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Just Housing – Rev. Nancy Reid-McKee

This recording opens with a reading of “Yes, I Want To Live In A Welfare State” by Paul Stephan Dodenhoff. Then a sermon by Rev. Nancy Reid-McKee: There is growing awareness of a housing shortage. There are increasing number of people without a home, and people unable to afford what housing is coming available. Is there a way we can use the resources we have as a congregation to address this?

What Does Democracy Look Like? Rev. Nancy Reid-McKee

One of the core values of our faith is democracy, and the right for us to have a say in how we are governed and led. But how well is the traditional democratic process working? And are there other ways for us to participate in decision making. We will explore this further. A sermon from Rev. Nancy Reid-McKee

A Case for Reconciliation – Rev. Nancy Reid McKee

Northlake’s Integrated Justice Team has completed the recommendations of ways we can make sure we live into our values. Part of this involved exploring the need for reconciliation and reparation. We will focus on the case for reparation, and what that might look like. – Sermon by Rev. Nancy Reid-McKee

Water Communion and Backpack Blessing

This recording includes elements from our In-Gathering service for fall of 2022 – the beginning of our church year. The recording begins with a chalice lighting. Then Margaret Rogers, our Director of Lifespan Religious Education, leads a community ritual, blessing the backpacks of our school children and all the other ways we all carry things out into the world. Then Rev. Nancy Reid-McKee leads the water communion ceremony, where Northlakers share the gifts they bring to our community this year. We end with a reading titled I Say It Touches Us By Marni Harmony (adapted) and the Benediction. The sermon for this day, “River Rafting Lesson: Lean In” is on a separate recording.

We Who Believe in Freedom Cannot Rest

Opening Words from Rev. Gretchen Haley. Sermon by Rev. Nancy Reid-McKee: The recently leaked draft opinion from the Supreme Court has startled and angered many who have worked for body rights and freedom. Today we will explore our religious response to reproductive justice and how we affirm each holy body.

Repairing the Damage – Rev. Nancy Reid-McKee

Our country was founded and financed through the forced labor of enslaved people. This has been perpetuated by policies and enforcement practices that still exist, causing damage that seems insurmountable. How do we begin to repair the damage done to the country and to the souls of our people? Can we even imagine reparation? The sermon by Rev. Nancy Reid-McKee is followed by a reading from “Time For The Work” by Rev. Theresa Soto.