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AXIOS
“…lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called…” (Ephesians 4:1). In the book of Ephesians, the Greek word used by the author for worthy is…
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Summer Concert Series: The Great American Songbook and All That Jazz
The Great American Songbook and All That Jazz with Terry Lower (piano) and Dr. Barry Ross (violin) Pianist Terry Lower has been a fixture on the Michigan jazz scene for…
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Youth Tribe
Teens are invited to join our active youth ministries at FUMC! Everyone has a voice as we learn together and take time to play, too. For more information and details…
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The Fragrance of Christ
On this Coffeehouse Sunday we hope to bring in the aroma of herbs from our gardens, patio boxes or even from the wild. We invite you to bring offerings of…
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Summer Concert Series: Hazeltree
Hazeltree: Traditional acoustic songs and tunes from Ireland, Scotland, England and America Hazeltree is ensemble of close harmonies, guitar, mountain dulcimer, mandolin, flute, and drum. In Irish tree lore, the…
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Live as Children of Light
“But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for everything that becomes visible is light.” -Ephesians 5: 13-14a We are called to live as children of the light and we…
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Love and Hard Things
Truth, Righteousness, Peace, Faith, Salvation, Spirit. All these words are packed into these final verses of the book of Ephesians. These are among the most pious and abstract words in…
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Begin Where God Begins
John Wesley said once that “Religion if it is not to be the pious form of worldliness, if it is instead to be the response to the action of God, must begin where God begins, among the poor, the despised, the oppressed, and the marginalized.” The key words in his teaching are begin where God…
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When John Wesley Lost His Mind
Faith without works is dead. One of the most often quoted bible verses from one of the shortest books in the New Testament. It becomes a mantra of sorts from churches that like to get things done. And there’s nothing wrong with getting things done. Jesus calls us to do justice and so we do.…
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Habits of Hospitality: Offering Peace
“If anyone is there who shares in your peace, your peace will rest on that person.” ~Luke 10: 6a Jesus sends more than seventy out on a mission of peace. He says, “Whatever house you enter, first say, “Peace to this house!” They are to offer peace, receive peace and reassure all that “The Kingdom…
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Habits of Hospitality: Welcoming All the People
“For the people of those regions report about us what kind of welcome we had among you.” -1 Thessalonians 1:9a The scriptures this day invite us to connect, and they point us toward true community where none is better than another, none are excluded from the presence and love of the risen Christ. Not sure…
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Habits of Hospitality: Sharing Our Authentic Selves
“…Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.” -1 Thessalonians 2:8(b) During the last week of July the FUMC Kalamazoo Youth Tribe, along with a great number of adults, came together for a week of service around the community…
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