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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The Bear at Panera
A Reflection by Trevor Bechtel on August 25 2024 One of the blessings of being a part of Shalom for these last fifteen years has been getting to go out for coffee with John Powell occasionally. This typically happens at the Panera on Washtenaw. When we started going for coffee Read more…