Forgiveness Without a Ledge

Rev. Nick Cheek Psalm 103: 1-12 and Matthew 18: 21-35 Scientists have spent years studying how forgiveness works, and they’ve uncovered some fascinating insights. Did you know… that animals know how to forgive? Scientists have observed reconciliation after conflict...

Clothed in Christ

Rev. Nick Cheek Galatians 3:26-29 and Colossians 3:5-17 Every Sunday, I wear this. It’s called a Geneva gown. This black robe was once commonly worn in public by those with academic credentials. In the Reformed tradition, it came to symbolize the importance of...

Knock Knock

Rev. Nick Cheek  Knock, Knock”  Luke 11:1-13   Knock, knock. Who’s there? Luke. Luke who? Luke through the peephole and find out. Knock, knock.Who’s there? Noah. Noah who? Noah good place we can find an ark around here? Knock knock. Who’s there? To....

Never Forsaken

Rev. Rebecca M. Heilman-Campbell Mark 5: 21 – 43, Mark 15: 33 – 39 “What about my dog?” This was a question that was asked to me by a patient in the cancer unit during my summer as a chaplain. She was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer and processing what...

Follow Me

Rev. Nick Cheek 1 Samuel 16: 1-13 and Mark 1: 14-20 In our story, we find Jesus in a tiny fishing town called Capernaum (Caper… Nay…Um), located on the north side of the Sea of Galilee. It had a population of just over 1,000.  And this is where Jesus begins his...

With Darkness Comes Light

Matthew 2:13-23 Rev. Rebecca Heilman A week ago, the stockings were hung over fireplaces, lights sparkled through the streets and avenues of Charlotte, red bows were tied to wreathes, and trees stood tall with their ornaments carefully placed. Cookies were baked,...