This third Sunday of lent Jesus crosses cultural, religious, and societal boundaries by leading his disciples through Samaria. In the heat of midday, he seeks out connection with a Samaritan woman drawing water from the well. His command to her is also a question and an invitation to a new way of life: Will you […]
This Second Sunday of Lent, two texts will guide our worship. The first featuring Abram and Sarai in Genesis Chapter 12. At the end of Genesis 11, all things pointed to death for this couple, and then in chapter 12 all things point towards life. In chapter 11 they were without direction. At the beginning […]
“Who Will You Listen To?” Are you distracted? What are the messages that fill your days? Do you listen to the demands of “do more” and “be more?” The season of Lent calls us to slow our pace, make space for silence and reflection, and have ears and hearts to listen to the still, small […]
Join us this Sunday in worship. We celebrate the transfiguration of Jesus as we ascend the mountain with Peter, James, and John to witness Jesus the Christ revealed in dazzling glory. The disciples may have other mountain treks on their minds, as mountaintop experiences are marked with significance, change, and greater understandings of the one […]
light candles? How can we be open to the spirit moving through us as we move through darkness? How do we find space for rest? Anointing? Grief can come with being overwhelmed by life’s demands. During the pandemic the lines between “home space” and “workspace” were blurred and remain so. When the world opened […]
“While he lived on earth, anticipating death, Jesus cried out in pain and wept in sorrow as he offered up priestly prayers to God.“ ~Hebrews 5: 7 Join us this Sunday in worship We are beginning to move forward after the intensities of pandemic living. Yet, we may experience lingering grief. Grief is more easily […]
Join us this Sunday in worship This is Laity Sunday, and our worship will be based on Paul’s first letter to Corinthians (1: 10-18) In his first letter to the Corinthians, Paul emphasizes the importance of unity and harmony within the community of believers. He writes in chapter 1, verse 10, "I appeal to you, […]
“Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and curing every disease and every sickness among the people.” ~Matthew 4: 23 Jesus is on the move. He has emerged from the wilderness, and he begins his ministry with an undeniable energy. His movement is invitational, and he […]
End Gun Violence Conference January 18th 2023 No matter what your political views are, there is no denying there is a huge problem with gun safety in our country. The End Gun Violence Conference aims to explain why and how these things happen. The aim of the conference was to create awareness […]
We are excited to announce an 8-week Bible study with Pastor Matt Weiler, beginning on Sunday, January 15th, after worship. During this study, we will walk through the Narrative Arc of Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation, learning to read and interpret scripture in ways that reveal God's intentions of love and life for all of […]
Join us this Sunday! On this Second Sunday after the Epiphany we continue in a line of Gospel readings through which we either discover, or are encouraged to seek out Jesus, the one who has come as a light for the world. This week our text picks up following Jesus’s Baptism, with John the Baptist […]
"Christian Nationalism" and "Dominionism" in discussions about the intersection of religion and politics in our current society. But what exactly do these terms refer to, and how do they impact our daily lives? If you're looking to gain a deeper understanding of these movements, then you'll be interested in a new Academy Class that's being […]
