the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

The Rev. Emily Boring The sermon explores the questions, What happens when our plans and expectations are upended? Do we carry our own, narrow view of who Jesus is and what justice means? The Rev. Emily Boring explores her personal reaction to a New York Times article about the role of the evangelical church in spreading conservative political views. She reflects on her own privilege and the importance of empathy and humility in approaching political and religious differences. Drawing from Mark’s Gospel, she emphasizes how Jesus subverts human expectations of power and greatness, encouraging believers to challenge their assumptions about God’s plan.