Gabrielle McLarty

  In today’s text, Micah 6:8, we are reminded that when we are about the ministry of caring for others and seeking justice in the world, we also need to care for ourselves. Jesus says “come to me all you who are weary and carrying heavy burdens and I will give you rest”. He reminds…

For the fourth Sunday in Lent, Gabrielle preached on Romans 5:1-11, a text (she says in the sermon) which, when she first read it, made her sigh. So we can be grateful for her second look which produced such an affirming (of grace) and hopeful sermon about God’s action in our lives to mend the…

In Romans 12:1-8 Paul reminds the followers of Jesus that they are not be be following the ways of the world but rather are called to share their gifts and follow the ways of Jesus. Are we showing up, sharing our gifts and seeking daily to live in the way Jesus showed us?

Mattthew’s gospel reminds us that Jesus appears by walking on water towards the disciples during a stormy night on the water. What storms do you wade through? How does God meet you in the eye of the storm? Where might you look for God?

In today’s sermon, Gabrielle focuses on the story of the Risen Christ’s appearance to the disciples after they had resumed their “old lives” as fishermen. The story can be found at John 21:1-19. Gabrielle gently guides the congregation through a personal reflection on several aspects of the story. What part of us is longing to…

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…