Sermons
Finding the beat with Ronan the sea lion.
A Sermon by Trevor Bechtel on August 24 2025 Some mornings I wake up and the windows have been left open and so I can listen to the dawn chorus, that symphony of bird song that accompanies the rising of the sun. It typically begins a few minutes before sunrise Read more…
Sermons
The Gospel of all Creatures
A reflection by Trevor Bechtel on April 27, 2025 Let me start today by asking you what your favorite scripture passage is. I won’t ask you to share it with the group, but think of one. Did any of you choose the whole bible? This dynamic, between the Bible as Read more…
Sermons
Becoming a Community of Patience
A Reflection by Trevor Bechtel on February 9th 2025 Something that I think about myself, and that other people often tell me they think about me, is that I am a patient person. I like this about myself and I’m glad that it is a part of who I am Read more…
Sermons
Second Sunday after Christmas
A Reflection by Trevor Bechtel on January 5th 2025 Good morning, A phrase many of you have heard me say before is that church is supposed to be boring. There is a wisdom here beyond setting low expectations for my sermons. Pastor Melissa Florer-Bixler the champion of this idea says, Read more…
Sermons
It’s What’s Inside Us
A Reflection by Trevor Bechtel on September 1st 2024 Good morning, I’ve always loved this poem from the Song of Songs. It’s a beautiful image of desire. It was a favorite of a college girlfriend of mine and we worked together to set in an illuminated calligraphy for the wedding Read more…