetinghouse Church in 2022). It was part of a sermon series called “Living into God’s Great Story,” and I reflected on the amazing faith of Simeon and Anna, who serendipitously met the baby… Read More
SERMON: Waiting to Exhale
I had the privilege of preaching at Colonial Church in Edina for Pentecost Sunday yesterday May 23, 2021. The full service is here:
SERMON: The Courage To Be Angry
This past Sunday, March 7th, I had the privilege to be the guest preacher at Shepherd of the Hill Presbyterian Church in Chaska, MN. You can listen to my meditation on Jesus turning the tables in the temple (John 2: 13-25) here: THE COURAGE TO BE ANGRY
SERMON: Leaving Our Nets Behind.
What are we willing to leave behind for the sake of greater discipleship?
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Cathy Mia Kolwey 