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Seattle Mennonite Church SermonsSpiritual Practices + Spiritual Formation of ChildrenJesus left a legacy of stories, and as Luke ends and we reread Acts and the Epistles, we remember his disciples spread his teachings and established the church by telling his and their stories over and over. During worship this Eastertide season, we have the gift of hearing members of the congregation reflect on the practices that flow from our congregational covenant. Those 11 practices, along with the covenant, were affirmed by the congregation 10 years ago. We invite you to listen deeply to these reflections, and to engage with what you both read and hear. Are these practices still a g...2025-05-1831 min
Seattle Mennonite Church SermonsAsk, and climb trees.Join Rita Kowats as she explores the stories of Jesus healing the blind man and seeing Zaccheus. What lessons can we learn from (literally) blind faith and a spiritual curiosity that leads to climbing trees?Luke 18.31—19.10Resources:Link to sermon text.BibleWorm podcast: Episode 529 – Loving God and Neighbor, Amy Robertson and Robert Williamson, JrImage: Marvin Meyer on Unsplash2025-04-1615 min
Seattle Mennonite Church SermonsWait, Look, ReceiveThe Holy Spirit is on the move! The prophets Anna and Simeon are channeled by our own resident prophet Rita Kowats, this first Sunday of Christmas. The elders of Jerusalem wait, looking for the Spirit, ready to receive the infant Jesus and to declare the salvation of Israel. We are encouraged by these beloved elders - in scripture and in our midst - to also be God-receivers. Plus, Pastor Amy sings the children's time.Sermon at 16:30Children's Time at 8:00Resources:Hark the herald angels sing, words by Charles Wesley and George Whitfield, music by...2020-12-2846 min
Seattle Mennonite Church SermonsSMC Storytellers - Rita Kowats A story that moves from the quickstep to the tango. I the first minute or so of the recording is missing, with Rita's introduction of that key image of formality to freedom that she uses throughout her story.2018-10-2315 min