Jesus as a Prophet
In this sermon, Pastor Brooks completed a series on biblical prophets by focusing on Jesus as a prophet. Scripture Reading—Mark 6: 1-16 I have been feeling an added sense of
Continue readingJesus in the 21st Century
Why follow Jesus 2000 years after he lived and died? Pastor Brooks addresses this question in this sermon. Scripture reading—Mark 1: 14-20 Have you ever had a faith question that
Continue readingGandhi and King: A Dialogue Sermon between Arun Gandhi and Pastor Brooks
In celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr’s birthday, Arun Gandhi, the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, joined Pastor Brooks for a dialogue sermon on Mahatma Gandhi and King.
Continue readingThe Prophet Anna in 2015
As part of our series entitled “The Year of the Prophets,” Pam Osborne preached this sermon on the prophet Anna. Sermon Scripture–Luke 2: 22-24; 36-40 When Pastor Brooks asked me
Continue readingArun Gandhi, Grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, to Speak at Church
Arun Gandhi is an internationally renowned nonviolent activist and scholar. On Sunday, January 18th, he will visit First Congregational United Church of Christ in Vancouver as we celebrate Martin Luther
Continue readingThe Christmas Eve Recap!
For those of you who traveled to exotic and tropical locations for your Christmas Eve, here is a brief recap of the night… To celebrate the birth of Jesus, we
Continue readingRescuing Saint Nick
The following is a five part children’s story by Pastor Brooks that began the first Sunday of Advent and continued until Christmas Eve. Part 1 For those in despair this
Continue readingChristmas Lullabies and Dreams: Four Short Reflections
First Reflection More than four thousand years ago, a Babylonian etched the words of a lullaby onto a small clay tablet. The tablet can fit into the palm of one’s
Continue readingNew Photo Book with Prayers by Pastor Brooks
Pastor Brooks just published a new book entitled Gratitude for a Daughter: Fifty Pictures and Fifty Prayers of Thanksgiving. In the introduction, Pastor Brooks writes, “During the process of deciding
Continue readingOur Family Heritage
Listen now to this sermon in which Pastor Brooks continues his series on prophets by focusing on Isaiah. Scripture Reading—Isaiah 55:1 Ho, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and
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