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…
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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…
Sermons
God Speaks People Fluently
A Reflection by Trevor Bechtel on May 19 2024 Good morning, I’d like to begin today with a prayer for our brother John Powell, who fell ill yesterday. “God, at Pentecost you sent your spirit to unify your church. Today we ask you send your spirit to bring healing to Read more…
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Palm Sunday
A Sermon by Trevor Bechtel on March 24 2024 Good morning, We are in one of those dense periods of religious observance. We have arrived at the beginning of holy week, traditionally regarded as the most important week in the Christian religion. I wish you all a Blessed Palm Sunday. Read more…
Sermons
After the Banquet
A Sermon by Trevor Bechtel on November 26 2023 Good morning The nice thing about preaching about food on Thanksgiving weekend is that your sermon doesn’t need an introduction. You are all probably thinking about food already. And if you weren’t thinking about food on your way into church this Read more…