Conversations Beyond the Pew with the Rev Kara Hildebrandt

Audio from the sermon on Sunday, September 26, 2021

Theme: What does Jesus change? Our Identity

John 7:37-8:12

Questions for Reflection

Who do you think Jesus is? Why?

Have you ever missed something important because you were so certain about being right?

Are there things about who you are, your identity that you struggle with regularly?

What does it take for you to decide to change something about yourself?

Who do you want to be in life?

This is audio from the sermon on September 12, 2021

Theme: Habits for Life - the Habits of Jesus: Serving

Luke 5:12-32

Reflection Questions

How does being healed change your perception of others?

How are you willing and able to help others?

How often are you asking questions to be judgmental as opposed to engaging in understanding?

What helps you to choose to help someone else?

How do you determine whether someone is worth your time?

Audio from the sermon on September 5, 2021

Theme: Habits for Life - the Habits of Jesus: Gathering

John 13:1-22

Questions for Reflection

What are the things you are willing to share with others around a table?

Have you ever been challenged by someone doing something nice for you?

How do you draw boundaries with others?

What is most meaningful for you when gathering with other people?

How does gathering with others change you?

Audio from the sermon on August 29, 2021

Theme: Habits for Life the Habits of Jesus: Creating Joy

Luke 8:49-56

Luke 10:17-24

John 15:9-15

John 16:19-22

Luke 24:46-53

Questions for Reflection

What are the actions you do that cultivates joy?

When have you overflowed with joy?

How do you cultivate joy in your life?

How is joy a part of your life even when there are challenges?

How do you share joy with others?

Today we discuss Jin Shin Jyutsu, which is an ancient Japanese practice.

Patty gives us an overview of this ancient practice that has been an important part of her life and day to day living.



Patty is a former Wall Street Trader and a long time practitioner of Jin Shin Jyutsu

Website: http://www.gentlehealing.nyc

Email: patty@gentlehealing.nyc

Audio from the sermon on Sunday, August 22, 2021

Theme: Habits for Life - the Habits of Jesus: Prayer

Luke 3:21-22

Mark 1:32-38

Matthew 19:13-15

Luke 9:18-23, 28-29

Mark 14:32-41

Questions for Reflection

Have you ever been surprised by something during prayer?

How does prayer give you strength?

How often do you take time to pray for others?

How has prayer impacted your identity?

How does prayer change you?