A podcast of the weekly sermon by Pastor Marie Duquette at King of Kings Lutheran Church in Ann Arbor, Michigan. A congregation committed to the work of justice and mercy and inclusion.
As Pr. Marie Duquette's last service, she talks about Jesus instructing the disciples to go outside the walls, don't build a tent, heal people and be a loving part of the community. Continue to follow her on her blog, Marinawell.com. We will let you know what is in store for the activist/blogger/writer, Marie Duquette.Support the show
Pr. Marie tells us the hard work of her healing in this congregation. It's not an easy story to tell. 38 minSupport the show
There you are cruising along on your way to work, when bam, a pothole catches you unaware slowing you right down and possibly costing you money. It is the same way when we gather for meetings but do not acknowledge the way people in those meetings might be hurting because we have overlooked treating them with the dignity and grace that Jesus routinely modeled and now today requires of those who would follow him. Support the show
Guest Pastor Dana Runestad begins to help this church keep from closing. Will you join us?Support the show
Love is always the winner, but what we go through we can learn from Paul's letters.Support the show
What do Lenny Duncan, St. Paul, and MLK all have in common? White moderates.Support the show
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What is the meaning of our hosannas to the newborn Jesus if we, at the same time, stand silent before the Herods of our day?Transcript:Part of the reason I wrote the Juniper Bog is that frogs get a bad rap in the bible. Frogs are mentioned in the bible a total of 15 times; 14 of those times they are literally, a plague. The 15th occurrence is in the Revelation 16:13 where unclean spirits are described as looking like frogs. And trust me, it's ugly. But during the pandemic, we watched Life in Color on Netflix. Narrated by David Attenborough, it is a documentary about the many ways animals use color in their lives, and frogs were the headlining act. And that got me thinking about how much we miss when we don't look beyond our initial impression of an animal or a person. Take fugitives for example. What's the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word, fugitive? Maybe it's Harrison Ford running from a literal trainwreck or hiding in a St. Patrick's Day parade. But chances are, the word fugitive, all by itself, has a negative connotation. We have laws that forbid concealing people from arrest, concealing an escaped prisoner, fleeing to avoid giving testimony or avoiding prosecution, and they are all detailed in the U.S. Code under the heading: Fugitives from Justice.But according to Webster, a fugitive is merely “running away or intending flight” and the first example given is, “a fugitive slave.” Which gives me pause. If someone is being harshly treated, abused, held against their will, and they escape, and run, ought we label them as a “fugitive?”Today's Gospel is often referred to as the Holy Family's flight to Egypt. Flight. They have fled Bethlehem as recommended by an angel, in a dream, to Joseph. They are fleeing because Herod has issued an edict that all baby boys under the age of two should be killed; his strategy? If Jesus was a baby boy, and all the baby boys were killed, surely Jesus, who threatened Herod, even as an infant, would be killed as well. To protect Jesus, Joseph takes Mary and Jesus and flees to Egypt. They were, by definition, fugitives. We tend to focus on the joyful reaction of angels and shepherds and magi to the birth of Jesus, but the truth is that Jesus birth so frightened grown men in power, that the plot to kill him began while he was still an infant. And this makes sense because when the Good News of Jesus Christ , including his birth, is proclaimed in the world, it brings fear and loathing to those whose lives are focused on the accumulation and maintenance of power. And that brings me to fulfillment. Matthew views Jesus' escape to and return from Egypt as a fulfillment of Hosea 11:1, “Out of Egypt I called my son” (2:15). It also hearkens back to the first exodus, with Israel being identified as God's son. In verse 18 Matthew cites Jeremiah 31:15 to express the horror of Herod's slaughter of the innocents. We dare not imagine the blood-curdling screams and inconsolable sobbing throughout the region as little boys were mercilessly killed. Yet the use of this text signals a glimpse of hope. In Jeremiah's day, as the Israelites were taken into captivity, on leaving Jerusalem they would have passed by Ramah, a town six miles to the north, on the way to Babylon. Rachel, the beloved wife of Jacob and mother of Israel, wept over this national tragedy. If we continue on in Jeremiah 31, however, we will hear God's words of comfort, his new covenant with Israel, and his commitment to his people's salvation. The third citation, “He will be called a Nazorean” (2:23), claims that Joseph's decision to settle his family in Nazareth was also prophetically anticipated. Oddly, these exact words cannot be found in the Hebrew Scriptures. Could this be why Matthew uses “through the prophets” in thSupport the show
Finding mind fields in Christmas tupperware and Jesus turns them to gracious memories of joy and tears.Support the show
Change is forced on us a lot lately. The privileged don't do so well with change. How do you do?Support the show
Holden Evening Prayer 2022 sung and produced at King of Kings Lutheran Church in Ann Arbor, MI. Support the show
Can you see the forest through the stumps? What hidden network can we learn from them that we cannot see?Support the show
We are tired and wanting to move forward. Our guest speaker, Tom McFadden, LLM Candidate, talks of When God When.Support the show
Did someone you love come out as trans, or non-binary, or afab? Are you confused about how you can best support them when the truth is you are learning what these terms mean? Listen to this podcast.Support the show
Clergy meet to discuss their post acute-pandemic problems. They all experience the same. Thinking outside the box is necessary to keep the church alive, isn't it?Support the show
Turbulent waters all the time! What happens in the chaos? How do you cope? Who is sleeping in your boat?Support the show
Beautiful things, hard things, and how faith changes and grows over time. How has the pandemic changed your faith?Support the show
This week Rev. Marie Duquette reads Dr. Rev Wil Gafney's sermon on Strange Fruit, using Marie's own twists. You'll want to hear this as this will surprise you. You'll want to purchase Dr. Rev. Wil Gafney's scholarly translation referring to those marginalized in the bible - WOMEN!Support the show
Pr. Marie Duquette refers to Dr. Rev. Wil Gafney's bible translations. Women in the bible managed some violence better than men. Jesus knew all this but no one in his home town believed in him. What is wrong with us in 2022 that we can't talk about all the 'new normal' issues like mental illness, black culture issues and white supremacy?Support the show
Why and what's in the making of the quilts created by women of our congregation and around the world? Who gets them?Support the show
Pr. Marie Duquette uses bubbles to explain world unity to the children as they gather with her.Support the show
Rev. Marie Duquette tells us how to listen, look, and help people belong. We need to learn how to BE with people and not dismiss them for our agenda.Support the show
Even the Queen of England, God rest her soul, gave 100% of herself to her people. We can do and it isn't easy. Nourishing, engaging, and serving one another, WE CAN DO IT!Support the show
God's love abounds even in this era. The ELCA had a full assembly and 90% of the entire organization voted to rip up it's racial, sexist and sinful constitution and START OVER. Amen! God's grace abounds.Support the show
Jesus knows us by our hearts. Does he? Does Jesus just invite himself to your home? What do the neighbors think? What would you talk about if Jesus showed himself to your house unexpectedly?Support the show
What happens to us when we ignore communication? What if Jesus never spoke up and told us hard truths? What does Jesus expect us to do to be community?Support the show
How are we affected when our yeses and nos are silenced? What if we don't say yes or no? How does that affect others that are counting on it?Support the show
Covenants vs. Contracts. Make it personal and covenants wins! Ask Florence Nightingale.Support the show
John the Baptist was beheaded. Was there a mix up in communication? Do we still misunderstand each other in 2022? You bet!Support the show
In biblical times women were treated as property. It seems things can appear that way now. Women bargained with God - do we still?Support the show
Pr. Marie Duquette explains how this KING Jesus is so different from so many others. Support the show
What does a seed go through to grow?? What does it need and what makes it stronger than other seeds? Pr. Elizabeth Friedman, from the University of Michigan, is our guest pastor.Support the show
Allie brings new light to our strengths and weaknesses and what we are missing by not venturing out beyond our comfort zone.Find the full video version on http://www.YouTube/c/BeYeLiftedSupport the show
How many times does Jesus fix people? A LOT! But first, He listens to their needs. A lot of us challenged physically, mentally, or spiritually, don't want to be fixed. We want others to listen first. God provides out basic needs through gifts. God also provides our needs through people, but people need to listen first. That is not easy! Mostly we just want to fix and move on. We need to stop and listen first. Sometimes listening is all they need.Support the show
Did the pigs get a say before receiving Legion? Mental illness is a huge bell curve and we would do better to understand how Jesus wants us to approach them in the bell curve.To support this ministry: TEXT amount of support to 833-950-1405Or send your contribution to King of Kings Lutheran Church, 2685 Packard Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104Support the show
We all celebrate our graduates, but especially Jesus. Jesus says, "I am with you always, even to end......" The House family knows that as well as anybody. Hear Abbey House's story.Support the show
How to reckon with the Word of God when it's interpreted as exclusive and yet it says to include all.Support the show
No? Yes! You can do more! How do we do more during a pandemic with gun violence and an un-manicured lawn?Support the show
Forces of nature ushering in courage. The event that changed the world and the violence that started for the church. Can't keep a Christian down. Spirit won't let us stay complacent.Support the show
Reflecting on a seldom read story from Luke, we ponder how circumstance influences our reactions to others and how we can rebuild relationships.Support our ministry:Send a text message to 833-950-1405 with the amount you would like to contribute. Thank you for your support!Other ways to engage:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVWQGHpO3YV4aOKXH6ZK6QwPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/456382Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiftedYeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyelifted/Website: https://kingofkingslutheran.org/?page=HomeSupport the show
In this time of disconnectedness and bad behavior, we receive God's commandments and their call to build relationship in community.Support our ministry:Send a text message to 833-950-1405 with the amount you would like to contribute. Thank you for your support!Other ways to engage:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVWQGHpO3YV4aOKXH6ZK6QwPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/456382Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiftedYeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyelifted/Website: https://kingofkingslutheran.org/?page=HomeSupport the show (https://kingofkingslutheran.org/?page=Stewardship)
Rev. Dr. Carmelo Santos, Director for Theological Diversity & Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement for the ELCA, offers an Earth Day sermon that speaks to the contradictions and challenges of our times. Consider how our holy communities sustain us and witness to truth.Support our ministry:Send a text message to 833-950-1405 with the amount you would like to contribute. Thank you for your support!Other ways to engage:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVWQGHpO3YV4aOKXH6ZK6QwPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/456382Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiftedYeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyelifted/Website: https://kingofkingslutheran.org/?page=HomeSupport the show (https://kingofkingslutheran.org/?page=Stewardship)
What are some reasons that we look for the living among the dead? Starting from the gospel according to Mark, we look at stories of life and death in our time.Support our ministry:Send a text message to 833-950-1405 with the amount you would like to contribute. Thank you for your support!Other ways to engage:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVWQGHpO3YV4aOKXH6ZK6QwPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/456382Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiftedYeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyelifted/Website: https://kingofkingslutheran.org/?page=HomeSupport the show (https://kingofkingslutheran.org/?page=Stewardship)
Listen to the story of Jesus' suffering and death as told in the Gospel according to Mark and look for intersections in our lives.Support our ministry:Send a text message to 833-950-1405 with the amount you would like to contribute. Thank you for your support!Other ways to engage:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVWQGHpO3YV4aOKXH6ZK6QwPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/456382Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiftedYeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyelifted/Website: https://kingofkingslutheran.org/?page=HomeSupport the show (https://kingofkingslutheran.org/?page=Stewardship)
Jesus in the Gospel of Luke offers a parable for the church - an image of messy, contradictory interactions. How are these words a call for us to embrace the reality of this body of believers?Support our ministry:Send a text message to 833-950-1405 with the amount you would like to contribute. Thank you for your support!Other ways to engage:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVWQGHpO3YV4aOKXH6ZK6QwPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/456382Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiftedYeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyelifted/Website: https://kingofkingslutheran.org/?page=HomeSupport the show (https://kingofkingslutheran.org/?page=Stewardship)
The Gospel of John proclaims God's radical love for the world. Who do you hold in your heart today?Support our ministry:Send a text message to 833-950-1405 with the amount you would like to contribute. Thank you for your support!Other ways to engage:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVWQGHpO3YV4aOKXH6ZK6QwPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/456382Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiftedYeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyelifted/Website: https://kingofkingslutheran.org/?page=HomeSupport the show (https://kingofkingslutheran.org/?page=Stewardship)
The 8th chapter of Paul's letter to the Romans encourages the Church to persist in the face of grief and suffering. What does being cut off from one another teach us about feelings of abandonment?Support our ministry:Send a text message to 833-950-1405 with the amount you would like to contribute. Thank you for your support!Other ways to engage:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVWQGHpO3YV4aOKXH6ZK6QwPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/456382Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiftedYeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyelifted/Website: https://kingofkingslutheran.org/?page=HomeSupport the show (https://kingofkingslutheran.org/?page=Stewardship)
What does compassion in the face of anger look like?Support our ministry:Send a text message to 833-950-1405 with the amount you would like to contribute. Thank you for your support!Other ways to engage:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVWQGHpO3YV4aOKXH6ZK6QwPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/456382Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiftedYeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyelifted/Website: https://kingofkingslutheran.org/?page=HomeSupport the show (https://kingofkingslutheran.org/?page=Stewardship)
We are challenged by the ending of Mark' s Gospel to lean into the difficulties of loss and meet our calling to unite with others.Support our ministry:Send a text message to 833-950-1405 with the amount you would like to contribute. Thank you for your support!Other ways to engage:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVWQGHpO3YV4aOKXH6ZK6QwPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/456382Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiftedYeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyelifted/Website: https://kingofkingslutheran.org/?page=HomeSupport the show (https://kingofkingslutheran.org/?page=Stewardship)
Listen to timeless words of comfort and reflect on the response to suffering required of us.Support our ministry:Send a text message to 833-950-1405 with the amount you would like to contribute. Thank you for your support!Other ways to engage:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVWQGHpO3YV4aOKXH6ZK6QwPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/456382Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiftedYeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyelifted/Website: https://kingofkingslutheran.org/?page=HomeSupport the show (https://kingofkingslutheran.org/?page=Stewardship)
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