We ended July with the beginning of the annual Summer Blockbuster Sermon Series, considering religious themes in popular movies. This year the focus is on classic movies across the decades, starting with the Golden Age of Hollywood -- 1939 and The Wizard of Oz.
There is an oddly similar story in the Bible, without the Scarecrow, Tin Man, or Cowardly Lion, of a person seeking wisdom from a mysterious, perhaps magical, person. Toward the end of his reign, King Saul journeyed into the wilderness to consult the Witch of Endor -- specifically, to have her contact the spirit of the dead prophet, Samuel. This story, and the classic movie, raise the timeless question, "Where is wisdom to be found?" Who should we listen to? Who should we not listen to?
If you missed the sermon, if you'd like to listen to it again, or if you'd like to share it with others, you can find an audio recording here.
You can also listen to the related Communion meditation.
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