Gabrielle McLarty

In this sermon, Gabrielle first names that we are much more comfortable with giving than receiving. But touching on Exodus 16:13-21 and Wisdom 7:26-8:1, she begins to open up the possibility of receiving as well. St. Augustine said, “God is always trying to give good things to us, but our hands are too full to…

This morning, Gabrielle shared the story of Creation (as found in the first chapter of Genesis) with the children assisting. The story of the seven days of creation was accompanied by 6 children (and Rev. Cari) holding large paper circles with depictions of what was created on each day. Listen for the response of God…

Gabrielle explores the Trinity by considering the ways we define and approach God in our daily lives.

Gabrielle focussed on the story found in John’s resurrection narrative, when the Risen Christ appears to the disciples in a locked room, and Thomas is not present. Later, he wants “proof” in order to believe, which gives him the name “Doubting Thomas.” Listen for Gabrielle’s perspective on this account of our great mystery.

As you listen to Gabrielle tell the story of the first Easter (according to the Gospel of Mark) imagine three young women acting out what she describes, their body language, the looks on their faces. That’s what the congregation experienced this morning in worship. And after you have listened to this short storytelling moment, take…

Reflecting on some of the parables in Matthew, Gabrielle raises the question of what might we do as individuals and/or the community of faith to bring us closer to living in God’s Kindom.

  Minister of Children & Youth, Gabrielle McLarty, preaching today on the call of Jeremiah (1:4-10). It’s no surprise that Gabrielle would be drawn to a text in which God says to the prophet, “Do not say ‘I am only a youth’, for you shall go to all to whom I send you…”