The Other Parade

What kind of king arrives not with power, but with humility? Not on a warhorse, but on a borrowed colt?In this Palm Sunday reflection, Rev. Emily McGinley invites us to notice the contrast between the parades we expect and the one Jesus actually leads. Drawing from Zechariah’s vision of a peaceful ruler and Luke’s account of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, this sermon explores a kingdom that refuses domination and instead speaks peace to the nations.As crowds shout and cloaks cover the road, we’re reminded that this is no ordinary procession—it’s a quiet disruption of empire, a declaration that hope does not come through force, but through love, justice, and courage.And if we’re paying attention, we might hear it still—the echo of voices, even stones, crying out for a different way.Scripture: Zechariah 9:9–12a; Luke 19:28–40