Fairhaven United Methodist Church

Summary Rev. Peg Bowman recently returned from a trip to the UK, where she attended a conference at Oxford and did research on John and Charles Wesley. The conference focused on the decline in church attendance and how to reverse it. Historically, upswings in attendance have coincided with increased Christian artistic endeavors that appeal emotionally. […]

Ralph E. Duckworth, from the nonprofit The Nyadire Connection, discusses their work over the past 15 years in Zimbabwe, focusing on improving medical care by refurbishing clinics and providing essential amenities. The organization, operating entirely on a volunteer basis, has successfully refurbished five clinics, with a sixth underway, and aims to complete their "Moonshot" project by year's end.

Summary This Fairhaven Sermon by Rev. Dylan Parson reflects on the biblical story of Abraham and Isaac from Genesis. The speaker highlights the haunting and dark quality of the story, emphasizing the troubling aspects that often go unnoticed. The sermon raises questions about the moral implications of God asking Abraham to sacrifice his son and […]

Summary In this weeks sermon, Pastor Dylan’s Parson talks about how Jesus didn’t promise peace but challenges. He compares how early Christian groups faced a lot of pushback, while modern churches are usually pretty comfortable and uncontroversial. Dylan notes that many younger folks aren’t finding a good reason to stick around in these unchallenging churches. […]

Summary In her sermon, Rev. Claire Megles shares her personal journey as a seminary graduate, recounting her experiences of undergoing Clinical Pastoral Education to transition from a teacher to a compassionate listener. Her narration encompasses her struggle to establish trust during hospice assessments amid COVID-19 protocols and a moving anecdote about a man named Jerry, […]

Rev. Peg Bowman, in her sermon, underscores the true meaning of faith in Christianity, emphasizing that it is about trusting God's power, wisdom, and timing. Drawing on Biblical stories of Abram and Matthew, she illustrates faith's transformative power and the audacity required in following God's call. Concluding her sermon, she encourages her audience to embody audacity in their faith, promoting inclusivity and spreading Jesus' mercy and healing universally.

Summary In Pastor Peg Bowman’s sermon on Trinity Sunday, she explores the divine mystery of the Trinity and its significance in Christian belief. She suggests that understanding the Trinity is as unique and individual as we are, drawing from sources such as the Bible and nature, and using her personal lens as a musician to […]

Pastor Dylan Parson’s sermon delves into the concept of spiritual gifts. He begins by discussing a spiritual gifts inventory, a tool designed to help individuals identify their unique gifts within the church community. The idea is akin to viewing the church as a puzzle, with each person’s gift being an integral piece. However, Pastor Parson […]

Summary Reverend Peg Bowman draws a parallel between the essence of Mother’s Day, as intended by its founder Anna Jarvis, and Ascension Day, urging her congregation to honor Jesus by living the reality of these days rather than merely marking them as holidays. She discusses the significance of awe and how moments of divine intervention, […]

Mother’s Day Sermon 2023 Summary This Mother’s Day sermon celebrates the invaluable role of mothers in our lives. Mothers are not the idealized, perfect figures we often see on TV, but rather everyday heroes who make countless sacrifices for their children. They come in all shapes, sizes, and genders, and their labor, if quantified, would […]