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We are pleased to offer you the chance to browse through our previously recorded worship services, dating back through several years. If you want to hear a sermon again, or catch up on a service you missed, or just get a sense for how we worship, this is the place.

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19th Sunday after Pentecost                                                            October 4, 2026

10/4/2026

 
Readings:  Isaiah 5:1-7 / Psalm 80:7-15 / Matthew 21:33-46
Introduction: In today’s gospel reading, Jesus tells a vineyard parable, which serves as an image of Israel, the prophets’ mission, and Christ’s death. For Christians, the vineyard also speaks of God’s love poured out in the blood of Christ, given to us for the forgiveness of sin. Grafted onto Christ the vine at baptism, we are nourished with wine and bread so that we may share Christ’s sufferings and know the power of his resurrection.

Sermon: The Rev. Benjamin DeShazo-Couchot, Care Line Director, San Francisco Night Ministry



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18th Sunday after Pentecost                                                     September 27, 2026

9/27/2026

 
Readings:   Psalm 25:1-9 / Philippians 2:1-13 / Matthew 21:23-32
Introduction: Jesus’ parable about two sons who don’t do what they say reveals surprises in the reign of God. In the reading from Ezekiel the people claim the ways of the Lord are unfair, while God offers repentance and new life. Paul urges us to look to Christ as a model of humility, putting the interests of others above our own. Nourished by the broken bread and shared cup, we offer our lives for the sake of our needy world.
Sermon:  Pastor Debbie McAllister

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17th Sunday after Pentecost                                                     September 20, 2026

9/20/2026

 
Readings: Jonah 3:10-4:11 / Psalm 145:1-8 / Matthew 20:1-16

Introduction: Matthew narrates one of Jesus’ controversial parables in which Jesus says that the reign of God is like that of a landowner who pays his workers the same wage no matter what time of day they began to work. When God changes God’s mind about punishing Nineveh for their evil ways, Jonah is angry. Yet God is gracious and merciful, abounding in steadfast love. In baptism we receive the grace of God that is freely given to all. As Martin Luther wrote, in the presence of God’s mercy we are all beggars.
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Sermon:  Pastor Debbie McAllister

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16th Sunday after Pentecost                                                     September 13, 2026

9/13/2026

 
Readings:  Genesis 50:15-21 / Psalm 103:[1-7]8-13 / Matthew 18:21-35
Introduction: In today’s second reading Paul questions why we judge one another, since we all stand before the judgment of God. Yet we do sin against one another, and Jesus’ challenge that we forgive seventy-seven times reveals God’s boundless mercy. When we hear the words of forgiveness in worship and sign ourselves with the cross, we are renewed in baptism to be signs of reconciliation in the world.

Sermon: Pastor Kathryn Gulbranson



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15th Sunday after Pentecost                                                       September 6, 2026

9/6/2026

 
Readings:  Psalm 119:33-40 / Romans 13:8-14 / Matthew 18:15-20
Introduction: Conflict is a part of relationships and life in community. Jesus’ words in today's gospel are often used in situations having to do with church discipline. The prophet Ezekiel tells of warning the wicked to turn from their ways, and Paul reminds us that love is the fulfilling of the law. We gather in the name of Christ, assured that he is present among us with gifts of peace and reconciliation.

Sermon: Pastor Kathryn Gulbranson
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13th Sunday after Pentecost                                                            August 23, 2026

8/23/2026

 
Readings:  Isaiah 51:1-6 / Psalm 138 / Romans 12:1-8 / Matthew 16:13-20
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Introduction: In Isaiah the people are advised to look to their spiritual ancestors as the rock from which they were hewn. Jesus declares that the church will be built on the rock of Peter’s bold confession of faith. God’s word of reconciliation and God’s mercy are keys to the church’s mission. Paul urges us to not be conformed to this world but to offer our bodies as a living sacrifice, using our individual gifts to build up the body of Christ. From the table we go forth to offer our spiritual worship through word and deed.​

Sermon: Pastor Kathryn Gulbranson
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Mary, Mother of Our Lord                                                                August 16, 2026

8/16/2026

 
Readings: Isaiah 61:7-11 / Psalm 34:1-9 / Galatians 4:4-7 / Luke 1:46-55
Introduction: Mary’s role is not limited to giving birth to Jesus and mothering him in his childhood. In John’s gospel, she is among the women standing near the cross; in Acts, she is among the disciples awaiting the gift of the Spirit. Through all that happened she continued to see how God was at work through her son, keeping the ancient promises to her ancestors, brushing aside the rich and powerful, and focusing on those as poor and powerless as Mary herself.

Sermon: Pastor Kathryn Gulbranson
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11th Sunday after Pentecost                                                              August 9, 2026

8/9/2026

 
Readings:  1 Kings 19:9-18 / Psalm 85:8-13 / Romans 10:5-15 / Matthew 14:22-33
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Introduction: Elijah finds the presence of God not in earthquake, wind, or fire, but in the sound of sheer silence. When the disciples face a great storm on the sea, they cry out with fear. Jesus says: “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.” Amid the storms of life, we gather to seek the calm presence of Christ that soothes our fears. In comforting words of scripture and in the refreshing bread and cup of the eucharist, God grants us peace and sends us forth to be a sign of God’s presence to others.

Sermon: Pastor Kathryn Gulbranson
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10th Sunday after Pentecost                                                              August 2, 2026

8/2/2026

 
Readings:  Isaiah 55:1-5 / Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21 / Romans 9:1-5 / Matthew 14:13-21
Introduction: In today’s first reading God invites all who are hungry or thirsty to receive food and drink without cost. Jesus feeds the hungry multitude and reveals the abundance of God. At the eucharistic table we remember all who are hungry or poor in our world today. As we share the bread of life, we are sent forth to give ourselves away as bread for the hungry.
Sermon: Pastor Kathryn Gulbranson
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9th Sunday after Pentecost                                                                  July 26, 2026

7/26/2026

 
Readings:  1 Kings 3:5-12 / Psalm 119:129-136 / Romans 8:26-39 / Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52

Introduction: As Solomon prays for wisdom, we seek to more deeply know the treasures of faith. In today’s gospel Jesus offers everyday images that reveal to us the reign of God: a tree that becomes a sheltering home, yeast that penetrates and expands, a treasured pearl, a net that gains a great catch. Even as we seek the riches of God’s reign, the great surprise is that God’s grace finds us first!

​Sermon: Pastor Kathryn Gulbranson



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