In this sermon from June 7th, 2026, Rev. Harris begins a summer sermon series on the 10 Commandments. In the sermon he suggests that we refrain from calling them commandments at all but instead call them “requirements” Requirements in the sense that just as living things need certain requirements to thrive so do we need…
In this sermon from May 17th, 2026, Rev. Harris offers a path to ending domination and war. These are lofty goals and he begins by suggesting that we will be disappointed by the solution. The solution he offers is that people follow the Ten Commandments. Then he makes the case that in the Bible, the…
In this sermon from May 10th, 2026, Rev. Harris reflects on the story of Cain and Abel as a story about domination, and by extension hierarchy. Citing Octavia Butler he suggests that unchecked hierarchy is the disease that causes the symptom of war and the other evils of our time. This sermon is an introduction…
The following is a short message by Rev. Harris on May 3rd about where the First Presbyterian congregation is called in the future. This was offered in the context of our annual meeting and celebration of ministry. Rev. Harris shares the key activities and qualities of the church now and where we might be called…