Christian Nationalism & Dominionism
"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 […]
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Manna and Mercy: A Brief History of God’s Unfolding Promise to Mend the Entire Universe
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 […]
Grief & Being Present to the Process in Hope: Prayers
“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 […]
Grief & Being Present to the Process in Hope: Releasing
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 […]
Grief & Being Present to the Process in Hope: The Blessing of Light
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 […]
SEEKING: HONEST QUESTIONS FOR A DEEPER FAITH
“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 […]
Lenten Organ Series
Make sure to keep an eye out for these dates. Our Lenten Organ Series kicked off on March 2 and will continue throughout the season of Lent. Please join us! […]
Seeking: How do we begin again?
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 […]
“Will You Give Me a Drink?”
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 […]
Saving Jesus
Ever feel like Jesus has been kidnapped by the Christian Right and discarded by the Secular Left? "Saving Jesus" is a DVD-based exploration of a credible Jesus for the 21st […]
Who sinned?
In John 9:1-12, we read about the transformative power of Jesus' love and grace as he healed a man who was born blind. This story reminds us that just as Jesus healed the man in the story, he can also heal us and open our eyes to the truth of his love and grace. Through […]
Can These Bones Live?
In this Fifth Sunday of Lent, we gather to remember and reflect on the powerful vision Ezekial experienced. He was led by God into a valley of dry bones, and there, amidst the lifeless remains, God posed a crucial question to him, “Can these bones live?” As Ezekial prophesied to these bones, God commanded that […]