Epworth United Methodist Church: Recent Episodes
Rev. Kristin Stoneking
Our mission is to to live out God’s love for all. We strengthen our faith as we worship, study, develop a creative, supportive community, and serve others. Together, we encourage each other in our call and our many ministries. We strive to transform the world as we put love and faith in action, reaching out to others – locally and globally. We work together for life and justice for all people. We affirm our United Methodist heritage, seek to understand and celebrate our many differences as well as the ties that connect us, and we strive to be a fully inclusive church.
; Scripture: Romans 8:12-25; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Guest music: Aeri Lee; Worship Leaders: Clark Kellogg, Cathryn Bruno, Susan Jardin; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz, David Cardenas; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
; Scripture: Isaiah 58:12; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Mikko Jokela, Michele Arreola-Burl, Susan Jardin; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz, David Cardenas; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
; Scripture: Psalm 145:8-14; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Caroline Lee, Judy Kriege, Pat Lerrigo, Susan Jardin; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz, David Cardenas; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
; Scripture: John 9:1-12; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Katherine Whitney, Susan Jardin; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz, David Cardenas; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Sunday, June 21 - Fourth Sunday After Pentecost; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz, David Cardenas; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Judy Kriege, Dianne Rush Woods, Susan Jardin, Anjuli Arreola Burl; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz, David Cardenas; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Sunday, May 31 - Pentecost; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz, David Cardenas; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Sunday, May 17 - Ascension Sunday; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz, David Cardenas; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Sunday, May 3 - Fifth Sunday of Easter; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Worship Leaders: Scott Jespersen and Dylan Damonte; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz, David Cardenas; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Sunday, April 26 - Fourth Sunday of Easter; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: Hearts Overflowing; Scripture: John 10:10, Acts 2: 42-47; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Susan Jardin, Katherine Whitney, Danica Elliott; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz, David Cardenas; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Sunday, April 19 - Third Sunday of Easter; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: Hearts on Fire; Scripture: Luke 24:13-35; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Susan Jardin, Randall Miller, Clark Kellogg, John Riske, Michael Martin; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz, David Cardenas; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Sunday, April 12 - Second Sunday of Easter; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: Peace in Our Hearts; Scripture: John 20: 19-22; Music director: Scott Jespersen;Worship Leaders: Cathryn Bruno, Emilie Bergmann, Judy Kriege, Dianne Rush Woods, Susan Jardin, and Charles Lynch; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz, David Cardenas; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Sunday, April 5 - Easter Sunday: Resurrection Day; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: The Good News is Alive in the World; Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Carlos Altamirano, Susan Jardin; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz, David Cardenas; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Sunday, March 29 - Palm Sunday: The good news is…inspiring us to act; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Matthew 26:6–13, Matthew 26:14–16, Matthew 26:17–25, Matthew 26:26–32, Matthew: 26:36–41, Matthew 26:42–46; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Dianne Rush Woods, Judy Kriege, Dylan Damonte, Alice Templeton, John Riske, Melani Gantes, Cathryn Bruno, Margot Hansen, Susan Jardin; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz, David Cardenas; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Sunday, March 15 - Fifth Sunday of Lent; The good news is…;Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon;Music director: Scott Jespersen;Worship Leaders: LeRoy Howard, Susan Jardin;Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz, David Cardenas;Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
care for the vulnerable; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Scripture: Matt 19:13-15; Deut. 24: 17-22; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Pat Lerrigo, Susan Jardin; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz, David Cardenas; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Sunday, March 8- Third Sunday of Lent; The good news is…together, the impossible is possible; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: Believe; Scripture: Mark 6:32-44; Ephesians 3: 20-21; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Dana Buntrock, Susan Jardin;Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz, David Cardenas;Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
neighbor; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: Fierce Love; Scripture: Luke 7:36-50; Matthew 25:35-40; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Blythe Riske, Susan Jardin; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz, David Cardenas; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Sunday, February 22 - First Sunday of Lent; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Preacher: Rev. David Ourisman; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz, David Cardenas; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Sunday, February 15 - Black History Month; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Preacher: Kim Hraca; Message: Faithful Acts of Reparation: How Did We Get Here?; Scripture: Leviticus 5: 14-16 and Luke 19: 1-10; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Caroline Lee, Susan Jardin; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz, David Cardenas; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Sunday, February 8 - Black History Month; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Preacher: Carlos Altamirano; Message: Seen, Named, and Remembered; Scripture: 2 Samuel 9: 1 - 7; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Jacqueline Divenyi, Judy Kriege; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz, David Cardenas; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Sunday, February 1 - Freedom Day; Black History Month; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Preacher: Dianne Rush Woods; Message: What Carries Us; Scripture: Micah 6:1-8; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Caroline Lee, Merrie Bunt, Judy Kriege; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz, David Cardenas; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Sunday, January 25; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: Hold Up the Light; Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Judy Cayot, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz, David Cardenas; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Sunday, January 18 - Human Relations Sunday, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: Be Our Strength; Scripture: Isaiah 49: 4-7; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Charles Lynch, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Anjuli Areola-Burl;Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz, David Cardenas; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Delight; Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Katherine Whitney, Susan Jardin, Alice Templeton; Audio engineer: Katelyn Burmester; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Sunday, January 4 - Epiphany Sunday; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: One Star at a Time; Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Clark Kellogg, Susan Jardin; Audio engineer: Katelyn Burmester; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Sunday, December 28 - Christmas Sunday; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: Christmas Carols Under the Stars; Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Susan Jardin, Tina Fidler; Audio engineer: Katelyn Burmester; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Sunday, December 21 - Fourth Sunday of Advent, Lighting of the Love Candle; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: Rest in Love; Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Susan Jardin, Clark Kellogg, Margot Hanson;Audio engineer: Katelyn Burmester;Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Sunday, December 14 - Third Sunday of Advent, Lighting of the Joy Candle;Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon;Music director: Scott Jespersen;Audio engineer: Katelyn Burmester;Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Sunday, December 7 - Second Sunday of Advent, Lighting of the Peace Candle; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: Constellations of Hope series; Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Kairos Choir, Alina McVey, Clark Kellogg, Linda Rutkowski; Audio engineer: Katelyn Burmester; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
; Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Judy Kriege, Cathryn Bruno, Ron Parker, LeRoy Howard, Dana Buntrock, Susan Jardin, Melanie Green, Caroline Lee; Audio engineer: Katelyn Burmester; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
; Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5: 14-18 First Nations Version; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Judy Cayot, Susan Jardin, Melanie Green, Clark Kellogg; Audio engineer: Katelyn Burmester; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
; Scripture: Matthew 5: 14-16; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Dinesh Mallipudi, Susan Jardin, Mikko Jokela; Audio engineer: Katelyn Burmester; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
; Scripture: 1 John 3:17-19; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Willa Seldon, Alina McVey, Greta Fillingim, Clark Kellogg; Audio engineer: Katelyn Burmester; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
God Has Not Forgotten You”; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Easter Hill UMC, Rev. Dale Weatherspoon, Mikko Jokela; Audio engineer: Katelyn Burmester; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
; Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Sally Nasman, Paul Nasman, Judy Kriege, Susan Jardin, Merrie Bunt, Kim Hraca, Melanie Green; Audio engineer: Katelyn Burmester; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
; Scripture: Proverbs 1:5; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Wendy Wiegmann, Susan Jardin, Staff-Parish Relations Committee, Clark Kellogg; Audio engineer: Katelyn Burmester; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
; Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1,4-7; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Jaqueline Devenyi, Judy Kriege, Linda Rutowski, Susan Jardin, Wendy Wiegmann, Kathe Jordan; Audio engineer: Katelyn Burmester; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
; Scripture: Ephesians 2:13–19; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Dianne Rush Woods, Mikko Jokela, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege; Audio engineer: Katelyn Burmester; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Sunday, September 28; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: Hope for Creation; Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-13; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Glenn Eagleson, Susan Jardin, Carla Klaus, Clark Kellogg, Charles Lynch; Audio engineer: Katelyn Burmester; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Sunday, September 21; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: Interdependence; Scripture: Romans 12:4-5; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Katherine Whitney, Susan Jardin, Greta Fillingim, Clark Kellogg; Audio engineer: Katelyn Burmester; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Sunday, September 14; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: Reciprocity; Scripture: Luke 12: 13-21; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Alice Templeton, Susan Jardin, Becky Wheat; Audio engineer: Katelyn Burmester; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Sunday, September 7; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: Presence; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Cathryn Bruno, Judy Kriege, Pat Bruce Lerrigo, Susan Jardin, Claire Hindzelman, Mikko Jokela, Caroline Lee; Audio engineer: Katelyn Burmester; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Sunday, August 31;Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon;Message: Prayers for Peace;Music director: Scott Jespersen;Audio engineer: Katelyn Burmester;Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Sunday, August 24; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: Community Sharing; Scripture: Galatians 6:2-5; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Tom McClure, Cathryn Bruno, LeRoy Howard, Susan Jardin; Audio engineer: Katelyn Burmester; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Sunday, August 17; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: "Rest"; Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Dirk & Carol Damonte, Casie Walker, John Murphy, Susan Jardin, Clark Kellogg; Audio engineer: Katelyn Burmester; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Sunday, August 10; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: "Re-Integrate"; Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-19; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Cathryn Bruno, Susan Jardin, Clark Kellogg; Audio engineer: Katelyn Burmester; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Sunday, August 3; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: "Yes, Lord, Yes"; Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Cathy Travlos, Susan Jardin, Clark Kellogg, Judy Kriege; Audio engineer: Katelyn Burmester; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Sunday, July 27;Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon;Music director: Scott Jespersen;Audio engineer: Katelyn Burmester;Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Sunday, July 20; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: "Hover"; Scripture: Luke 4:1-13; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Alina McVey, Susan Jardin, Clark Kellogg; Audio engineer: Katelyn Burmester; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Sunday, July 13; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: "Dream"; Scripture: Luke 4:13-21; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Eda Naranjo, Susan Jardin, Clark Kellogg, Charles Lynch; Audio engineer: Katelyn Burmester; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Sunday, July 6; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: "How Goes It With Your Soul?"; Scripture: 3 John 2; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Sally Nasman, Susan Jardin, Clark Kellogg; Audio engineer: Katelyn Burmester; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Sunday June 29; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Preacher: Carlos Altamirano; Message: "What If God Was One of Us"; Scripture: I John 4: 7 - 19; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Judy Kriege, Tom McClure, Wendy Wiegmann, Melanie Green, Pat Bruce Lerrigo, Susan Jardin; Livestream producer: Joaquin Munoz; Audio engineer: Katelyn Burmester; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Sunday June 22; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Preacher: Carlos Altamirano; Message: "The Methodism that Love requires"; Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Caroline Lee, Melani Gantes, Margot Hanson, Michelle Arreola-Burl, Judy Kriege, Sally Nasman, Mikko Jokela, Susan Jardin, Becky Wheat, Jacqueline Devinyi; Livestream producer: Joaquin Munoz; Audio engineer: Katelyn Burmester; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Trinity Sunday; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: "Mindful of Us"; Scripture: Psalm 8; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Don Arreola-Burl, Susan Jardin, Clark Kellogg, Pat Anderson; Livestream producer: Joaquin Munoz; Audio engineer: Katelyn Burmester; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Pentecost Sunday; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: "Under the Influence"; Scripture: Acts 2:1-21; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Susan Jardin, Melanie Green, Michele Areola-Burl, Maria Gallo, Greg Downs, Diane Downs; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Seventh Sunday of Easter; Ascension of the Lord; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Preacher: Kate Snipes; Scripture: John 17:20-26; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Paul Nasman, Susan Jardin, Danica Elliott, Margot Hanson, Melani Gantes; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Sixth Sunday of Easter; Memorial Day; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: "Remembering the Teaching"; Scripture: John 14:23-29; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Chris Klein, Susan Jardin, Clark Kellogg, Connie Adachi; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Fifth Sunday of Easter; Youth Sunday; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Preachers: Epworth Graduates: Alina, Gabby, Alexander, Abby, Gus; Message: Graduates Speaking; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: August Riske, Gabby Downs, Susan Jardin, Jordan Jerrels, Albany HS Choir, Becky Wheat, Juliet Sisk-Hilton, Laura Heid; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Fourth Sunday of Easter; Mother's Day; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: "Arise!"; Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-5; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Caroline Lee, Cathryn Bruno, Merrie Bunt, Susan Jardin, Katherine Whitney, Judy Kriege; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Third Sunday of Easter; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Preacher: Rev. Jeff Kunkel; Message: "The Realm of God is Dangerous..."; Scripture: Acts 9:1-9; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Liza Klein, Randall Miller, Becky Wheat; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Second Sunday of Easter; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: "Tired, but Inspired"; Scripture: Psalm 118:14-29; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Caroline Lee, Clark Kellogg; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Easter Sunday; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: "What Had Happened Was"; Scripture: Luke 24:1-12; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Susan Jardin, Clark Kellogg, Charles Lynch, Pat Bruce-Lerrigo, Ian Carey, Greg Downs; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Palm Sunday; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon;Message: "The Story Continues"; Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Matthew 26:6–13, Matthew 26:14–16, Matthew 26:17–25, Matthew 26:26–32, Matthew: 26:36–41, Matthew 26:42–46, Matthew 26:47–56; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Jacqueline Divenyi, Wendy Wiegmann, Pat Bruce-Lerrigo, Randall Miller, Judy Kriege, Alice Templeton; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Fifth Sunday of Lent; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: "Love!"; Scripture: John 12:1-8; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Willa Seldon, Mikko Jokela, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Fourth Sunday of Lent;Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon;Preacher: Carlos AltamiranoMusic director: Scott Jespersen;Livestream producer: Frances Portis;Audio engineer: Paul Nasman;Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Third Sunday of Lent; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Brit Toven-Lindsey, Susan Jardin, Cathryn Bruno; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Second Sunday of Lent; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: "Lament"; Scripture: Luke 13: 31-35; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Oscar McClure, Alice Templeton, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Dianne Rush Woods, Maria Gallo, Melani Gantes, Dinesh Mallipudi; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Transfiguration Sunday; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: "Take Heart!"; Scripture: Exodus 34:29-35 and Luke 9:28-36; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Margot Hanson, Susan Jardin, Mikko Jokela, Pat Anderson, Charles Lynch; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: First Sunday of Lent; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: "Into the Wild"; Preacher: Rev. Odette Lockwood-Stewart; Scripture: Luke 4:1-13; Music director: Scott Jespersen;Worship Leaders: Tenesha Jerrels, Susan Jardin, Greg Downs, Clark Kellogg, Chris Poston, Katherine Whitney, Judy Kriege; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon;Message: "The Third Way"; Scripture: Luke 6:27-38; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Mikko Jokela, Melani Gantes, Becky Wheat, Charles Lynch
Worship: Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Remembering Jerry; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Scripture: Luke 6:20-26; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Diane Downs, Susan Jardin, Melanie Green, Maria Gallo, Charles Lynch; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: “Use the Faith”; Scripture: Luke 5:1-11; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Cathryn Bruno, Alice Templeton, Susan Jardin; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Second Sunday after Epiphany, MLK Sunday; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: “Deciding to Stick with Love”; Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1-13; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Judy Cayot, Susan Jardin, Anjuli Arreola-Burl; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: First Sunday after Epiphany, Baptism of the Lord Sunday; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: “Re-membering the Body”; Scripture: Luke 3:15-17, 21-22; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Linda Rutowski, Susan Jardin, Melanie Green, Judy Kriege, Alice Templeton; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Epiphany Sunday; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: “Come and Worship”; Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6, Matthew 2:1-12; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Michele, Jonah and Anjuli Arreola-Burl; Susan Jardin, Mikko Jokela, Melani Gantes, Pat Bruce-Lerrigo; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time, First Sunday of Black History Month; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: “My, my, my”;Scripture: Psalm 71:1-6;Music director: Scott Jespersen;Worship Leaders: Jeff Bruno, Susan Jardin, Caroline Lee, Pat Anderson;Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Third Sunday of Ordinary Time;Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon;Message: “Recognition and gratitude for your leadership”;Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11;Music director: Scott Jespersen;Worship Leaders: Merrie Bunt, Laura Heid, Mikko Jokela;Audio engineer: Paul Nasman;Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Kwanzaa Sunday; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Preacher: Dr. Dianne Rush Woods; Message: “We Are All Kwanzaa People”; Scripture: Luke 2: 41-51; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Judy Kriege, Jordan Jerrels, Erin Adachi Kriege, Becky Wheat, Susan Jardin; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Fourth Sunday of Advent; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: “Bethlehem: A Place of Humility”; Scripture: Luke 2: 1-14; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Susan Jardin, Melanie Green, Margot Hanson, Pat Bruce-Lerrigo, Dre Berendsen; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Third Sunday of Advent; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: “Nazareth: A Place of Simplicity”; Scripture: Romans 15: 12-13; Luke 1: 26-38; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: The Starkey Family, Mikko Jokela, Judy Kriege, Caroline Lee, Katherine Whitney, Margot Hanson; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Second Sunday of Advent;Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon;Message: “Jerusalem: A Place of Waiting”;Scripture: Romans 12: 9-18, Luke 1: 5-17;Music director: Scott Jespersen;Worship Leaders: Sally Nasman, Susan Jardin, Maria Gallo, Judy Kreige, Pat Bruce Lerrigo;Audio engineer: Paul Nasman;Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: First Sunday of Advent; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: “Rome: A Place of Longing”;Scripture: Romans 8: 18-25, Luke 2: 1-3; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Melanie Green, Judy Kriege, Dianne Rush-Woods, Willa Seldon, Susan Jardin; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Christ the King Sunday, Commitment Sunday;Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon;Message: “Count on it”;Scripture: John 10:1-10;Music director: Scott Jespersen;Worship Leaders: Susan Jardin, Cathy Travlos, Wendy Wiegmann;Audio engineer: Paul Nasman;Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Pentecost; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: “Oh, to be able to see clearly.”; Preacher: Rev. Barry Cammer; Scripture: Luke 18:35 – 43; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Susan Jardin, Cathy Travlos, Clark Kellogg, Caroline Lee, Becky Wheat; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: "Table of Tears"; Preacher: Rev. Donna Fado Ivery; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Iral Toven, Wendy Weigman, Clark Kellogg, Pat Bruce Lerrigo; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost; All Saints' Day Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: "Precious Memories"; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Susan Jardin, Melanie Green, Judy Kriege; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: "Living Together on Uncommon Ground: Respect"; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12: 1-26; Worship Leaders: Cathryn Bruno, Cathy Travlos, Kim Hraca, Susan Jardin, Jeff Bruno, Wendy Wiegmann, Maria Gallo, Andy Schoenewetter; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost;Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon;Message: "Sierra Service Project";Music director: Scott Jespersen;Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6;Worship Leaders: Gabby Downs, August Riske, Xavier Applen-Aycock, Oscar McClure, Lucie Fidler, Lucian Murphy, Audun Toven-Lindsey, Julia Lee, Laura Heid, Cathryn Bruno, Judy Kriege, Dianne Rush Woods, Carlos Altamirano, Kathryn Whitney;Audio engineer: Paul Nasman;Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: "The Polarization Within: Compassion"; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Scripture: Isaiah 11: 6-9; Worship Leaders: Cathy Travlos, Cathryn Bruno, Liza Klein, Susan Jardin, Kim Hraca, Merrie Bunt, Wendy Wiegmann, Mikko Jokela, Melanie Green; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost, World Communion Sunday; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: "Blue and Red Make Purple: Kindness"; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Scripture: 6: 31-36; Worship Leaders: Sally Nasman, Susan Jardin, Clark Kellogg, Pat Bruce-Lerrigo; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: "Something Out of Nothing"; Preacher: Rev. Dr. Mark S. Bollwinkel; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Scripture: Luke 22:7-13; Worship Leaders: Caroline Lee, Jacqueline Divenyi, Julie Munro, Susan Jardin, Melanie Green, Becky Wheat, Sarah Schroeder; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: "Uncommon Wisdom"; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Scripture: Esther 7: 1-3; Worship Leaders: Caroline Lee, Melanie Green, Katherine Whitney, Cathy Travlos, Susan Willm; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: "Holding Onto Wisdom"; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Scripture: Proverbs 1: 20-33;Worship Leaders: Susan Jardin, Mikko Jokela, Pat Bruce-Lerrigo, Judy Kriege; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost;Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon;Music director: Scott Jespersen;Livestream producer: Frances Portis;Audio engineer: Paul Nasman;Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: "Uncommon Wisdom"; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Scripture: Song of Solomon 2:8-13; Worship Leaders: Beverly Dance, Susan Jardin, Clark Kellogg, Carrie Portis;Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Preacher: Carlos Altamirano; Message: "When words fail, Music speaks!"; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7; Worship Leaders: Susan Willim, Clark Kellogg, Pat Anderson; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Preacher: Rev. Dr. Hubert Ivery; Special Music: Epworth Bell Choir; Message: "Wisdom, the Wise Ways of Love, and Prophetic Action"; Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-6; Psalm 111:10; Ephesians 5:15-20; Worship Leaders: Emilie Bermann, Cathryn Bruno, Carol Gallegos, Pat Lerrigo, Judy Kreige, Clark Kellogg, Susan Jardin, Melani Gantes, Danica Elliott; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Preacher: Rev. Carol Estes; Message: Joy and Pain; Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8; Worship Leaders: Bishop Kristin Stoneking, Dre Berendsen, Judy Kriege, Melanie Green, Susan Jardin, Dirk Damonte, Carol Damonte, Casie Walker, Kristina Sinks; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Eleventh Sunday Sunday after Pentecost; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Preacher & Musical Guest: Benjamin Mertz; Message: The Courage to Be Better; Scripture: 2 Samuel; Worship Leaders: Judy Kriege, Clark Kellogg, Maria Gallo; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Tenth Sunday after Pentecost; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: So, How Are the Children?; Scripture: Mark 6:35-44; Worship Leaders: Judy Kriege, Caroline Lee, Carol Baumbauer, Doug Smith, Melanie Green; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Ninth Sunday after Pentecost; Pastor: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: "Come apart, Coming apart or Both/And"; Music Director: Scott Jesperson; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Last Sunday, thirty gathered in Fellowship Hall to educate ourselves and engage in holy conversations about the California Reparations task force final report.
Worship: Eighth Sunday after Pentecost;Pastor: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon;Music Director: Scott Jesperson;Livestream producer: Frances Portis;Audio engineer: Paul Nasman;Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Seventh Sunday after Pentecost;Pastor: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon;Music Director: Scott Jesperson;Livestream producer: Frances Portis;Audio engineer: Paul Nasman;Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Sixth Sunday after Pentecost; Pastor: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Music Director: Scott Jesperson; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Fifth Sunday after Pentecost; Pastor: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Preacher: Randall Miller; Music Director: Scott Jesperson; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Fourth Sunday after Pentecost; Pastor: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Interim Music Director: Scott Jesperson; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Third Sunday after Pentecost; Pastor: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Preacher: Michael Martin; Message: We SHALL Overcome; Interim Music Director: Scott Jesperson; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: First Sunday of Ordinary Time; Pastor: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: IYKYK; Interim Music Director: Scott Jesperson; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: First Sunday of Ordinary Time; Pastor: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon;Livestream producer: Frances Portis;Audio engineer: Paul Nasman;Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Seventh Sunday of Easter; Youth & Graduation; Preacher: Graduating High School Seniors; Special Music: Albany High School Choir; Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11; Pastor: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Interim Director of Music: Scott Jespersen; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Sixth Sunday of Easter; Preacher: Mikko Jokela; Message: LOVE; Scripture: John 15: 9-17; Pastor: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Interim Director of Music: Scott Jespersen; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Fourth Sunday of Easter; Climate Justice; Pastor: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: How We Relate to Trees; Scripture: 1 John 3: 16-24; Interim Director of Music: Scott Jespersen; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Fourth Sunday of Easter; Earth Day; Pastor: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon;Scripture: 1 John 3: 1-7; Interim Director of Music: Scott Jespersen; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Third Sunday of Easter; Pastor: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Guest Preacher: Rev. Linda Dew-Hiersoux; Scripture: Mark 1: 9-15; Interim Director of Music: Scott Jespersen; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Second Sunday of Easter; Preacher: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Scripture: 1 John 1:1-2:2; Interim Director of Music: Scott Jespersen;Livestream producer: Frances Portis;Audio engineer: Paul Nasman;Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Easter Sunday;Preacher: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon;Interim Director of Music: Scott Jespersen;Livestream producer: Frances Portis;Audio engineer: Paul Nasman;Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Palm Sunday; Preacher: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Interim Director of Music: Scott Jespersen;Livestream producer: Frances Portis;Audio engineer: Paul Nasman;Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Fifth Sunday of Lent; Preacher: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Scripture: John 12:20-33 (First Nations Version)Interim Director of Music: Scott Jespersen; Livestream producer: Frances Portis;Audio engineer: Paul Nasman;Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Fourth Sunday of Lent;Preacher: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon;Livestream producer: Frances Portis;Audio engineer: Paul Nasman;Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Third Sunday of Lent; Preacher: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Scripture: John 2: 13-22; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: In Memory of Rev. Jerry Asheim; Preacher: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: "Remembering Jerry"; Scripture: Mark 8: 31-38; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Third Sunday of Black History Month; Preacher: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: "Building Bridges"; Scripture: Mark 9; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Second Sunday of Black History Month; Preacher: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Scripture: Mark 9; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: First Sunday of Black History Month; Guest Preacher: Rev. Jeff Kunkel; Message: "Martin Luther King Jr.'s Jesus"; Scripture: Matthew 27: 16-20; Luke 6: 27-36; Worship Leaders: Connie Adachi, Ethan Toven-Lindsey, Scott Jespersen; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany; Pastor: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: "Life is Fragile: Handle with Prayer"; Scripture: Psalm 139: 1-18; Worship Leaders: Judy Kriege, Ethan Toven-Lindsey, Pat Bruce Lerrigo, Mary Cavagnaro, Beverly Dance, Scott Jespersen; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Second Sunday after the Epiphany;Pastor: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon;Message: "Handle with Care for one another";Scripture: Psalm 147: 1-11;Worship Leaders: Judy Kriege, Dianne Rush Woods, Brit Toven-Lindsey, Pat Bruce-Lerrigo, Maria Gallo, Scott Jespersen;Livestream producer: Frances Portis;Audio engineer: Paul Nasman;Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Second Sunday after the Epiphany;Pastor: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon;Message: "Fragile: Handle with Care";Scripture: Psalm 62: 5-12;Worship Leaders: Judy Kriege, Dianne Rush Woods, Margot Hanson; Livestream producer: Frances Portis;Audio engineer: Paul Nasman;Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Epiphany Sunday; Pastor: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: Epiphany; Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12; Worship Leaders: Judy Kriege, LeRoy Howard; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Fourth Sunday of Advent; Pastor: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: The Advent Door: A Home for God; Scripture: 2 Samuel 7: 8-9a, Luke 1: 26-31; Worship Leaders: Judy Kriege, Dianne Rush Woods, Gantes Family, Carol Baumbaur, Wendy Wiegman, Kim Hraca, Becky Wheat & Beverly Dance; Acolytes: Melinda Howard & Charlotte Corey; Usher: Becky Wheat; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Third Sunday of Advent; Pastor: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: The Advent Door: Being Present with Joy; Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3a, Psalm 126: 1-3, Luke 1: 46-49; Worship Leaders: Judy Kriege, Pat Bruce-Lerrigo, Cathryn Bruno, The Rush Woods/Jerrels Family, Merrie Bunt, Connie Adachi & Brit Toven-Lindsey; Acolyte: Maya Favini & Greta Toven-Lindsey; Ushers: Connie Adachi; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Second Sunday of Advent; Pastor: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: The Advent Door: Preparing the Way; Scripture: Isaiah 40:1, Peter 3: 13-14a, Mark 1: 2-3; Worship Leaders: Fillingim family, Katherine Whitney & Jordan Jerrels; Acolytes: Melinda Howard & Elsa Aycock; Ushers: Katherine Whitney & Glenn Eagleson; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: First Sunday of Advent; Pastor: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: The Advent Door: Where Advent Begins; Scripture: Psalm 80 1-3; Worship Leaders: Starkey Family, Connie Adachi, Meilin Jokela; Advent Candle Lighters: William & Thomas Starkey; Ushers: Jerry & Greta Fillingim; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Tom McClure; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost; Commitment Sunday; Pastor: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: Abundant Life: Commitment; Scripture: John 10: 1-10; Worship Leaders: Jamuel Starkey, Charles Lynch, Katherine Whitney; Usher: Glenn Eagleson; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost; Black Wealth Builders Fund; Pastor: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: Abundant Life: Making Things Right; Preacher: Rev. Barry Cammer; Scripture: Leviticus 5:14-19, Luke 19:1-10; Worship Leaders: Steven Coambs, Pat Bruce-Lerrigo, Chris Poston; Acolyte: Elsa Aycock, Delia Schultz; Usher: Becky Wheat; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Ofrendas; All Saints' Day; Pastor: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon;Message: Abundant Life: More and Better;Scripture: John 10: 1-10; Worship Leaders: Jonah Arreola-Burl , Judy Kriege, Travis Pratt, Alice Templeton & Maria Gallo; Acolytes: Audun Toven-Lindsey & Ty Elliott; Usher: Connie Adachi; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Wesleyan Music Sunday; Twenty-Second Sunday After Pentecost;Pastor: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon;Message: Finding Wonder, Love, and Praise;Preacher: Dirk Damonte;Scripture: Psalm 98;Worship Leaders: Dirk Damonte, Sally Nasman, Connie Adachi, & Michael Martin; Acolytes:William & Thomas Starkey; Ushers: Connie Adachi & Katherine Whitney; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Youth-Led Sunday; Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost;Pastor: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon
Worship: Laity Sunday; Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost; Pastor: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: Abundant Life and Joy in the morning!; Preacher: Carlos Altamirano, pastoral intern; Scripture: Luke 15: 1 - 7: Psalm 23: 1 - 6; Worship Leaders: Melanie Green, Cathryn Bruno, Wendy Wiegman, Becky Wheat, Kim Hraca, Mikko Jokela, Judy Kriege; Acolyte: Margrethe Toven-Lindsey & Maya Favini; Ushers: Becky Wheat; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost; Pastor: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: Abundant Life: Community;Scripture: John 10:1-12; Worship Leaders: Katie Johnson, Linda Rutkowski, WendyWiegmann, Katherine Whitney, Charles Lynch; Acolyte: Melinda Howard & Elsa Applen; Ushers: Greg Downs & Connie Adachi; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost; World Communion Sunday; Pastor: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Preacher: Jack Jezreel; Message: Coming Home: Come to the Table of Joy; Scripture: Philippians 2: 1-13 and Matthew 21: 23-32; Worship Leaders: Pastor Dale Weatherspoon, Jack Jezreel, Julie Ford, Melanie Green, & Chris Poston; Acolytes: Audun Toven-Lindsey and Ty Elliott; Ushers: Glenn Eagleson, Laura Heid, Becky Wheat & Katherine Whitney; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost; Pastor: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: Coming Home: The Table of Grace; Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30 and Matthew 20:1-16; Worship Leaders: Judy Kriege, Linda Rutkowski, Cathy Travlos, Sally Nasman, Eda Naranjo, Gregg Richardson, Katie Johnson, Maria Gallo, Travis Pratt; Ushers: Connie Adachi; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost;Pastor: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon;Message: Coming Home: The Table of Peace;Scripture: Romans 14: 1-12 and Matthew 18: 21-35; Worship Leaders: Judy Kriege, Pat Bruce Lerrigo, Caroline Lee, Beverly Dance, Pat Anderson, Travis Pratt, Alice Templeton; Acolyte: Charlotte Ober & Melinda Rutkowski; Livestream producer: Zachary McVey; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost; Pastor: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: Coming Home:The Table of Hospitality; Scripture: Romans 12: 9-21 and Matthew 16: 24-25; Worship Leaders: Judy Kriege, Judy Cayot, Randall Miller, Glenn Eagleson & Connie Adachi; Acolytes: Thomas and William Starkey; Acolyte Coordinator: Iral Toven; Ushers: Connie Adachi; Livestream producer: Zachary McVey; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost; Pastor: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: But Not My Soul; Scripture: Exodus 1:8-2:10; Worship Leaders: Albert Sammons Jr., Judy Kriege, Margot Hanson, Alice Templeton, Dianne Rush Woods, Melanie Green; Acolyte: Elsa Aycock; Ushers: Jeff Bruno; Livestream producer: Zachary McVey; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost; Back to School Sunday; Pastor: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: A Journey of Forgiveness; Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15 & Psalm 133; Worship Leaders: Pat Lerrigo, Alice Templeton, Maria Gallo, Chris Poston; Acolyte:Melinda Rutowski; Ushers: Becky Wheat; Livestream producer: Zachary McVey; Audio engineer: Tom McClure; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost; Pastor: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: For Sale; Scripture: Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28; Worship Leaders: Carole Klokkevold, Jordan Jerrels, Connie Adachi, Judy Kriege & Alice Templeton; Ushers: Connie Adachi; Livestream producer: Zachary McVey; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Ninth Sunday After Pentecost; Preacher: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: "Depends on Where You’re Sitting"; Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52; Worship Leaders: Diane Downs, Dana Buntrock, Maria Gallo, Chris Poston; Acolytes: William & Thomas Starkey; Ushers: Jeff Bruno; Livestream producer: Carlos Altamirano; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Eighth Sunday After Pentecost; Pastor: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: "Finding Meaning"; Scripture: Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24; Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43; Worship Leaders: Susan Willm, Connie Adachi, Caroline Lee & Jacqueline Divenyi; Acolyte: Lucia Castaneda Fillingim; Livestream producer: Carlos Altamirano; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Seventh Sunday After Pentecost; Pastor: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: "The Goodness of God"; Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23; Worship Leaders: Mary Cavagnaro, Pat Bruce-Lerrigo, Niel Williford; Acolyte: Melinda Howard; Livestream producer: Carlos Altamirano; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Sixth Sunday After Pentecost; Message: "This is My Story"; Pastor: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Scripture: Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30; Worship Leaders: Mikko Jokela, Willa Seldon, Katherine Whitney & Chris Poston; Acolyte: Liev and Julianna Wiegmann; Livestream producer: Carlos Altamirano; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: First Sunday & New Pastor; Pastor: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: "Hi, My name is..."; Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42; Worship Leaders: Melani Gantes, Mikko Jokela, Clark Kellogg, Becky Wheat, Stephanie Sisk-Hilton, Randall Miller, Glenn Eagleson, Charles Lynch, Maria Gallo, Albert Sammons, Jr., Dianne Rush Woods; Acolyte: William & Thomas Starkey; Livestream producer: Zachary McVey; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Fourth Sunday After Pentecost; Message: “Confessions of a Reluctant Evangelist”; Guest Minister: Caroline Lee; Scripture: Romans 1:8-16; Worship Leaders: Michael Martin, Gregg Richardson, Shan McSpadden, Albert Sammons, Jr.; Livestream producer: Zachary McVey; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Juneteenth; Guest Preacher Message: Dianne Rush Woods; Scripture: Galatians 3:28 & Luke 4: 14-20; Worship Leaders: Melani Gantes, Judy Kriege, Katie Johnson, Greg Downs, Charles Lynch, Pat Bruce-Lerrigo, Albert Sammons Jr.; Acolyte:Lucia Castaneda Fillingim; Ushers: Connie Adachi; Livestream producer: Zachary McVey; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Second Sunday After Pentecost & Graduation; Pastor: Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking; Message: Kristin’s last day; Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13; Worship Leaders: Katherine Whitney, Melanie Green, Paloma Campi, Michele Arreola-Burl, Stephanie Sisk-Hilton; Acolyte: William and Thomas Starkey; Ushers: Glenn Eagleson; Livestream producer: Zachary McVey; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Trinity Sunday;Message: The Great Commission;Minister: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20; Worship Leaders: Anjuli Arreola-Burl, Jordan Jerrels, Becky Wheat, Judy Kriege, Carlos Altamirano, Catherine Bruno; Acolyte:Lucia Fillingim; Ushers: Becky Wheat & Greg Downs; Livestream producer: Zachary McVey; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Presence;Pastor: Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Acts 2:1-21; Worship Leaders: LeRoy Howard, Dana Buntrock, Pat Anderson, Danica Elliot, Jacqueline Divenyi, Mirta Routh, Caroline Lee, Sally Nasman, Iral Toven, Scarlet McClure; Acolyte:Thomas and William Starkey; Ushers: Glenn Eagleson; Livestream producer: Zachary McVey; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Seventh Sunday of Easter;Message: Ascension and At-one-ment;Pastor: Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Acts 1:6-14; Worship Leaders: Carlos Altamirano, Maria Gallo, Judy Kriege; Acolytes: Greta Toven-Lindsey & Audun Toven-Lindsey; Ushers: Greta & Jerry Fillingim; Livestream producer: Zachary McVey; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Fourth Sunday of Easter; Message: In This Together: A Message in Song; Scripture: Acts 2:42-47; Worship Leaders: Michael Martin, Chris Poston, Judy Kriege, Margo Hanson & Katherine Whitney; Acolyte: Ronan Gantes & Soren Handahleson; Ushers: Connie Adachi & Greg Downs; Livestream producer: Zachary McVey; Audio engineer: Zachary McVey; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Earth Day, Native American Sunday, Third Sunday of Easter; Guest Preacher: Carlos Altamirano; Message: Repent! (Recycle, Reuse, Reduce); Scripture: Acts 2:4, 36-41; Worship Leaders: Mikko Jokela, Judy Kriege, Iral Toven, Ethan Toven-Lindsey, Shan McSpadden, Alina McVey, Danica Elliott, Cathryn Bruno; Acolytes: Margrethe and Audun Toven-Lindsey; Ushers: Greta & Jerry Fillingim; Livestream producer: Zachary McVey; Audio engineer: Zachary McVey; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Second Sunday of Easter; Preacher: Rev. Kim Montenegro; Scripture: Luke 24:13-35; Worship Leaders: Jacqueline Divenyi, Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking, Judy Kriege, Danica Elliott, Aaron Elliott, Pat Bruce-Lerrigo; Acolyte:Ty Elliott and Margrethe Toven-Lindsey; Ushers: Becky Wheat; Livestream producer: Zachary McVey; Audio engineer: Zachary McVey; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Easter Sunday; Message: Witnesses to the Witnesses; Pastor: Kristin Stoneking; Worship Leaders: Caroline Lee, Susan Willm, Charles Lynch, Melanie Green; Scripture: Luke 24:1-12; Acolyte: William and Thomas Starkey; Livestream producer: Zachary McVey; Audio engineer: Zachary McVey; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Palm Sunday; Pastor: Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking; Worship Leaders: Charles Lynch, Jamuel Starkey, Connie Adachi, Linda Rutkowski, Dianne Woods, Randall Miller, Jordan Jerrels, Alice Templeton, Cathryn Bruno, Becky Wheat, Judy Kriege, Melani Gantes; Acolyte: Margot Hanson & Soren Handahleson; Livestream producer: Zachary McVey; Audio engineer: Zachary McVey; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Fifth Sunday of Lent;Message: Leap of Faith: Betrayal; Scripture: Romans 8:6-11; Pastor: Rev. Dr. Israel Alvaran; Worship Leaders: Mikko Jokela, Carol Baumbauer, Judy Kriege, Caroline Lee, Cathryn Bruno, Maria Gallo, Travis Pratt; Acolyte: Idra Elliott; Livestream producer: Zachary McVey; Audio engineer: Zachary McVey; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Leap of Faith: Fear of Commitment; Guest Preacher: Janet Everhart; Scripture: John 9:1-41; Worship Leaders: Mikko Jokela, Clark Kellogg, Judy Kriege, Alexander Naar, Patricia Anderson, Paul Nasman, Travis Pratt; Acolyte:Greta and Audun Toven-Lindsey; Livestream producer: Zachary McVey; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Third Sunday of Lent; Worship Message: "Leap of Faith: Confusion"; Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: John 4:5-27; Worship Leaders: Judy Kriege, Melani Gantes, Dianne Rush Woods, Pat Bruce-Lerrigo, Katherine Whitney, Erin Adachi-Kriege, Cathryn BrunoAcolytes: Margot Hanson & Soren Handahlson; Ushers: Connie Adachi; Audio Engineer: Paul Nasman; Livestream Producer: Zachary McVey; Podcast Producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Second Sunday of Lent; Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9; Message: Leap of Faith: Exultation; Worship Leaders: Judy Kriege, Cathryn Bruno, Melani Gantes, Sally and Paul Nasman, Laura Heid; Acolytes: Thomas and William Starkey; Ushers: Glenn Eagleson; Audio Engineer: Paul Nasman; Livestream Producer: Zachary McVey; Podcast Producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11; Message: Leap of Faith: Skepticism; Worship Leaders: Judy Kriege, Cathryn, Meilin Jokela, Pat Bruce-Lerrigo; Acolytes: Ty Elliott; Audio Engineer: Paul Nasman; Livestream Producer: Zachary McVey; Podcast Producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: “The Prodigal Son” by James Weldon Johnson; Worship Leaders: Randall Miller, Clark Kellogg, Michael Martin, Charles Lynch, Judy Cayot, Dianne Rush Woods, Jordan Woods, Becky Wheat; Livestream producer: Zachary McVey; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Second Sunday of Black History Month; Preacher: Michael Martin; Scripture: Psalm 23; Message: A Renaissance of Pride and Good Feeling; Worship Leaders: Michael Martin, Charles Lynch, Albert Sammons Jr., Dianne Rush Wood, Linda Rutkowski, Maria Gallo; Audio Engineer: Paul Nasman; Livestream Producer: Zachary McVey; Podcast Producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: First Sunday of Black History Month; Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-9; Message: Setting a New Table; Worship Leaders: Caroline Lee, Judy Kriege, Patricia Anderson; Audio Engineer: Paul Nasman; Livestream Producer: Zachary McVey; Podcast Producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: After Epiphany; Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16; Message: "Habits of the Path"; Worship Leaders: Willa Seldon, Stephanie Sisk-Hilton, Cathryn Bruno, Melanie Green, Judy Kriege; Audio Engineer: Paul Nasman; Livestream Producer: Zachary McVey; Podcast Producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Lunar New Year; Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-4; Message: "The Enlightened Way"; Worship Leaders: Emile Serper, Arkadi Serper, Laura Serper, Cassie Chen, Kairos, Becky Wheat, Dana Buntrock, Connie Adachi; Acolytes: Audun and Greta Lindsey; Livestream producer: Zachary McVey; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-7; Message: "Peace Is the Way"; Worship Leaders: Charles Lynch, Gregg Richardson, Michele Arreola-Burl, Pat Bruce-Lerrigo, Caroline Lee; Audio Engineer: Paul Nasman; Livestream Producer: Zachary McVey; Podcast Producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Epiphany Sunday; New Series: "Listening for God, Finding the Way"; Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12; Message: "Another Road"; Worship Leaders: Charles Lynch, Margot Hanson, Carol Baumbauer, Maria Gallo, Judy Kriege, Katie Johnson; Audio Engineer: Paul Nasman; Livestream Producer: Zachary McVey; Podcast Producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: New Year's Day & Kwanzaa; Preacher: Rev. David Ourisman; Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23; Message: "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?"; Worship Leaders: Rev. Kristin Stoneking, Dianne Rush Woods, Judy Kriege, Tenesha Jerrels, Jordan Jerrels, Katherine WhitneyMinister of Music: Rev. Jerry Asheim; Acolytes: August Riske & Liev Wiegmann; Audio Engineer: Paul Nasman; Livestream Producer: Merrie Bunt; Podcast Producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Joy is Like the Rain; Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Worship Leaders: Judy Kriege, Caroline Lee, Jacqueline Divenyi, Melani Gantes, Linda Rutkowski, Pat Anerson, Irma Parker, Applen-Aycock Family; Minister of Music: Rev. Jerry Asheim; Acolytes: August Riske, Liev Wiegmann; Livestream producer: Zachary McVey; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Third Sunday of Advent; Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Matthew 24:36-42; Message: "The Joy of Hope"; Worship Leaders: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Margot Hanson, Caroline Lee, Judy Kriege, Randall Miller, Susan Jardin, Melanie Green, Sophia & Gabby Downs, Lee-McVey Family; Minister of Music: Rev. Jerry Asheim; Acolytes: Lucia Castenada, Ruby Reeder; organized by Iral Toven; Livestream producer: Paul Nasman, Zachary McVey; Audio engineer: Zachary McVey; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: Joy of Faith; Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Isaiah 11:1:10; Worship Leaders: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Cathryn Bruno, Pat Bruce-Lerrigo, Judy Kriege, Melani Gantes, Favini Family, Jordan Jerrels, Meilin Jokela, Susan Jardin, Maria Gallo, Dianne Rush Woods; Communion Stewards: Melanie Green, Dre Berendsen; Acolytes: Elsa Aycock; organized by Iral Toven; Livestream producer: Zachary McVey; Audio engineer: Gabby Downs, Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship: First Sunday of Advent; Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Matthew 24:36-42; Message: "The Joy of Hope"; Worship Leaders: Jacqueline Divenyi, Pat Bruce Lerrigo, Cathryn Bruno, Melani Gantes, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Travis Pratt, Alice Templeton, Toven-Lindsey Family, Becky Wheat; Minister of Music: Rev. Jerry Asheim; Livestream producer: Gabby Downs, Paul Nasman; Audio engineer: Zachary McVey; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship Message: "Civil Dialogue: Conversations on Thanksgiving Day"; Preacher: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Scripture: Phillipians 4:4-9; Worship Leaders: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Pat Bruce-Lerrigo, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Michael Martin, Alice Templeton, Katherine Whitney; Pastor: Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking; Ministers: All of the People; Acolyte: Audun & Greta Toven-Lindsey; organized by Iral Toven; Livestream producer: Zachary McVey; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey; Director of communication: Merrie Bunt
Worship: Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost; Preacher: Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Luke 21: 5-15; Message: "R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Words that Do No Harm"; Preacher: Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking; Worship Leaders: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Michele Arreola-Burl, Paloma Campi, María Gallo, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege; Acolytes organized by Iral Toven; Livestream producer: Zachary McVey; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey; Director of communication: Merrie Bunt
Worship: Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost; Preacher: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:43-48; Message: "Love Your Enemies"; Worship Leaders: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Charles Lynch, Brit Toven-Lindsey, Ethan Toven-Lindsey, Katherine Whitney; Acolytes: August Riske, Audun Toven-Lindsey; Pastor: Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking; Ministers: All of the People; Livestream producer: Zachary McVey; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey; Director of communication: Merrie Bunt
Worship: All Saints' Day; Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture Reading: Luke 19:1-10; Message: "A Better Place: For All; Worship Leaders: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Michele Arreola-Burl, María Gallo, Laura Heid, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Kate Snipes, Jamuel Starkey, Wendy Wiegmann, Rev. Odette Lockwood-Stewart; Ministers: All of the People; Livestream producer: Zachary McVey; Audio engineer: Gabby Downs; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey; Director of communication: Merrie Bunt
Worship: Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost; Preacher: Michael Martin; Scripture: 1 John 3: 11, 14- 23; Message: "Being and Becoming A Better Place"; Worship Leaders: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Pat Bruce Lerrigo, Judy Cayot, Melanie Green, LeRoy Howard, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking; Ministers: All of the People; Livestream producer: Zachary McVey; Audio engineer: Tom McClure; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey; Director of communication: Merrie Bunt
Worship: Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost; Preacher: Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Psalm 23; Message: "A Better Place: God's Promise"; Worship Leaders: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Connie Adachi, Judith Allen, Judy Kriege, Mary Pratt; Ministers: All of the People; Livestream producer: Zachary McVey; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey; Director of communication: Merrie Bunt
Worship: Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost; Preacher: Rev. Dr. Israel Alvaran; Scripture: Mark 12:28-34, Romans 13:10; Message: "Do No Harm"; Worship Leaders: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Susan Jardin, Michael Martin, Mary Pratt, Becky Wheat, Wendy Weigmann; Ministers: All of the People; Livestream producer: Zachary McVey; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey; Director of communication: Merrie Bunt
Worship: World Communion Day, Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost; Preacher: Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15; Message: "Hope: Dwelling in the Unseen"; Worship Leaders: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Pat Anderson, Melani Gantes, Susan Jardin, Aimee Reeder, Becky Wheat; Ministers: All of the People; Acolyte: Ruby Reeder, Lucia Castaneda; Livestream producer: Zachary McVey; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey; Director of communication: Merrie Bunt
Worship: Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost; Preacher: Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Jeremiah 9:17-21; Message: "Grief: Lamentation through the Ages"; Worship Leaders: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Susan Jardin, Stephanie Sisk-Hilton, Katherine Whitney; Ministers: All of the People; Acolyte: Greta Toven-Lindsey; Livestream producer: Zachary McVey; Audio engineer: Tom McClure; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey; Director of communication: Merrie Bunt
Worship: Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost; Preacher: Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Luke 5:1-10; Message: "Reality: Acknowledging What Is"; Worship Leaders: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Carol Baumbauer, Pat Bruce Lerrigo, Susan Jardin, Chris Poston; Ministers: All of the People; Acolyte: August Riske; Livestream producer: Zachary McVey; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey; Director of communication: Merrie Bunt
Worship: Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost; Preacher: Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Luke 5:1-10; Preacher: Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking; Worship Leaders: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Melanie Green, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege; Livestream producer: Daniel Katari; Audio engineer: Tom McClure; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey; Director of communication: Merrie Bunt
Worship: Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost; Labor Day; Preacher: Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking & Charlotte Rubens; Scripture: i Corinthians 15: 9-11, 58; Worship Leaders: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Maria Gallo, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege; Livestream producer: Zachary McVey; Audio engineer: Gabby Downs; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey; Director of communication: Merrie Bunt
Worship: Homecoming Sunday; Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost; Preacher: Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: John 11:1-4, 17-27; Worship Leaders: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Michele Arreola-Burl, Margot Hanson, Susan Jardin, Carole Klokkevold, Judy Kriege, Shan McSpadden, Dianne Rush Woods; Livestream producer: Daniel Katari; Audio engineer: Gabby Downs; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey; Director of communication: Merrie Bunt
Worship: Homecoming Sunday, Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost; Preacher: Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Isaiah 58:9b-14; Worship Leaders: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Pat Bruce Lerrigo, Mary Cavagnaro, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege; Ushers: Greta & Jerry Fillingim; Livestream producer: Zachary McVey; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey; Director of communication: Merrie Bunt
Worship: Tenth Sunday after Pentecost; Preacher: Rev. Janet S. Everhart Hartliff, Ph.D.; Scripture: Luke 12:49-56; Message: "Disturbing the Peace"; Worship Leaders: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking, Pat Bruce Lerrigo, Misty Harvey; Livestream producer: Daniel Katari; Audio engineer: Gabby Downs, Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey; Director of communication: Merrie Bunt
Worship: Ninth Sunday after Pentecost; Preacher: Rev. Odette Lockwood-Stewart; Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16; Message: "A Better Country"; Worship Leaders: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Judy Cayot, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Dianne Rush Woods; Acolyte: August Riske; Ushers: Connie Adachi; Livestream producer: Daniel Katari; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey; Director of communication: Merrie Bunt
Worship: Eighth Sunday after Pentecost; Preacher: Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Psalm 107:1-9, 43; Worship Leaders: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Emilie Bergmann, Cathryn Bruno, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Sierra Service Project Participants; Ushers: Laura Heid; Acolyte: Lucia Castaneda; Livestream producer: Merrie Bunt; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey; Director of communication: Merrie Bunt
Worship: Seventh Sunday after Pentecost; Preacher: Rev. Dr. Thomas Hermans-Webster; Scripture: Luke 11:1-13; Worship Leaders: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Susan Jardin, Michael Martin, Sharon Strachan; Livestream producer: Daniel Katari; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey; Director of communication: Merrie Bunt
Worship: Sixth Sunday after Pentecost; Preacher: Rev. Samantha Blewis; Scripture: Amos 8:1-12; Message: "It's Not Looking Good"; Worship Leaders: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Pat Bruce-Lerrigo, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Michael Martin; Acolyte: Elsa Aycock; Ushers: Becky Wheat; Livestream producer: Zachary McVey; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey; Director of communication: Merrie Bunt
Worship: Fifth Sunday after Pentecost; Preacher: Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14; Message: "Just As I Am"; Worship Leaders: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Susan Jardin, Peter Ngong; Acolyte: Elsa Aycock; Livestream producer: Daniel Katari; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey; Director of communication: Merrie Bunt
Worship: Fourth Sunday after Pentecost; Independence Day; Preacher: Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Galatians 6:1-16; Message: "Working for the Good of All"; Worship Leaders: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Dana Buntrock, Judy Kriege and the A+ campers; Acolyte: Thomas & William Starkey; Ushers: Connie Adachi & Laura Heid; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey; Director of communication: Merrie Bunt
Worship: Third Sunday after Pentecost; Celebrating Pride; Preacher: Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: 1 John 4:11-13; Worship Leaders: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Melanie Green; Acolyte: Lucia Castanega Fillingim; Ushers: Greta and Jerry Fillingim; Livestream producer: Daniel Katari; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey; Director of communication: Merrie Bunt
Worship: Second Sunday after Pentecost; Honoring Juneteenth; Father's Day; Preacher: Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Romans 5:1-5; Worship Leaders: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Judy Cayot, Susan Jardin, Jordan Jerrels, Judy Kriege, Eiji Miura, Alice Templeton, Dianne Rush Woods; Acolyte: Charlotte; Livestream producer: Zachary McVey; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey; Director of communication: Merrie Bunt
Trinity Sunday; Peace With Justice; First Sunday after Pentecost; Preacher: Carlos Altamirano; Message: "Everything I Need"; Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12; Worship Leaders: Dianne Rush Woods, Rev. Jerry Asheim, Jordan Jerrels, Eiji Miura; Acolyte: Elsa Aycock; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey Director of communication: Merrie Bunt
The Word in Song: Open Door Singers Youth Choir, Belmont UMC in Nashville, TN; Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7a;
Fourth Sunday of Easter; Mother's/Mothering Day; Preacher: Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Acts 9:36-43
Worship - Palm/Passion Sunday; Scripture: Luke 24: 1-12; Preacher: Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking; Worship Leaders: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Carlos Altamirano, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Rev. Odette Lockwood-Stewart, Juliet Sisk-Hilton; Livestream producer: Zachary McVey; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey; Unmoored Installation: Clark Kellogg
Worship - Palm/Passion Sunday; Scripture: Matthew 26 & 27; Worship participants: Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking, Rev. Jerry Asheim, Pat Bruce-Lerrigo, Annette Cayot, Judy Cayot, Gabby Downs, Melani Gantes, Susan Jardin, Jordan Jerrels, Meilin Jokela, Christina Kellogg, Randall Miller, John Murphy, Alice Templeton; Acolytes: Lucy Castanea & Ruby Reeder; Livestream producer: Daniel Katari; Audio engineer: Tom McClure; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Worship - Fifth Sunday of Lent; Communion Sunday; Lenten journey theme: Unmoored; Scripture: Luke 5:7-11; Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking
Worship - Fourth Sunday of Lent; UMCOR Sunday; Scripture: Luke 5:1-6; Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking
Worship - Third Sunday of Lent; 10 AM - Sanctuary & Livestreamed; Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33; Preacher: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon
Worship - Second Sunday of Lent; Scripture: Matthew 8:18-27; Preacher: Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Luke 4:1-13; Worship Leaders: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Erin Adachi-Kriege, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Randall Miller, Linda Rutkowski; Acolyte: Elsa Applen-Aycock; Ushers: Glenn Eagleson & Jeff Bruno; Coffee hosts: Team Becky; Livestream producer: Zachary McVey; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Transfiguration Sunday; Black History Month; Preacher: Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Psalm 99; Worship Leaders: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Carlos Altamirano, Michele Arreola-Burl, Pat Bruce-Lerrigo, Cathryn Bruno, Margot Hanson, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Caroline Lee, Willa Seldon; Livestream producer: Merrie Bunt; Audio engineer: Lloyd Elliott; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Seventh Sunday after Epiphany; Black History Month; Preacher: Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Psalm 37: 1-11; 39-40; Worship Leaders: Elsa Applen-Aycock, Pat Bruce-Lerrigo, Margot Hanson, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Caroline Lee, Stephanie Sisk-Hilton; Livestream producer: Merrie Bunt; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany; Black History Month; Preacher: Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Psalm 1; Worship Leaders: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Pat Bruce-Lerrigo, Cathryn Bruno, Steve Coambs, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Chris Poston; Guest Musician: Emory Temple Asheim (Jerry's grandson); Video produce: Tai Jokela; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey; Director of communications: Merrie Bunt
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany; Black History Month; Preacher: Rev. Joseph Kwon; Scripture: Psalm 138; Worship Leaders: Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking, Rev. Jerry Asheim, Michele Arreola-Burl, Pat Bruce-Lerrigo, Cathryn Bruno, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Albert Sammons, Jr., Georgia & Mike Wood; Guest Musicians: Liev & Juliana; “In God’s Hands” courtesy of United Methodists of Pacific Northwest Annual Conference; Video produce: Tai Jokela; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey; Director of communications: Merrie Bunt
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany - Psalm of Refuge; Preacher: Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Psalm 71: 1-6; Worship Leaders: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Pat Bruce Lerrigo, Cathryn Bruno, Danica Elliott, Melanie Green, Margot Hanson, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Caroline Lee, Albert Sammons, Jr.; Guest Musicians: United Methodists of Greater New Jersey Annual Conference; Video producer: Tai Jokela; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey; Director of communications: Merrie Bunt
Third Sunday after Epiphany - Praise; Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Psalm 19; Worship Leaders: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Elsa, Susan Jardin, Margot Hanson, Judy Kriege, Alexander Naar, Chris Poston, Ethan Toven-Lindsey; Guest Musicians: Elsa, Emory, & Huston; Video producer: Tai Jokela; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey; Director of communications: Merrie Bunt
Second Sunday after Epiphany; Human Relations Sunday; Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: John 2:1-11; Message: "From Moment to Movement"; Worship Participants: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Anjuli Arreola-Burl, Cathryn Bruno, Akesa Fakava, Margot Hanson, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, LeMerle Milsom, Mary Norwood, Chris Poston, Albert Sammons Jr.; Special thanks to Tai Jokela for reprising his role as video producer during this time!
Message: "Start with Affirmation"; Preacher: Rev. Dr. Jan Everhart Hartliff; Scripture Reading: Isaiah 43:1-7; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 - Meilin Jokela; Worship Leaders: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Paloma Campi, Melani Gantes, Susan Jardin, Meilin Jokela, Judy Kriege, Aeri Lee, Caroline Lee, Charles Lynch, Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Video producer: Tai Jokela; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey; Director of Communiations: Merrie Bunt
First Sunday after Christmas: "The Word in Song"; Preacher: Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Matthew 2: 1-23
Fourth Sunday of Advent; Preacher: Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Luke 2: 1-20; Message: Share Love: The Shepherds' Story
Holy Communion; Preacher: Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Matthew 1: 18-25; Message: Share Joy: Joseph's Story
Second Sunday of Advent; Holy Communion; Preacher: Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Luke 1: 26-55; Message: Share Peace
First Sunday of Advent; UM Student Day; Preacher: Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Luke 1: 5-21-25; 57-80; Message: Stories of Transformation
Commitment Sunday; Reign of Christ; Preacher: Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33; Message: Stories of Transformation
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:1-10; Message: Stories of Transformation
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-9; Message: Stories of Transformation
Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. David Vásquez-Levy; Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31; Message: Wrestling in the Night: Legacy and Foresight in a Time of Pandemic, Protest, and Polarization
Guest Preacher: Rev. Israel I. Alvaran D.Min.; Scripture: Joel 2:18-32; Message: "Prophetic Hope"
Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Acts 10: 1-33; Theme: I've been meaning to ask... Where do we go from here?; Worship Leaders: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Annette Cayot, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Charles Lynch, Linda Rutkowski; Ushers: Jeff Bruno; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Livestream producer: Daniel Katari; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
World Communion Sunday; Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Job 2:11-13; Series: I've Been Meaning to Ask...; Theme: "What Do You Need?" (Part 2)
Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-18; Theme: I've been meaning to ask... What do you need?; Worship Leaders: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Cathryn Bruno, Glenn Eagleson, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Randall Miller, Eda Naranjo; Ushers: Greg Downs & Glenn Eagleson; Audio engineer: Lloyd Elliot; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey; Livestream producer: Merrie Bunt & Zachary McVey
Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Ruth 1:6-22 & Mark 5:21-24, 35-43; Theme: I've been meaning to ask... Where does it hurt?; Worship Leaders: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Melani Gantes, Susan Jardin, Jordan Jerrels, Judy Kriege, Alice Templeton, Dianne Rush Woods; Ushers: Greg Downs & Laura Heid; Audio engineer: Tom McClure; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey; Livestream producer: Merrie Bunt
Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Genesis 2:4b-15 & John 1:35-51; Theme: I've been meaning to ask... Where are you from?; Worship Leaders: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Michele Arreola-Burl, Dana Buntrock, Melani Gantes, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, LeRoy Howard; Ushers: Shan McSpadden & Jeff Bruno; Music on the front lawn: Emilie Bergmann, cello & Cathryn Bruno, violin; Audio engineer: Carol Baumbauer; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey; Livestream producer: Merrie Bunt
Communion Sunday; Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Mark 7:24-37; Themes: On Wholeness
Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Themes: Back-to-School Sunday; On Perseverance; Scripture: James 1:17-27
Preacher: Dr. Randall Miller; Scripture: Genesis 9:20-27, Isaiah 58:9-12, Romans 8:18-25; Message: "Doing the Work Our Souls Must Have"
Communion Sunday; Preacher: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Theme: John 6: 24-35; Scripture: Be Nourished
Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Theme: "Living in Glory, Embracing Life"; Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21
Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Theme: "Emerge: Integrating New Wisdom, New Self"; Scripture: 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14
Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Theme: “Emerge: Feeling Exposed”; Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19
Celebrating Pride; Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-5; Message: Greetings from the Promised Land; Video Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Erin Adachi-Kriege, Emilie Bergmann, Paloma Campi, Melani Gantes, Margot Hanson, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Charles Lynch, Aimee Reeder, Gregg Richardson, Charlotte Rubens; Extra special thanks to the “Church Ladies” for our prelude music, written by David Ourisman
Honoring Juneteenth; Preacher: Michael Martin; Scripture: Luke 10:25-37; Message: The Third Reconstruction; Contributors: Rev. Kristin Stoneking, Rev. Jerry Asheim, Rev. Carletta Aston, Anjuli Arreola-Burl, Don Arreola-Burl, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Charles Lynch, Randall Miller, Mary Norwood, Chris Poston, Albert Sammons, Jr., Dianne Rush Woods
Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1, Psalm 130; Message: The Church is Intergenerational; Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Cathryn Bruno, LeRoy Howard, Susan Jardin, Katie Johnson, Judy Kriege, Charles Lynch, Peter Ngong, Rosalie & Huston
Honoring Graduates; Peace with Justice Sunday; Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: John 3:1-17; Message: The Church Marks Milestones Together; Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Cathryn Bruno, Dana Buntrock, Paloma Campi, Greg Downs, Danica Elliott, Melani Gantes, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Orion Lacey, Charles Lynch
Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Acts 2:1-21; Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Jonah Arreola-Burl, Cathryn Bruno, Annette Cayot, Emory, Justine Esomonu, Rafael Ferreira & Louise Junker and family, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Eda Naranjo, Chris Poston, Martin Poz-Perez, Aimee Reeder, Albert Sammons, Jr., Kelly Trego, Becky Wheat
Ascension Sunday; Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Luke 24: 44-53; Video Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Molly Brostrom, Cathryn Bruno, Annette Cayot, Danica Elliott, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Jamuel Starkey, Brit Toven-Lindsey
Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: John 15:9, 11-15a; Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Cathryn Bruno, Steve Coambs, Deborah Crawford, Danica Elliott, Melani Gantes, Margot Hanson, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Charles Lynch, Eda Naranjo
Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Acts 8:26-39; Video Contributors: Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Rev. Carletta Aston, Tamara Bock, Cathryn Bruno, Melani Gantes, Margot Hanson, Susan Jardin, Michael Martin, Ethan Toven-Lindsey.
Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: John 10:11-17, 1 John 3:16-18, 23-24; Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Erin Adachi Kriege, Jonah Arreola-Burl, Cathryn Bruno, Melanie Green, Margot Hanson, Susan Jardin, Janene Kuan, Charles Lynch, Randall Miller, Albert Sammons, Jr., Frank Stone, Jim & Jeanne Strathdee, Katherine Whitney, Susan Willm; Extra special thanks to MaAn Barcelo and Chris Baetge for their leadership of Epworth's Climate Emergency Response Team.
Orion Lacey is our preacher this week. Orion's sermon, called "And the Story Goes On," will weave the story of Jesus' calling the first disciples (Luke 5:1-11) with the wisdom passed down through stories from his ancestors; Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Connie Adachi, Merrie Bunt, Cathryn Bruno, Annette Cayot, Susan Jardin, Pam Kerr, Judy Kriege, Michael Martin, Albert Sammons Jr., Susan Willm.
Preacher: Rev. Ron Parker; Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Connie Adachi, Merrie Bunt, Judy Cayot, Judy Kriege, Susan Jardin, Aeri Lee, Caroline Lee, Chris Poston, Becky Wheat. “Dare to Dance Again” courtesy Dr. Marcia McFee & Chuck Bell, Worship Design Studio.
Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Message: "Risking Joy"; Scripture: John 20:1-18; Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Michele Arreola-Burl, Cathryn Bruno, Margot Hanson, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Orion Lacey, Eiji Miura, Sally Nasman, Susan Willm, Dianne Rush Woods Handbell Ringers: Chris Baetge, Citlali & Eda Naranjo, Paul & Sally Nasman, Cathy Travlos
Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Message: "The Garden: Risking Temptation"; Scripture: Mark 14:32-42; Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Carol Baumbauer, Cathryn Bruno, Annette Cayot, Margot Hanson, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Orion Lacey, Carrie Portis, Chris Poston, Albert Sammons Jr., Max Sisk-Hilton
Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Message: "The Last Supper: Risking the Loss of Friends"; Scripture: John 13:1-16
Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Message: "The First Dinner: Risking Rejection"; Scripture: Mark 14:3-9
Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Message: "The Teaching: Risking Challenge"; Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22
Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Message: "The Temple: Risking Righteous Anger"; Scripture: Mark 11:15-19
Guest Preacher: Rev. David Ourisman; Message: "The Parade: Risking Reputation"; Scripture: Mark 11:7-10
Guest Preacher: Rev. Staci Current, Bay District Superintendent; Message: "Troubling the Narrative"; Scripture: Acts 10:9-16, 24-25, 34-35
Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-12; Guest Preacher: Dianne Rush Woods; Dianne will preach and sing, with a message "This I Believe," rooted in Isaiah 58:6-12, and favorite hymns "We'll Understand it Better By and By" and "The Times They are a-Changing."; Also lending their voices and instruments in music this week are Caroline Lee, Charles Lynch, Eiji Miura, Chris Poston, and Rev. Jerry Asheim.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-20 & Luke 10:38-42; Guest Preacher: Mikko Jokela; Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Anjuli Arreola-Burl, Jonah Arreola-Burl, Susan Jardin, Tenesha Jerrels, Meilin Jokela, Judy Kriege, Janene Kuan, Charles Lynch, Eiji Miura, Chris Poston, Julian Schroeder, Rory Schroeder, Barbara Stone, Rev. Frank Stone, Rev. Kristin Stoneking, Dianne Rush Woods
Sunday, January 24, 2021 - Third Sunday after Epiphany; Scripture: Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Margot Hanson, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Alina McVey, Zachary McVey, Eiji Miura, Rory Schroeder, Juliet Sisk-Hilton, Barbara Stone, Rev. Frank Stone
Sunday, January 17, 2021 - Human Relations Day; Scripture: John 1:43-51; Guest Preacher: Rev. Phil Lawson; Contributors: Connie Adachi, Rev. Jerry Asheim, Tamara Bock, Jzenae Coates, Diane Downs, Gabby Downs, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Orion Lacey, Michael Martin, Chris Poston, Albert Sammons, Jr., Rev. Kristin Stoneking
Epiphany Sunday - January 10, 2021; Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12; Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Caroline Lee, Aeri Lee, Margot Hanson, Susan Jardin, Carole Klokkevold, Judy Kriege, Orion Lacey, Alina McVey
Second Sunday after Christmas - Year-in-Review; Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7; Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking
Sunday after Christmas - Believe This: Preparing for the Work Ahead; Scripture: Isaiah 61:10-62:3 and Luke 2:22-40; Guest Preacher: Rev. Carletta Aston; Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Melani Gantes, Margot Hanson, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Orion Lacey, Caroline Lee, Alina & Zachary McVey, Randall Miller, and Rev. Kristin Stoneking
Fourth Sunday of Advent - "I Believe in the Light: Illuminating Peace"; Scripture: John 1: 1-18 and Isaiah 9: 2-7; Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Viki Alvarado, Anjuli Arreola-Burl, Michele Arreola-Burl, Molly Brostrom, Steve Coambs, Melanie Gantes, Margot Hanson, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Orion Lacey, Caroline Lee; “Morning Star” by Susan Bentall Boersma recorded in worship 7/14/19; Handbells on the front porch: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Chris Baetge, Merrie Bunt, Paul & Sally Nasman, Cathy Travlos
Third Sunday of Advent - "I Believe in God: Ode to Joy"; Scripture: Isaiah 57: 14-19 Luke 1: 1-4; 26-56; Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Dana Buntrock, Melani Gantes, Margot Hanson, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Caroline Lee, Clark and Cristina Kellogg, Peter Ngong, Gus Schafer
Second Sunday of Advent - "I Believe in Love"; Scripture: Mark 1:1-15 and Isaiah 40:1-11; Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Viki Alvarado, Emilie Bergmann, Pat Bruce Lerrigo, Cathryn Bruno, Melani Gantes, Susan Jardin, Carole Klokkevold, Judy Kriege, Orion Lacey, Dianne Rush Woods; Handbells on the front porch: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Chris Baetge, Merrie Bunt, Paul & Sally Nasman, Cathy Travlos
First Sunday of Advent - "I Believe in the Sun: Hope for Tomorrow"; Scripture: Mark 1:1-15 and Isaiah 40:1-11; Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Carol Baumbauer, Merrie Bunt, Melani Gantes, Margot Hanson, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Orion Lacey, Chris Poston, Dianne Rush Woods; Special anthem video: Carletta Aston, Chris Baetge, Judy Cayot, Paul & Sally Nasman, Cathy Travlos; Handbells on the front porch: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Chris Baetge, Merrie Bunt, Paul & Sally Nasman, Cathy Travlos
Preacher: Yohana Agra Junker; Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9; Message: "On Communities of Belonging, Affection, and Incendiary Change"; Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Sara Bruno, Anjuli Arreola-Burl, Judy Cayot, Ruby C, Elsa, Rafael Ferreira, Susan Jardin, Janene Kuan, Orion Lacey, Michael Martin, Eda Naranjo, Albert Sammons, Jr., Jim & Jeanne Strathdee, Becky Wheat
Preacher: Elyse Ambrose; Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-27; Message: "The Moral Good of Anger"; Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Connie Adachi, Anjuli Arreloa-Burl, Cathryn Bruno, Annette Cayot, Danica Elliott, Melanie Green, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Joanna Manqueros, Michael Martin, Oscar McClure, Juliet Sisk-Hilton
Epworth Youth lead worship; Preachers: Paloma Campi & Sophia Downs; Message: "TPYK (Treat People With Kindness)"; Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Orion Lacey, Gabby Downs, Sophia Downs, Caroline & Aeri Lee, Alexander Naar, Sonia Seldon, Juliet Sisk-Hilton, Max Sisk-Hilton, Jamuel Starkey, Jim & Jeanne Strathdee
Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-9; Message: "The Way of Commitment: All the Saints"; Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Ramona Coates, Kim Hraca and Andy Schoenwetter, Susan Jardin, Carole Klokkevold, Judy Kriege, Lee/McVey Family, Randall Miller, Sally Nasman, Albert Sammons, Jr.
Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Acts 11:1-18; Message: "The Way of Necessity: Sarah Crosby"; Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Judith Allen, Merrie Bunt, Maria Gallo Susan Jardin, Katie Johnson, Judy Kriege, Orion Lacey, Caroline Lee, Clark Milsom, Albert Sammons Jr., Kelly Trego
Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-14; Message: "The Way of Courage: Rigoberta Menchú"; Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Erin Adachi-Kriege, Jonah Arreola-Burl, Michele Arreola-Burl, Annette Cayot, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Orion Lacey, Michael Martin, Todd Schafer
Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: James 2:1-9; Message: "The Way of Authority: Mary McLeod Bethune"
Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Mark 10:17-31; Message: "The Way of Poverty: Saint Francis"
Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13; Message: "How the Bubonic Plague Changed Us"; Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Erin Adachi-Kriege, Xavier & Elsa Applen-Aycock, Melani Gantes, Kim Hraca, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Chris Poston, Charlotte Rubens
Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Exodus 12:1-4, 11-14; Message: "Plagues of Deliverance"; Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Erin Adachi-Kriege, Annette Cayot, Misty Harvey, Susan Jardin, Carole Klokkevold, Judy Kriege, Charles Lynch, Mary Norwood, Charlotte Rubens, Gus Schafer, Dianne Rush Woods
Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Psalm 46; Message: "Plagues and Perils: The Desert Mothers and Fathers"; Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Michele Arreola-Burl, Rick Beeman, Cathryn Bruno, Danica Eliott, Susan Jardin, Kim Hraca, Clark Kellogg, Judy Kriege, Orion Lacey, Eiji Miura, Mary Norwood, Travis Pratt, Becky Proehl, Mike Wood
Prelude: Amazing Grace - Rev. Jerry Asheim & Melani Gantes; Opening Hymn: "Praise the Source of Faith and Learning" The Faith We Sing #2004 - Rev. Jerry Asheim & Melani Gantes; Scripture Reading: Romans 12:1-8 - Janene Kuan; Message - Anna Dellert; Hymn of Response: "He’s got the whole world in his hands" - Michael Martin; Prayers of the People - Beverly Dance; Music by Caroline Lee, viola & Steve Stratton, guitar and audio engineer
Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10; Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Pat Anderson, Merrie Bunt, Anjuli Arreola-Burl, Paloma Campi, Danica Elliott, Susan Jardin, Orion Lacey, Charles Lynch, Mary Norwood, Mike Wood, Kairos Youth Choir
Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28; Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Kellie Applen, Cathryn Bruno, Melani Gantes, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Orion Lacey, Mary Norwood, Aimee & Ruby Reeder, Albert Sammons, Jr., Mike Wood, Dianne Rush Woods
Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Luke 19:1-10; Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Victoria Alvarado, Margot Hanson, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Orion Lacey, Charles Lynch, Chris Poston, Dianne Rush Woods, Juliet Sisk-Hilton
Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Psalm 91; Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Erin Adachi-Kriege, Rick Beeman, Annette Cayot, Gabby Downs, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Orion Lacey, Alina McVey, Rory Schroeder, Max Sisk-Hilton
Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14; Message: "Protect Protestors: On Protest and Change"; Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Anjuli & Michele Arreola-Burl, Annette Cayot, Sophia & Gabby Downs, Chelsea Eckenrode, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Orion Lacey, Charles Lynch, Paul & Sally Nasman, Chris Poston, Willa Seldon, Meheret Vasquez-Suomala
Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Luke 23:44-46, 50-56; Message: "End the War on Black People: Say Her Name"; Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Michele Arreola-Burl, Cathryn Bruno, Sarah Bruno, Chelsea Eckenrode, Justine Esomonu, Tenesha Jerrels, Caroline Lee, Charles Lynch, Sally Nasman, Chris Poston, Willa Seldon
Preacher: Rev. David Ourisman; Scripture: Matthew 21:8-14; Message: "Self-evident Truths"; Contributors: Rev. Kristin Stoneking, Rev. Jerry Asheim, Rev. Carletta Aston, Cathryn Bruno, Sarah Bruno, Annette Cayot, Judy Cayot, Chelsea Eckenrode, Aaron Elliott, Katie Johnson, Chris Poston, Willa Seldon
Preacher: Rev. Brian Adkins; Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18; Contributors: Rev. Kristin Stoneking, Judy Cayot, Maria Gallo, Susan Jardin, Caroline Lee, Alina, Zachary & Mike McVey; Special Music by: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Cathryn Bruno, Aeri Lee & Caroline Lee, Charles Lynch, and the late Dave Adkins
Preacher: Michael Martin; Scripture: Luke 10:25-37; Contributors: Ramona Coates, Susan Jardin, Randall Miller, Mary Norwood, Willa Seldon, Barbara Stone, Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Special Music by: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Anjuli Arreola-Burl, Judy Kriege, Dianne Rush Woods, Michael Martin, Chris Poston and Albert Sammons, Jr.
Preacher: Rev. Brian Adkins Scripture: Acts 7:48-60 Contributors: Rev. Kristin Stoneking, Dr. Ramona Coates, Susan Jardin, Jordan Jerrels, Orion Lacey, Paul Nasman Special Music: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Rick Beeman, Charles Lynch, Havis White-Blanchard
Guest Preacher: Rev. Staci Current, Bay District Superintendent Message: "Power for the Purpose!" Scripture: Acts 2:1-21 Contributors: Rev. Kristin Stoneking, Rev. Brian Adkins, Rick Beeman, Abdou Chebira, Akesa Fakava, Rafael Ferreira, Kim Hraca, Susan Jardin, Orion Lacey, Eda Naranjo, Sally Nasman, Jacob Wilbur Special Music: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Michele Arreola-Burl, Albert Sammons, Jr., Kairos Youth Choir
Preacher: Akesa Fakava Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11 Contributors: Rev. Kristin Stoneking, Rev. Brian Adkins, Rev. Carletta Aston, Susan Jardin, Andy Schoenwetter Special Music: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Erin Adachi-Kriege, Judy Kriege, Travis Pratt, Chris Poston, Brandon Williamscraig
Preacher: Jacob Wilbur Scripture: John 14:15-21 Contributors: Rev. Brian Adkins, Rev. Kristin Stoneking, Carol Baumbauer, Kiana Jardin, Susan Jardin, Orion Lacey, David Ourisman, Sally Nasman Special Music: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Danica Elliott, Judy Kriege Anthem: “Siervo Por Amor/Servant for love”: Eliseo Hernández, Zeneyda Argüell, Johny Téllez, Alejandro Robles, Elizabeth Hernández, Justa Orozco, Auxiliadora Moreira, Yadira Campos
Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stonkeing Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20 Contributors: Rev. Brian Adkins, Don Arreola-Burl, Akesa Fakava, Kiana Jardin, Susan Jardin, Orion Lacey, Caroline Lee, Becky Wheat Special Music: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Rev. Carletta Aston, Erin Adachi-Kriege, Catherine Bruno, Judy Kriege, Caroline Lee, Michael Martin
Preacher: Rev. Brian Adkins Scripture: Luke 24:13-35 Contributors: Rev. Kristin Stoneking, Susan Jardin, Clark & Christina Kellogg, Orion Lacey, Mary Norwood Special Music: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Melani Gantes, Michael Martin, Chris Poston
Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking Scripture: John 20:19-31 Special Music: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Annette Cayot, Caroline & Aeri Lee, Meilin & Mikko Jokela
Preacher: Rev. Brian Adkins Scripture: Luke 4:1-13 Contributors: Merrie Bunt, Akesa Fakava, Orion Lacey, Jacob Wilbur Special Music: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Carole Klokkevold, Caroline Lee, Charles Lynch
Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10 Contributors: Rev. Kristin Stoneking, Rev. Brian Adkins, Rev. Jerry Asheim, Susan Jardin, Greg Downs, Akesa Fakava, Kiana Jardin, Janene Kuan, Cathryn Bruno, Charles Lynch, Sally Nasman, Judy Kriege, Anjuli Arreola-Burl, Jacob Wilbur
Scripture: Matthew 21: 1-11 Matthew 26: 14-16 Matthew 26: 17-36 Matthew 27: 11-26 (selected verses) Matthew 27: 27-54 (selected verses)
Contributors: Rev. Kristin Stoneking Rev. Brian Adkins Rev. Jerry Asheim Akesa Fakava Orion Lacey Cathryn Bruno Michael Martin Randall Miller John Campi Caroline Lee Zachary McVey Epworth Choir
Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking Scripture: Selections from John 11:1-45 Readers: Rachel Beck, Amber Sher Special Music from Rev. Jerry Adkins, Erin Adachi-Kriege & Judy Kriege
Fourth Sunday of Lent; UMCOR Sunday Preacher: Rev. Brian Adkins Scripture: Galatians 3:27-28
Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking Scripture: Galatians 3:1-12 Scripture Reader: Judy Cayot
Second Sunday of Lent - International Women's Day Preacher: Akesa Fakava Scripture: Galatians 1:11-12 Theme: Revelation of the Holy Spirit Scripture Reader: Joanna Manqueros
Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking Scripture: Galatians 1:1-9 Scripture Reader: Judith Allen
"Reading from an Interstitial Space: An Asian American Transnational Feminist Reading of Matthew 20:10-16"
Rev. Dr. Boyung Lee, Professor of Practical Theology, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty, Iliff School of Theology As an Asian immigrant woman speaking with strong accents who has crossed various physical and metaphorical borders, and yet having a “successful” professional career with power and privilege, I reside in multiple centers and margins of the American society at the same time. Inspired by Rita Nakashima Brock’s notion of Interstitial Integrity, I call my social and reading location interstitial spaces - worlds between Asia and America, centers and margins, home and foreign land, and floating in and out of them while creating more spaces along the way. Living in interstitial spaces means that I refuse to disconnect from any of my multiple and in-between locations and borders, while not pledging allegiance to a singular one. It is also a space that challenges me to engage in solidarity with others who also live in various interstices for the wholeness of ALL. Utilizing this location as a reading lens, I read the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard as God's invitation to solidarity for justice across various borders.
"Art at the Border: Delineating an Aesthetic of Combat and Communal Resistance"
Dr. Yohana Agra Junker, Faculty Associate in Theology, Spirituality, and Arts, Pacific School of Religion
Visual arts in the Americas, from the latter half of the twentieth century to the present, have been powerful tools in revealing to us the wounds of history. Art created at the US-Mexico border has engaged with these wounds while delineating an aesthetic of combat and communal resistance. Although multi-vocal and extraordinarily diverse, these artists have continued to denounce the configurations of asymmetrical power relations, the abrasions of colonial histories, the (i)logic of neoliberalism, and the systemic ways in which people on the move have been excluded and “de-realized” of their humanity. While commodities are free to cross borders, certain bodies are not. In this week’s conversation, we will examine JR’s picnic table, Rael’s Teeter Totter, Fernandez’sBorrando la Frontera, Jaar’s The Cloud, and Post-Commodity’s Valla Repelente. These works of art reach bi-directionally across the border functioning as locus theologicus—a place for doing theology artistically and prophetically. Taken together, they become genuine sources of human expression at the intersections while also unmasking the struggles of disenfranchised peoples. They also provide models for loving nos/otros radically.
"Sacred Crossings, Shaped Identities, and Cosmopolitan Hopes"
Dr. Randall Miller, Faculty Associate in United Methodist Studies, Ethics, and Leadership, Pacific School of Religion
Religious spaces are often contested and ‘crossed’ realities in which conflicting understandings of the Bible, theology, and morality stand side by side. Many Jewish and Christian theologians, for example, emphasize the importance of biblical admonitions to welcome and protect the ‘stranger’ or ‘alien’ (e.g. Lev. 19:34) without paying much attention to conflicting biblical texts that use religious and cultural purity laws to maintain strict social and political differences. This week’s lecture draws on Julia Kristeva’s famous essay, “The Powers Horror,” to unmask the ways individual and communal identities are defined and shaped by creating imagined ‘walls’ and rigid boundaries between one group of human beings and another. Similarly, Toni Morrison’s Sites of Memory: Proceedings too Terrible to Relate” will provide significant clues for drawing collective, salvific memories to break down walls, resist dehumanization and shape us into beloved community.
Guest Preacher: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8 Scripture Reader: Michael Martin
Worship - Sixth Sunday after Epiphany; Black History Month Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. Carletta Aston Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Message: Going Deeper: The Inner Journey Scripture Reader: Zachary McVey
Worship - Fifth Sunday after Epiphany; Black History Month; Scouting Ministries Sunday Guest Preacher: Michael Martin Scripture: Luke 10:25-37 Message: What Happens to a Dream Deferred? Scripture Reader: Jeff Bruno
Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Message: A Church in Berkeley Scripture Reader: Orion Lacey
Rev. Brian Adkins sermon this week: What happens when healing doesn’t come? Or doesn’t come the way we think it will?
Dr. Ramona Coates, reflecting on Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s Letter from a Birmingham Jail in the context of 1st Peter 3:13-17 and 2nd Corinthians 5:20, Dr. Coates message is entitled, “Ambassadors of Hope.”