The Kingstowne Communion: Recent Episodes
Michelle Matthews
Welcome to the Table! You are listening to the Kingstowne Communion podcast, with lead pastor Michelle Matthews. The Kingstowne Communion is a new United Methodist church existing to gather people into communion with Jesus Christ through courageous conversation, creative community, and collaborating for the common good. We worship at Island Creek Elementary School (7855 Morning View Lane) every Sunday at 10am. For more information about upcoming events and opportunities to serve, visit our Facebook page, facebook.com/kingstownecommunion. We’re glad that you are listening along with us. If you live close by, we hope you’ll join us in person for worship, and if you feel inclined to help us by giving financially, you can do so on our website, kingstownecommunion.net.
Sunday, August 20, 2023 | UpWORDS: 9 Imperatives for #Adulting Faith | Pastor Michelle continues our series on the book of James (4:4-17) with James' command that we GIVE UP in faith!
Sunday, August 13, 2023 | Brunch Church | UpWORDS: 9 Imperatives for #Adulting Faith | Pastor Michelle continues our series on the book of James (3:13-4:3) with James' command that we WISE UP in faith!
Sunday, August 6, 2023 | UpWORDS: 9 Imperatives for #Adulting Faith | Pastor Michelle continues our series on the book of James (3:1-13) with James' command that we BUILD UP in faith!
Sunday, July 30, 2023 | UpWORDS: 9 Imperatives for #Adulting Faith | Pastor Michelle continues our series on the book of James (2:18-26) with James' command that we OPEN UP in faith!
Sunday, July 23, 2023 | UpWORDS: 9 Imperatives for #Adulting Faith | Pastor Michelle continues our series on the book of James (2:1-17) with James' command that we LINE UP in faith!
Sunday, July 16, 2023 | UpWORDS: 9 Imperatives for #Adulting Faith | Pastor Michelle continues our series on the book of James (1:26-27) with James' command that we SPEAK UP in faith!
Sunday, July 9, 2023 | UpWORDS: 9 Imperatives for #Adulting Faith | Pastor Michelle continues our series on the book of James (1:19-25) with James' command that we SHOW UP in faith!
Sunday, July 2, 2023 | UpWORDS: 9 Imperatives for #Adulting Faith | Pastor Michelle kicks of our series on the book of James (1:1-18) with James' command that we GROW UP in faith!
Common Crash Courses (CCC) at Kingstowne are rapid-fire, deep-dive opportunities for theological study and conversation around topics/questions that are not usually taught, answered, or digested all in one night. We'll provide you with an overview of info and answers over 1.5 hours, in a way and timeframe we believe people can and want to devote, and then we'll send you off with a list of other resources to read, listen, watch in case you are hungry for more. Come have courageous conversations in community with us. JUNE TOPIC (PRIDE MONTH): So you think you know what the Bible says about human sexuality... Join us as we construct a faithful, Christian, queer theology together with a BIBLICAL defense for the full inclusion and affirmation of LGBTQ+ persons in the church. Can you believe in the Bible and believe in inclusion? Our answer is a resounding "YES!" Come find out how!
Common Crash Courses (CCC) at Kingstowne are rapid-fire, deep-dive opportunities for theological study and conversation around topics/questions that are not usually taught, answered, or digested all in one night. We'll provide you with an overview of info and answers over 1.5 hours, in a way and timeframe we believe people can and want to devote, and then we'll send you off with a list of other resources to read, listen, watch in case you are hungry for more. Come have courageous conversations in community with us. JUNE TOPIC (PRIDE MONTH): So you think you know what the Bible says about human sexuality... Join us as we construct a faithful, Christian, queer theology together with a BIBLICAL defense for the full inclusion and affirmation of LGBTQ+ persons in the church. Can you believe in the Bible and believe in inclusion? Our answer is a resounding "YES!" Come find out how!
Sunday, June 25, 2023 | We Believe: Confirmation for Grown-ups | Pastor Michelle preaches the sixth and final sermon of a six-week sermon series through the core questions of our Christian faith around the question "What & Where is God's Kingdom Come?"
Sunday, June 18, 2023 | We Believe: Confirmation for Grown-ups | Pastor Michelle preaches the fifth sermon of a six-week sermon series through the core questions of our Christian faith around the question "What is the Church for?" with an update from Christian Burnette, Kingstowne lay delegate to Virginia UMC Annual Conference.
Sunday, June 11, 2023 | We Believe: Confirmation for Grown-ups | Pastor Michelle preaches the fourth sermon of a six-week sermon series through the core questions of our Christian faith, on 2 Corinthians 2:14-17 around the question "How does God save us?"
Sunday, June 4, 2023 | We Believe: Confirmation for Grown-ups | Pastor Michelle preaches the third sermon of a six-week sermon series through the core questions of our Christian faith, on Hebrews 11 around the question "Why do we worship?"
Sunday, November 27, 2022 | 1st Sunday of Advent | Pastor Michelle preaches the first sermon in our Have Yourself a Mary Little Christmas sermon series for the season of Advent, entitled "Mary's Hope at the Death of Her Son."
Sunday, November 13, 2022 | Swole Church: Building the Body, Assessing Our Strengths (Wk 7) | Pastor Michelle preaches the seventh sermon in our fall sermon series on Ephesians on Ephesians 6 in a sermon entitled "Built to Be Owned", focusing on our High5 Doers (Believers, Deliverers, Problems Solvers, Time Keepers, Focus Experts). Take the High5Test at high5test.com to find out what your top 5 strengths are and then tune in on Sundays to learn what category those strengths fall in (Feeling, Motivating, Thinking, or Doing).
Sunday, November 6, 2022 | Swole Church: Building the Body, Assessing Our Strengths (Wk 6) | Pastor Michelle preaches the sixth sermon in our fall sermon series on Ephesians on Ephesians 5:1-2, 15-20 in a sermon entitled "Built to Be Wise", focusing on our High5 Thinkers (Analyst, Thinker, Strategist, Brainstormer, Philomath). Take the High5Test at high5test.com to find out what your top 5 strengths are and then tune in on Sundays to learn what category those strengths fall in (Feeling, Motivating, Thinking, or Doing).
Sunday, October 30, 2022 | Swole Church: Building the Body, Assessing Our Strengths (Wk 5) | Pastor Michelle preaches the fifth sermon in our fall sermon series on Ephesians on Ephesians 4:1-16 in a sermon entitled "Built to Be Shared", focusing on our High5 Motivators (Catalyst, Winner, Storyteller, Commander, Self-Believer). Take the High5Test at high5test.com to find out what your top 5 strengths are and then tune in on Sundays to learn what category those strengths fall in (Feeling, Motivating, Thinking, or Doing).
Sunday, October 23, 2022 | Swole Church: Building the Body, Assessing Our Strengths (Wk 4) | Pastor Michelle preaches the fourth sermon in our fall sermon series on Ephesians on Ephesians 3:14-22 in a sermon entitled "Built to Be Felt", focusing on our High5 Feelers (Empathizer, Coach, Optimist, Chameleon, Peace Keeper). Take the High5Test at high5test.com to find out what your top 5 strengths are and then tune in on Sundays to learn what category those strengths fall in (Feeling, Motivating, Thinking, or Doing).
Sunday, October 23, 2022 | Swole Church: Building the Body, Assessing Our Strengths (Wk 4) | Pastor Michelle preaches the fourth sermon in our fall sermon series on Ephesians on Ephesians 3:14-22 in a sermon entitled "Built to Be Felt", focusing on our High5 Feelers (Empathizer, Coach, Optimist, Chameleon, Peace Keeper). Take the High5Test at high5test.com to find out what your top 5 strengths are and then tune in on Sundays to learn what category those strengths fall in (Feeling, Motivating, Thinking, or Doing).
Sunday, October 16, 2022 | Listen to the annual business meeting for the Kingstowne Communion, held after worship on October 16, which included approving the pastor's salary, reviewing our financials and proposed budget for 2023, and receiving a list of members for the official chartering of Kingstowne as a United Methodist church.
Sunday, October 16, 2022 | Listen to the annual business meeting for the Kingstowne Communion, held after worship on October 16, which included approving the pastor's salary, reviewing our financials and proposed budget for 2023, and receiving a list of members for the official chartering of Kingstowne as a United Methodist church.
Sunday, October 16, 2022 | Swole Church: Building the Body, Assessing Our Strengths (Wk 3) | Rev. Sarah Calvert, Alexandria District Superintendent, preaches the third sermon in our fall sermon series on Ephesians on Ephesians 2:11-22 in a sermon entitled "Built to Last." Take the High5Test at high5test.com.
Sunday, October 16, 2022 | Swole Church: Building the Body, Assessing Our Strengths (Wk 3) | Rev. Sarah Calvert, Alexandria District Superintendent, preaches the third sermon in our fall sermon series on Ephesians on Ephesians 2:11-22 in a sermon entitled "Built to Last." Take the High5Test at high5test.com.
Sunday, October 9, 2022 | Swole Church: Building the Body, Assessing Our Strengths (Wk 2) | Pastor Michelle preaches the second sermon in our fall sermon series on Ephesians on Ephesians 1:15-23 in a sermon entitled "Built in the Glory." Take the High5Test at high5test.com.
Sunday, October 9, 2022 | Swole Church: Building the Body, Assessing Our Strengths (Wk 2) | Pastor Michelle preaches the second sermon in our fall sermon series on Ephesians on Ephesians 1:15-23 in a sermon entitled "Built in the Glory." Take the High5Test at high5test.com.
Sunday, October 2, 2022 | Swole Church: Building the Body, Assessing Our Strengths (Wk 1) | Pastor Michelle preaches the first sermon in our fall sermon series on Ephesians on Ephesians 1:3-14 in a sermon entitled "Built on the Ground." Take the High5Test at high5test.com.
Sunday, October 2, 2022 | Swole Church: Building the Body, Assessing Our Strengths (Wk 1) | Pastor Michelle preaches the first sermon in our fall sermon series on Ephesians on Ephesians 1:3-14 in a sermon entitled "Built on the Ground." Take the High5Test at high5test.com.
Sunday, September 25, 2022 | The Gospel According to Pinocchio (Wk 3) | Pastor Michelle preaches the final sermon of the series on the story of Jesus forgiving the adulterous woman in John, entitled "Jiminy Jesus & the Goodness of God."
Sunday, September 18, 2022 | The Gospel According to Pinocchio (Wk 2) | Pastor Michelle preaches on the story of the prodigal son in Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 in a sermon entitled "Puppets & Prodigals."
Sunday, September 11, 2022 | The Gospel According to Pinocchio (Wk 1) | Pastor Michelle preaches on Matthew 9:9-13 in a sermon entitled "God's Wish."
Sunday, September 4, 2022 | The Church Just Wants My Money (Wk 5) | Pastor Michelle preaches a sermon titled "Counting the Cost" from Luke 14 in the last week of our sermon series about the myths on money and what Jesus actually says about it.
Sunday, August 28, 2022 | The Church Just Wants My Money (Wk 4) | Pastor Michelle preaches a sermon titled "Rich in God" from Luke 12 in our sermon series about the myths on money and what Jesus actually says about it.
Sunday, August 21, 2022 | NBC Washington News4 Story & Hayfield Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Sunday, August 21, 2022 | The Church Just Wants My Money (Wk 3) | Pastor Michelle preaches a sermon titled "The Kingdom of Abundance" from Matthew 6:24-34 in our sermon series about the myths on money and what Jesus actually says about it.
Sunday, August 14, 2022 | The Church Just Wants My Money (Wk 2) | Pastor Michelle preaches a sermon titled "Stewarding the Kingdom" from Matthew 10 in our sermon series about the myths on money and what Jesus actually says about it.
Sunday, August 7, 2022 | The Church Just Wants My Money (Wk 1) | Pastor Michelle preaches from Matthew 22 in an introductory sermon of a sermon series about the myths on money and what Jesus actually says about it, titled "Changing the Subject."
Tuesday, August 2, 2022 | Sustaining Our Community: A 2022-2023 Stewardship Campaign | Our leadership team has decided to move up our annual stewardship campaign to this month, August 2022, due to the current financial reality of our church. Listen to Meghan Collins, our finance chair, and Renee Anderson, our new connections chair, talk about where we are and what's at stake. Read our August Top 10 E-note for all details about where we are financially and our August stewardship campaign, including figures on how far behind we are; documents for your reference including a 2023 draft budget and a list FAQs with answers; and a link to make your 2023 financial pledge as we make important decisions for the future. To give, visit kingstownecommunion.net/give. To learn more, email connect@kingstownecommmunion.net.
Sunday, July 31, 2022 | WORDLE: 8 Stabs at Understanding the Bible | Pastor Michelle preaches from Psalm 119 in the final sermon of the series on the word VALUE: How do we read it for all that it's worth?
Sunday, July 24, 2022 | WORDLE: 8 Stabs at Understanding the Bible | Pastor Michelle preaches from 1 Corinthians 15 on the word TRUTH: What is real and whose word can I trust?
Sunday, July 17, 2022 | WORDLE: 8 Stabs at Understanding the Bible | Pastor Michelle preaches from the story of Noah on the word ISSUE - how can we make sense of the Bible's many moral dilemmas?
Sunday, July 10, 2022 | WORDLE: 6 Stabs at Understanding the Bible | Guest preacher Dirk Robinson preaches on the word ERROR - how can the bible be both divinely inspired and full of contradiction and error?
Sunday, July 3, 2022 | WORDLE: 6 Stabs at Understanding the Bible | Pastor Michelle preaches on the word POWER - by what authority - Word of God or of people?
Sunday, June 26, 2022 | WORDLE: 6 Stabs at Understanding the Bible | Pastor Michelle preaches on the word SPEAK - who spoke it & why does it matter? | Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25, John 1:1-14
Sunday, June 19, 2022 | WORDLE: 6 Stabs at Understanding the Bible | Pastor Michelle preaches on the word SCRIBE - who wrote it and what for? | Scripture: Galatians 1:1-12
Sunday, June 12, 2022 | WORDLE: 6 Stabs at Understanding the Bible | Pastor Michelle preaches the word CANON - why these books and what for? | Scriptures: Deuteronomy 8, Isaiah 7
Sunday, June 5, 2022 | Pentecost Sunday | Pastor Michelle preaches an introductory sermon entitled "What the Bible is Not" as we begin our sermon series "Wordle: 6 Stabs at Understanding the Bible."
Sunday, May 29, 2022 | 50 Days Outside (Wk 7) | Jesus on the Cloud | Rev. Michelle Matthews
Sunday, May 22, 2022 | 50 Days Outside (Wk 6) | Jesus on the Road (to Damascus) | Rev. Michelle Matthews
Sunday, May 15, 2022 | 50 Days Outside (Wk 5) | Jesus by the Sheep Gate Pool | Rev. Michelle Matthews
Sunday, May 8, 2022 | 50 Days Outside (Wk 4) | Jesus by the River | Rev. Michelle Matthews
Sunday, May 1, 2022 | 50 Days Outside (Wk 3) | Jesus by the Seaside | Rev. Michelle Matthews
Sunday, April 24, 2022 | 50 Days Outside (Wk 2) | Jesus in the Courtyard | Rev. Michelle Matthews
Sunday, April 17, 2022 | Easter Sunday | 50 Days Outside (Wk 1) | Jesus on the Road | "The Same Old Story" with Rev. Michelle Matthews
Friday, April 15, 2022 | Good Friday | "The Passion That Waits for Us" with Rev. Michelle Matthews
Sunday, April 10, 2022 | Palm Sunday | "Good Enough" Sermon Series | "We're a Group Project" with Rev. Michelle Matthews
Saturday, April 16, 2022 | Lenten Congregation-Led Daily Devotional | Day 40 (Holy Saturday) with Natasha Gannon
Friday, April 15, 2022 | Lenten Congregation-Led Daily Devotional | Day 39 (Good Friday) with Renee Anderson
Thursday, April 14, 2022 | Lenten Congregation-Led Daily Devotional | Day 38 (Holy Thursday) with Betty Lynn Sprinkle
Wednesday, April 13, 2022 | Lenten Congregation-Led Daily Devotional | Day 37 (Holy Wednesday) with Melissa Russell
Tuesday, April 12, 2022 | Lenten Congregation-Led Daily Devotional | Day 36 (Holy Tuesday) with Richard Eggum
Monday, April 11, 2022 | Lenten Congregation-Led Daily Devotional | Day 35 (Holy Monday) with Aleks Trpkovska
Saturday, April 9, 2022 | Lenten Congregation-Led Daily Devotional | Day 34 with Pastor Michelle Matthews
Sunday, April 3, 2022 | 5th Sunday of Lent | "Good Enough" Sermon Series | "It's Okay to Be Fragile" with Rev. Michelle Matthews
Friday, April 8, 2022 | Lenten Congregation-Led Daily Devotional | Day 33 with Pastor Michelle Matthews
Thursday, April 7, 2022 | Lenten Congregation-Led Daily Devotional | Day 32 with Pastor Michelle Matthews
Wednesday, April 6, 2022 | Lenten Congregation-Led Daily Devotional | Day 31 with Deb Reynolds
Tuesday, April 5, 2022 | Lenten Congregation-Led Daily Devotional | Day 30 with Emmy Kampe
Monday, April 4, 2022 | Lenten Congregation-Led Daily Devotional | Day 29 with Betty Lynn Sprinkle
Saturday, April 2, 2022 | Lenten Congregation-Led Daily Devotional | Day 28 with Claire Battle
Friday, April 1, 2022 | Lenten Congregation-Led Daily Devotional | Day 27 with Stephanie Smith
Thursday, March 31, 2022 | Lenten Congregation-Led Daily Devotional | Day 26 with Richard Eggum
Sunday, March 27, 2022 | 4th Sunday of Lent | "Good Enough" Sermon Series | Luke 15:1-32 | "We Often Think It's About Us" with Rev. Michelle Matthews
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 | Lenten Congregation-Led Daily Devotional | Day 25 with Zach Lenkay
Tuesday, March 29, 2022 | Lenten Congregation-Led Daily Devotional | Day 24 with Pastor Michelle Matthews (yes, again!)
Monday, March 28, 2022 | Lenten Congregation-Led Daily Devotional | Day 23 with Pastor Michelle Matthews
Saturday, March 26, 2022 | Lenten Congregation-Led Daily Devotional | Day 22 with Ali Richards
Friday, March 25, 2022 | Lenten Congregation-Led Daily Devotional | Day 21 with Renee Anderson
Thursday, March 24, 2022 | Lenten Congregation-Led Daily Devotional | Day 20 with Mike McDaniel
Wednesday, March 23, 2022 | Lenten Congregation-Led Daily Devotional | Day 19 with Mavis Dezulovich
Sunday, March 20, 2022 | 3rd Sunday of Lent | "Good Enough" Sermon Series | Luke 13:1-9 | "Lots of Things Can Be Medicine" with Rev. Michelle Matthews
Tuesday, March 22, 2022 | Lenten Congregation-Led Daily Devotional | Day 18 with Deb Reynolds
Monday, March 21, 2022 | Lenten Congregation-Led Daily Devotional | Day 17 with Christine Cridland
Saturday, March 19, 2022 | Lenten Congregation-Led Daily Devotional | Day 16 with Christian Kampe
Friday, March 18, 2022 | Lenten Congregation-Led Daily Devotional | Day 15 with the Boddye Family
Sunday, March 13, 2022 | 2nd Sunday of Lent | "Good Enough" Sermon Series | Luke 13:31-35 | "There is So Much Out of Our Control" with Rev. Michelle Matthews
Thursday, March 17, 2022 | Lenten Congregation-Led Daily Devotional | Day 14 with Richard Wozniak
Wednesday, March 16, 2022 | Lenten Congregation-Led Daily Devotional | Day 13 with Vel Adame & Amber Tucker
Tuesday, March 15, 2022 | Lenten Congregation-Led Daily Devotional | Day 12 with Brit Egan
Monday, March 14, 2022 | Lenten Congregation-Led Daily Devotional | Day 11 with Betty Lynn Sprinkle
Saturday, March 12, 2022 | Lenten Congregation-Led Daily Devotional | Day 10 with Phoebe Coy
Friday, March 11, 2022 | Lenten Congregation-Led Daily Devotional | Day 9 with Gina Salmons
Thursday, March 10, 2022 | Lenten Congregation-Led Daily Devotional | Day 8 with Aleks Trpkovska
Sunday, March 6, 2022 | 1st Sunday of Lent | "Good Enough" Sermon Series | Luke 4:1-13 | "Ordinary Lives Can Be Holy" with Rev. Jen Coffey (guest preacher)
Wednesday, March 9, 2022 | Lenten Congregation-Led Daily Devotional | Day 7 with Brian Griffith
Tuesday, March 8, 2022 | Lenten Congregation-Led Daily Devotional | Day 6 with Anton Vanterpool
Monday, March 7, 2022 | Lenten Congregation-Led Daily Devotional | Day 5 with Stephanie Smith
Saturday, March 5, 2022 | Lenten Congregation-Led Daily Devotional | Day 4 with Matt Bennsky
Friday, March 4, 2022 | Lenten Congregation-Led Daily Devotional | Day 3 with Bret Salmons
Thursday, March 3, 2022 | Lenten Congregation-Led Daily Devotional | Day 2 with Dana Bennsky
Wednesday, March 2, 2022 | Ash Wednesday on the Patio | A Good Enough Lent | "When You Pray"
Wednesday, March 2, 2022 | A Good Enough Lent Congregation-Led Daily Devotional | Day 1 (Ash Wednesday) with Pastor Michelle
Sunday, February 27, 2022 | "Ask Me Anything" Sermon Series | Question 8: What do we make of prayer? Why are some prayers answered and others not?
Sunday, February 20, 2022 | "Ask Me Anything" Sermon Series | Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48 | Question 7: Are we really supposed to turn the other cheek and let people walk all over us? Do you have questions about God or about faith? And if you say you don’t, you’re lying. We all do. This winter 2022, we’re making room for people to ask big questions, questions you might have heard were off limits in the church, questions that you’ve been dying to ask a pastor for much of your adult life. No question is off limits. You can ask Pastor Michelle anything. She will be basing every sermon in January and February on your questions and the scriptures that help to answer them. Submit your questions at kingstownecommunion.net/askmeanything.
Sunday, February 13, 2022 | "Ask Me Anything" Sermon Series | Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20 | Question 6: Can I be pro-choice and still be a Christian? Do you have questions about God or about faith? And if you say you don’t, you’re lying. We all do. This winter 2022, we’re making room for people to ask big questions, questions you might have heard were off limits in the church, questions that you’ve been dying to ask a pastor for much of your adult life. No question is off limits. You can ask Pastor Michelle anything. She will be basing every sermon in January and February on your questions and the scriptures that help to answer them. Submit your questions at kingstownecommunion.net/askmeanything.
Sunday, February 6, 2022 | "Ask Me Anything" Sermon Series | Scripture: Song of Solomon 8:6-7 | Question 5: If heaven is so wonderful, why are we do afraid to die? Do you have questions about God or about faith? And if you say you don’t, you’re lying. We all do. This winter 2022, we’re making room for people to ask big questions, questions you might have heard were off limits in the church, questions that you’ve been dying to ask a pastor for much of your adult life. No question is off limits. You can ask Pastor Michelle anything. She will be basing every sermon in January and February on your questions and the scriptures that help to answer them. Submit your questions at kingstownecommunion.net/askmeanything.
Sunday, January 30, 2022 | "Ask Me Anything" Sermon Series | Scripture: John 13:13-17 | Question 4: What is God's will in marriage and singleness? Do you have questions about God or about faith? And if you say you don’t, you’re lying. We all do. This winter 2022, we’re making room for people to ask big questions, questions you might have heard were off limits in the church, questions that you’ve been dying to ask a pastor for much of your adult life. No question is off limits. You can ask Pastor Michelle anything. She will be basing every sermon in January and February on your questions and the scriptures that help to answer them. Submit your questions at kingstownecommunion.net/askmeanything.
Sunday, January 23, 2022 | "Ask Me Anything" Sermon Series | Scripture: Ephesians 1 | Question 3: Is there only one way to God? Do you have questions about God or about faith? And if you say you don’t, you’re lying. We all do. This winter 2022, we’re making room for people to ask big questions, questions you might have heard were off limits in the church, questions that you’ve been dying to ask a pastor for much of your adult life. No question is off limits. You can ask Pastor Michelle anything. She will be basing every sermon in January and February on your questions and the scriptures that help to answer them. Submit your questions at kingstownecommunion.net/askmeanything.
Sunday, January 16, 2022 | "Ask Me Anything" Sermon Series | Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, Luke 13:1-19 | Question 2: How does a loving God allow suffering? Do you have questions about God or about faith? And if you say you don’t, you’re lying. We all do. This winter 2022, we’re making room for people to ask big questions, questions you might have heard were off limits in the church, questions that you’ve been dying to ask a pastor for much of your adult life. No question is off limits. You can ask Pastor Michelle anything. She will be basing every sermon in January and February on your questions and the scriptures that help to answer them. Submit your questions at kingstownecommunion.net/askmeanything.
Sunday, January 9, 2022 | "Ask Me Anything" Sermon Series | Scripture: Romans 1:16-18; 3:22-30 | Question 1: How should Christians view New Age spirituality? Do you have questions about God or about faith? And if you say you don’t, you’re lying. We all do. This winter 2022, we’re making room for people to ask big questions, questions you might have heard were off limits in the church, questions that you’ve been dying to ask a pastor for much of your adult life. No question is off limits. You can ask Pastor Michelle anything. She will be basing every sermon in January and February on your questions and the scriptures that help to answer them. Submit your questions at kingstownecommunion.net/askmeanything.
Sun, January 2, 2021 | Epiphany Sunday | Pastor Michelle preaches a bonus episode on Epiphany Sunday for our series "Believe: A Ted Lasso Christmas" entitled "The truth will set you free...but first it will piss you off."
Sun, December 19, 2021 | 4th Sunday of Advent | Pastor Michelle preaches the four sermon in our Advent sermon series "Believe: A Ted Lasso Christmas" entitled "You play a lot of darts, Ted?"
Sun, December 12, 2021 | 3rd Sunday of Advent | Pastor Michelle preaches the third sermon in our Advent sermon series "Believe: A Ted Lasso Christmas" entitled "Futbol is Life!"
Sun, December 5, 2021 | 2nd Sunday of Advent | Pastor Michelle preaches the second sermon in our Advent sermon series "Believe: A Ted Lasso Christmas" entitled "If you have a little love in your heart, there ain't nothing you can't get through together."
Sun, November 28, 2021 | 1st Sunday of Advent | Pastor Michelle preaches the first sermon in our Advent sermon series "Believe: A Ted Lasso Christmas" entitled "It's the (lack of) hope that kills you."
Thurs, November 25, 2021 | Thanksgiving Day | Pastor Michelle preaches an intro sermon entitled "Anonymous Christianity" for our "Believe: A Ted Lasso Christmas" sermon series beginning the first Sunday of Advent, November 28, 2021.
Sunday, November 28, 2021 is Commitment Sunday at the Kingstowne Communion. How is God calling you to extend the table through your financial and service commitments at Kingstowne?
Sun, November 14, 2021 | A summary of what took place during Kingstowne's first annual charge conference, the annual business meeting of the church.
Sunday, November 14, 2021 | Sermon Series: I've Been Meaning to Ask... | Pastor Michelle continues with the final of the four simple questions in this sermon and conversation series: Where do we go from here? I'VE BEEN MEANING TO ASK... A Sermon & Conversation Series Some of the best conversations start with good questions—questions we’ve been meaning to ask, questions that keep us curious, and questions that lead us deeper into courage and connection. This fall, as we continue to regather, and as the challenges to becoming beloved community once again still prove to be complex and endless, we'll be asking four simple questions together, meant to help us behold each other as images of the divine and strengthen our capacity for listening, empathy, and compassion. I've been meaning to ask... ...where are you from? ...where does it hurt? ...what do you need? ...where do we go from here? Through vulnerability and authenticity, may our courageous conversations lead us to glimpse hope, joy, and beauty—and to become the community God created us to be.
Sunday, November 7, 2021 | Sermon Series: I've Been Meaning to Ask... | Pastor Michelle continues with the third of the four simple questions in this sermon and conversation series: What do you need? I'VE BEEN MEANING TO ASK... A Sermon & Conversation Series Some of the best conversations start with good questions—questions we’ve been meaning to ask, questions that keep us curious, and questions that lead us deeper into courage and connection. This fall, as we continue to regather, and as the challenges to becoming beloved community once again still prove to be complex and endless, we'll be asking four simple questions together, meant to help us behold each other as images of the divine and strengthen our capacity for listening, empathy, and compassion. I've been meaning to ask... ...where are you from? ...where does it hurt? ...what do you need? ...where do we go from here? Through vulnerability and authenticity, may our courageous conversations lead us to glimpse hope, joy, and beauty—and to become the community God created us to be.
Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021 | Michelle preaches a short message on Revelation 7 for All Hallows Eve, and Bret and Michelle lead us in a spooky, spiritual hymn to the tune of "House of the Rising Sun."
Sunday, October 24, 2021 | Sermon Series: I've Been Meaning to Ask... | Pastor Michelle continues with the second of the four simple questions in this sermon and conversation series: Where does it hurt? I'VE BEEN MEANING TO ASK... A Sermon & Conversation Series Some of the best conversations start with good questions—questions we’ve been meaning to ask, questions that keep us curious, and questions that lead us deeper into courage and connection. This fall, as we continue to regather, and as the challenges to becoming beloved community once again still prove to be complex and endless, we'll be asking four simple questions together, meant to help us behold each other as images of the divine and strengthen our capacity for listening, empathy, and compassion. I've been meaning to ask... ...where are you from? ...where does it hurt? ...what do you need? ...where do we go from here? Through vulnerability and authenticity, may our courageous conversations lead us to glimpse hope, joy, and beauty—and to become the community God created us to be.
Sunday, October 17, 2021 | Sermon Series: I've Been Meaning to Ask... | Pastor Michelle gets the series started, zeroing in on the first of the four simple questions: Where are you from? I'VE BEEN MEANING TO ASK... A Sermon & Conversation Series Some of the best conversations start with good questions—questions we’ve been meaning to ask, questions that keep us curious, and questions that lead us deeper into courage and connection. This fall, as we continue to regather, and as the challenges to becoming beloved community once again still prove to be complex and endless, we'll be asking four simple questions together, meant to help us behold each other as images of the divine and strengthen our capacity for listening, empathy, and compassion. I've been meaning to ask... ...where are you from? ...where does it hurt? ...what do you need? ...where do we go from here? Through vulnerability and authenticity, may our courageous conversations lead us to glimpse hope, joy, and beauty—and to become the community God created us to be.
Sunday, October 10, 2021 | Sermon Series: I've Been Meaning to Ask... | Michelle's aunt, Rev. Fran Cooper, preaches a pre-series sermon entitled "From Water & the Spirit", beginning to ask the first of four simple questions of this series: Where are you from? I'VE BEEN MEANING TO ASK... A Sermon & Conversation Series Some of the best conversations start with good questions—questions we’ve been meaning to ask, questions that keep us curious, and questions that lead us deeper into courage and connection. This fall, as we continue to regather, and as the challenges to becoming beloved community once again still prove to be complex and endless, we'll be asking four simple questions together, meant to help us behold each other as images of the divine and strengthen our capacity for listening, empathy, and compassion. I've been meaning to ask... ...where are you from? ...where does it hurt? ...what do you need? ...where do we go from here? Through vulnerability and authenticity, may our courageous conversations lead us to glimpse hope, joy, and beauty—and to become the community God created us to be.
Sunday, September 26, 2021 | Sermon Series: Risky Business | The Gospel According to Mark | Pastor Michelle preaches on Mark 9:38-50 in series on the riskiness of Gospel according to Mark's Gospel.
Sunday, September 26, 2021 | Sermon Series: Risky Business | The Gospel According to Mark | Pastor Michelle preaches on Mark 10:2-16 in series on the riskiness of Gospel according to Mark's Gospel.
Sunday, September 19, 2021 | Sermon Series: Risky Business | The Gospel According to Mark | Pastor Michelle preaches on Mark 9:30-37 in series on the riskiness of Gospel according to Mark's Gospel.
Sunday, September 12, 2021 | Sermon Series: Risky Business | The Gospel According to Mark | Pastor Michelle preaches on Mark 8:27-38 in series on the riskiness of Gospel according to Mark's Gospel.
Sunday, August 29, 2021 | Sermon Series: Risky Business | The Gospel According to Mark | Michelle preaches on Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 in series on the riskiness of Gospel according to Mark's Gospel.
Sunday, September 5, 2021 | Sermon Series: Risky Business | The Gospel According to Mark | Pastor Michelle preaches on Mark 7:24-38 in series on the riskiness of Gospel according to Mark's Gospel.
Sunday, August 15, 2021 | Sermon Series: Ten Commandments | Pastor Michelle preaches on Numbers 11 and the story of the Israelites pining after their days in Egypt, as we round out our summer series on the Ten Commandments, zooming in this week on the 10th Commandment: "Thou shall not covet."
Sunday, August 8, 2021 | Sermon Series: Ten Commandments | Pastor Michelle preaches on Genesis 19 and the story of Sodom and Gomorrah, as we continue in our summer series on the Ten Commandments, zooming in this week on the 9th Commandment: "Thou shall not bear false witness."
Sunday, August 1, 2021 | Sermon Series: Ten Commandments | Pastor Michelle preaches as we continue in our summer series on the Ten Commandments, zooming in this week on the 8th Commandment: "Thou shall not steal."
Sunday, July 25, 2021 | Sermon Series: Ten Commandments | Pastor Michelle preaches on the love story of Jacob and Rachel, as we continue in our summer series on the Ten Commandments, zooming in this week on the 7th Commandment: "Thou shall not commit adultery."
Sunday, July 18, 2021 | Sermon Series: Ten Commandments | Pastor Michelle preaches on the story of David dancing before the Lord, as we continue in our summer series on the Ten Commandments, zooming in this week on the 6th Commandment: "Thou shalt not murder."
Sunday, July 11, 2021 | Sermon Series: Ten Commandments | Pastor Michelle preaches on the story of King Solomon's wisdom in 1 Kings as we continue in our summer series on the Ten Commandments, zooming in this week on the 5th Commandment: "Thou shall honor your father and mother."
Sunday, July 4, 2021 | Sermon Series: Ten Commandments | Associate Pastor of Discipleship, Alyssa Densham, preaches on the story of Elijah as we continue in our summer series on the Ten Commandments, zooming in this week on the 4th Commandment: "Thou shalt keep the Sabbath holy."
Sunday, June 27, 2021 | Sermon Series: Ten Commandments | Pastor Michelle preaches on story of King Saul as we continue in our summer series on the Ten Commandments, zooming in this week on the 3rd Commandment.
Sunday, June 20, 2021 | Sermon Series: Ten Commandments | Pastor Michelle preaches on Exodus 15, the story of the Golden Calf, as we continue in our summer series on the Ten Commandments, zooming in this week on the 2nd Commandment.
Sunday, June 13, 2021 | Sermon Series: Ten Commandments | Pastor Michelle preached on Genesis 1 as we continue in our summer series on the Ten Commandments, zooming in on the 1st Commandment.
Sunday, June 6, 2021 | Sermon Series: Ten Commandments | Pastor Michelle preached on Exodus 20 as we begin our summer series on the Ten Commandments.
Sunday, May 30, 2021 | Pastor Michelle preaches a sermon on John 10 and the Good Shepherd over Memorial Day weekend.
Sunday, May 16, 2021 | 6th Sunday after Easter | Guest pastor Rev. Kameron Wilds concludes our Easter sermon series "Ordinary Encounters with an Extraordinary God" with a message based on Psalm 139 that talks about the importance of sleep. Bret and Gina sing Shane and Shane's arrangement of "Psalm 139 (Far Too Wonderful)."
Sunday, May 9, 2021 | 5th Sunday after Easter | Alyssa continues our Easter sermon series "Ordinary Encounters with an Extraordinary God" with a Mother's Day message based on Isaiah 66:7-9 titled "Birthing Babies" that talks about birth stories and all of us being midwives of God's creation. Bret and Gina sing the George Strait classic "I Saw God Today."
Sunday, May 2, 2021 | 4th Sunday after Easter | Guest pastor Rev. Kameron Wilds continues our Easter sermon series "Ordinary Encounters with an Extraordinary God" with a message based on Romans 8:19-23 that talks about the reciprocal relationship with our pets and being stewards of all of God's Creation. Bret and Gina sing "All Creatures of Our God and King."
Sunday, April 25, 2021 | 3rd Sunday after Easter | Guest pastor Rev. Kameron Wilds continues our Easter sermon series "Ordinary Encounters with an Extraordinary God" with a message based on Luke 19:1-9 that talks about friendships, tacos, and our need to be connected to others. Bret and Gina sing "Reckless Love."
Sunday, April 18, 2021 | 2nd Sunday after Easter | Guest pastor Rev. Kameron Wilds continues our Easter sermon series "Ordinary Encounters with an Extraordinary God" with a message based on Luke 10:1-9 that digs into how the simple act of eating can connect us to God and others. Bret and Gina sing "One Day."
Guest pastor Kameron Wilds kicks off our Eastertide sermon series with a message based on Luke 4:16-21 that invites us to begin to look for God in the details of our ordinary lives. Bret and Gina sing "Build My Life."
Sunday, April 4, 2021 | Easter Sunday | Guest pastor Rev. Kameron Wilds preaches his message on how the death and resurrection of Jesus is an epic plot twist. Bret and Gina sing "Great Things" by Phil Wickham.
Sunday, March 28, 2021 | Palm Sunday | Alyssa gives a special Palm Sunday message on 1 Corinthians 1:18-25. Bret and Gina sing "Hosanna" by Hillsong.
Sunday, March 21, 2021 | 5th Sunday of Lent | Alyssa continues in our Lenten sermon series "Not Today Satan" with the story in Matthew 16:21-28 of Jesus telling Peter to "Get behind me, Satan!"
Sunday, March 14, 2021 | 4th Sunday of Lent | Pastor Michelle continues in our Lenten sermon series "Not Today Satan" with the story in Luke 13:10-17 of Jesus freeing the woman from Satan, the Crippling Spirit.
Sunday, March 7, 2021 | 3rd Sunday of Lent | Pastor Michelle continues in our Lenten sermon series "Not Today Satan" with the prayer that Jesus prays in John 17 about the evil one.
Sunday, February 28, 2021 | 2nd Sunday of Lent | Alyssa, our Wesley Seminary Intern, continues in our Lenten sermon series "Not Today Satan" with the story where Jesus is accused of being Beelzebub, the Ruler of Demons.
Sunday, February 21, 2021 | 1st Sunday of Lent | Pastor Michelle kicks off our new Lenten sermon series "Not Today Satan" with Satan, the Tempter, in the wilderness with Jesus.
Wed, February 17, 2021 | Ash Wednesday | Join the Kingstowne Communion for a 35 minute worship service of song, confession, reflection, imposition of ashes, and baptismal remembrance.
Sunday, February 14, 2021 | Sunday Worship | Pastor Michelle preaches a sermon on the story of Jacob and Joseph in Genesis 50 in our sermon series entitled "This Is Us: Putting the Enneagram to Work," diving into each number of the Enneagram as it relates to family drama, growth, and those who have the capacity to hurt us the most.
Sunday, January 31, 2021 | Sunday Worship | Pastor Michelle preaches a sermon on Luke 18:9-16 in our sermon series entitled "This Is Us: Putting the Enneagram to Work," diving into each number of the Enneagram as it relates to faith, sin, and God.
Sunday, January 24, 2021 | Sunday Worship | Pastor Michelle preaches a sermon on 2 Corinthians 2 in our sermon series entitled "This Is Us: Putting the Enneagram to Work," diving into each number of the Enneagram as it relates to how we experience and process discouragement, depression, and anxiety.
Sunday, January 17, 2021 | Sunday Worship | Pastor Michelle preaches a sermon on 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 in our sermon series entitled "This Is Us: Putting the Enneagram to Work," diving into each number of the Enneagram as it relates to how others perceive us and the impact that makes on our connections with others.
Sunday, January 10, 2021 | Sunday Worship | Pastor Michelle preaches a sermon on Acts 15 and dives into each number of the Enneagram as it relates to healthy conflict in our sermon series entitled "This Is Us: Putting the Enneagram to Work."
Sunday, January 10, 2021 | Sunday Worship | Pastor Michelle preaches a sermon on Acts 15 and dives into each number of the Enneagram as it relates to healthy conflict in our sermon series entitled "This Is Us: Putting the Enneagram to Work."
Sunday, January 3, 2021 | Sunday Worship | Pastor Michelle preaches a sermon on Romans 12 and begins to dive into the relational triads of the Enneagram in our new sermon series entitled "This Is Us: Putting the Enneagram to Work."
Christmas Eve 2020 | Pastor Michelle preaches a Christmas message and the band leads us in "What Child is This" and "O Holy Night."
Sunday, December 20, 2020 | Sunday Morning Worship | 4th Sunday of Advent | Pastor Michelle preaches a sermon on Scripture's messages from the angels entitled "Angels We Have Heard on High" in our Advent 2020 sermon series "Heaven & Nature Sing."
Sunday, December 13, 2020 | Sunday Morning Worship | 3rd Sunday of Advent | Pastor Michelle preaches a sermon on Mary's Magnificat entitled "Joy to the World" in our Advent 2020 sermon series "Heaven & Nature Sing."
Sunday, December 6, 2020 | Sunday Morning Worship | 2nd Sunday of Advent | Alyssa, our Wesley Seminary ministry intern, preaches a sermon on Romans 8 entitled "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" in our Advent 2020 sermon series "Heaven & Nature Sing."
Sunday, November 29, 2020 | Sunday Morning Worship | 1st Sunday of Advent | Michelle preaches a sermon on Mark 1 and 13 entitled "Go Tell It on the Mountain" in our Advent 2020 sermon series "Heaven & Nature Sing."
Sunday, November 22, 2020 | Sunday Morning Worship | Michelle preaches on Jesus' Kingdom of God parable in Matthew 25:14-30 in our fall sermon series "Dodge the Dumpster Fire: Building God's Kingdom When This One's on Fire."
Sunday, November 15, 2020 | Sunday Morning Worship | Michelle preaches on Jesus' Kingdom of God parable in Matthew 22:1-14 in our fall sermon series "Dodge the Dumpster Fire: Building God's Kingdom When This One's on Fire."
Sunday, November 8, 2020 | Sunday Morning Worship | Alyssa, our Wesley Seminary intern, preaches on Jesus' Kingdom of God parable in Matthew 20:1-16 in our fall sermon series "Dodge the Dumpster Fire: Building God's Kingdom When This One's on Fire."
Sunday, November 1, 2020 | Sunday Morning Worship | Michelle preaches on Jesus' Kingdom of God parable in Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 in our fall sermon series "Dodge the Dumpster Fire: Building God's Kingdom When This One's on Fire."
Sunday, October 25, 2020 | Sunday Morning Worship | Michelle preaches on Jesus' Kingdom of God parable in Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 in our fall sermon series "Dodge the Dumpster Fire: Building God's Kingdom When This One's on Fire."
Tuesday, October 27, 2020 | Courageous Conversations in the Cloud | Pastor Michelle interviews Rev. Kameron Wilds of Rising Hope Mission Church in Alexandria, VA about what we talk about when we talk about poverty and what God has to do with it. Kameron also shares about the ministry of Rising Hope and how Kingstowne and Rising Hope will be partnering this year.
Sunday, October 18, 2020 | Sunday Morning Worship | The 6th and final week of our fall series entitled "What We Talk About When We Talk About God." Michelle preaches from Ephesians 4 about the God who is SO, Bret and Gina lead us in "10,000 Reasons", and Claire and Ryan Battle share their testimony.
Sunday, October 11, 2020 | Sunday Morning Worship | Week 5 of our fall series entitled "What We Talk About When We Talk About God." Michelle preaches from Revelation 7 and 21 about the God who is AHEAD and Bret & Gina lead us in a favorite hymn "Be Thou My Vision."
Sunday, October 4, 2020 | Sunday Morning Worship | Week 4 of our fall series entitled "What We Talk About When We Talk About God." Michelle preaches from Romans 8 about the God who is FOR and Bret & Gina lead us in "More Than Conquerors."
Tuesday, September 29, 2020 | Courageous Conversations in the Cloud | Pastor Michelle interviews Rabbi David Widzer of Temple B'nai Shalom in Fairfax Station, VA about the Jewish high holy days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur and what we as Christians and fellow humans can learn from these ancient festivals about God's common call for us to work towards the healing of creation.
Sunday, September 27, 2020 | Sunday Morning Worship | Week 3 of our fall series entitled "What We Talk About When We Talk About God." Michelle preaches from John 14 about how God is WITH. Bret & Gina lead us in "Breathe on Us" and Mia shares her testimony.
Sunday, September 20, 2020 | Sunday Morning Worship | Week 2 of our fall series entitled "What We Talk About When We Talk About God." Michelle preaches from John 1 about how God is BOTH. Bret & Gina lead us in "Reckless Love" and Robyn Morrissette shares a testimony.
Sunday, September 13, 2020 | Sunday Morning Worship | Week 1 of our fall series entitled "What We Talk About When We Talk About God." Michelle preaches from Colossians 1 about how God is OPEN. Bret & Gina lead us in "Great Are You Lord" and Zach Lenkay shares a testimony.
Sunday, June 28, 2020 | Sunday Morning Live from Home | Week 3 of our summer sermon series through the 12 minor prophets entitled "How Long O Lord," listening in to the prophet Amos. We also get a bit of history about Stonewall and the modern PRIDE movement from the Collins.
Sunday, June 21, 2020 | Sunday Morning Live from Home | Week 2 of our summer sermon series through the 12 minor prophets entitled "How Long O Lord," listening in to the prophet Joel.
Sunday, June 14 , 2020 | Sunday Morning Live from Home | Week 1 of our summer sermon series through the 12 minor prophets entitled "How Long O Lord," listening in to the prophet Hosea.
Sunday, May 24, 2020 | Sunday Morning Live from Home | Michelle preaches the sixth week of our series Pandemic Proportion on the book of 1 Peter with a sermon entitled "Extraordinary Baptism" based on the rest of 1 Peter 3:18-22. Bret and Gina lead us in "Open Up the Heavens" for Ascension Sunday.
Sunday, May 17, 2020 | Sunday Morning Live from Home | Michelle preaches the fifth week of our series Pandemic Proportion on the book of 1 Peter with a sermon entitled "Extraordinary Blessing" based on the rest of 1 Peter 3:8-17. Bret and Gina lead us in singing "King of Kings" and a new song "Blessing."
Sunday, May 10, 2020 | Sunday Morning Live from Home | Alyssa, our Children's Ministry Director, having just finished her first year of seminary, preaches the fourth sermon in our series Pandemic Proportion on the book of 1 Peter with a sermon entitled "Extraordinary Call" based on the rest of 1 Peter 2. Bret and Gina lead us in "Called Me Higher" and "It is Well."
Sunday, May 3, 2020 | Sunday Morning Live from Home | Michelle continues in our new sermon Pandemic Proportion on the book of 1 Peter with a sermon on 1 Peter 2 entitled "Extraordinary Church." Bret and Gina lead us in "Build My Life" and "The Church's One Foundation."
Sunday, April 26, 2020 | Sunday Morning Live from Home | Michelle continues in our new sermon Pandemic Proportion on the book of 1 Peter with a sermon on the rest of 1 Peter 1 entitled "Extraordinary Way." Bret and Gina lead us in "Lord I Need You" and "Hymn of the Holy Spirit."
Sunday, April 19, 2020 | Sunday Morning Live from Home | Michelle kicks off our new sermon Pandemic Proportion on the book of 1 Peter with a sermon on 1 Peter 1 entitled "Extraordinary Hope." Bret and Gina lead us in "This My Inheritance" and "Hope Has a Name."
Sunday, March 22, 2020 | Online Worship Only | Pastor Michelle preaches the fourth week of Lent in a sermon series on the Lord's Prayer called "As He Taught Us to Pray," focusing this week on the story of King Solomon in 1 Kings 3-11. Bret and the band lead us in "I Believe" and "Reckless Love."
Sunday, March 15, 2020 | Online Worship Only | Guest preacher Rev. Randy Orndorff preaches the third week of Lent in a sermon series on the Lord's Prayer called "As He Taught Us to Pray," focusing this week on Exodus 16:2-15 & John 6:30-35. Bret and the band lead us in a new favorite "Waymaker" and "Jesus Christ, Bread of Life."
Sunday, March 8, 2020 | Pastor Michelle preaches the second week of Lent in a sermon series on the Lord's Prayer called "As He Taught Us to Pray," focusing this week on Genesis 17:1-17, 15-16. Bret and the band lead us in "Forever Reign" and "Give Me Jesus."
Sunday, March 1, 2020 | Pastor Michelle preaches the first week of Lent in a new sermon series on the Lord's Prayer called "As He Taught Us to Pray," focusing this week on Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7. Bret and the band lead us in "Great Are You Lord" and our new Lenten theme song "Lord's Prayer."
Sunday, February 23, 2020 | Pastor Michelle preaches a sermon for Transfiguration Sunday, and Bret and the band lead us in "Open Up the Heavens" and "Transfiguration."
Sunday, February 16, 2020 | Pastor Michelle preaches the last week of our winter sermon series "A Neighbor Just Like You" on the faith of Mister Rogers, focusing on Matthew 25. Bret and the band lead us in "Build Your Kingdom Here" and "Good Grace."
Sunday, February 9, 2020 | Pastor Michelle preaches the sixth week of our winter sermon series "A Neighbor Just Like You" on the faith of Mister Rogers, focusing on 1 Peter 3:8-22, and Meghan Collins shares her testimony in a form a letter she wrote to the Bishop of the Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church. Bret and the band lead us in "What Love My God" and "For the One".
Sunday, February 2, 2020 | Pastor Michelle preaches the fifth week of our winter sermon series "A Neighbor Just Like You" on the faith of Mister Rogers, focusing on Matthew 7. Bret and the band lead us in "No Longer Slaves" and a new song "As You Find Me."
Sunday, January 26, 2020 | Pastor Michelle preaches the fourth week of our winter sermon series "A Neighbor Just Like You" on the faith of Mister Rogers, focusing on 1 Timothy 4:7-16. Bret and the band lead us in a little acapella round "Jubilate Deo", "Your Love Awakens Me", and then a musical rendition of the Lord's Prayer.
Sunday, January 19, 2020 | Pastor Michelle preaches the third week of our winter sermon series "A Neighbor Just Like You" on the faith of Mister Rogers, focusing on 1 Corinthians 15. Bret and the band lead us in a worship staple "How Great is Our God" and and a new favorite "Reconciliation Hymn."
Sunday, January 12, 2020 | Guest preacher Josh Orndorff preaches the second week of our winter sermon series "A Neighbor Just Like You" on the faith of Mister Rogers, focusing on Genesis 1. Bret and the band lead us in "Good and Gracious King" and "Be Kind to Yourself."
Sunday, January 5, 2020 | Epiphany Sunday | Michelle preaches the first week of our winter sermon series "A Neighbor Just Like You" on the faith of Mister Rogers, focusing on Luke 12. Bret and the band lead us in "Stand in Your Love" and "You Say."
Sunday, December 29, 2019 | Sabbath Sunday | Michelle and Bret introduce our winter sermon series entitled "A Neighbor Just Like You" on the faith of Mr. Rogers with some classic Mr. Rogers hits and a little intro, connected to the story of the Incarnation and arrival of the wisemen at Epiphany, about why Mr. Rogers might just be the dose of kindness and honesty we need right now.
Monday, December 23, 2019 | Christmas at the Barn 2019 | Michelle preaches from the Christmas text in Luke 2 in a Christmas message entitled "But..." at the barn at Nalls Produce. Bret and the band lead us in two contemporary Christmas hymns: "Light of the World" and "Behold Him."
Sunday, December 22, 2019 | 4th Sunday of Advent | Michelle preaches from the end of Luke 1, the story of Mary, Elizabeth, and Mary's magnificat, as we continue our Advent series entitled "And He Shall Be Called." Bret and the band lead us in "Mary Did You Know?" and "Advent Hymn."
4th Week of Advent 2019 | Join us as we pray through the seasonal Scriptures together. We will pray that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word.
Sunday, December 15, 2019 | 3rd Sunday of Advent | Michelle preaches from the second half of Matthew 1, the story of Joseph, as we continue our Advent series entitled "And He Shall Be Called." Bret and the band lead us in two new Advent/Christmas songs: "Light of the World" and "Gather 'Round Ye Children Come".
3rd Week of Advent 2019 | Join us as we pray through the seasonal Scriptures together. We will pray that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word.
3rd Week of Advent 2019 | Join us as we pray through the seasonal Scriptures together. We will pray that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word.
3rd Week of Advent 2019 | Join us as we pray through the seasonal Scriptures together. We will pray that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word.
2nd Week of Advent 2019 | Join us as we pray through the seasonal Scriptures together. We will pray that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word.
Sunday, December 8, 2019 | 2nd Sunday of Advent (abbreviated service followed by Rise Against Hunger meal-packing) | Michelle preaches from John 1:6-8, 19-28, as we continue our Advent series entitled "And He Shall Be Called." Bret and the band lead us in "O Come O Come Emmanuel" and "Rising Sun".
2nd Week of Advent 2019 | Join us as we pray through the seasonal Scriptures together. We will pray that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word.
2nd Week of Advent 2019 | Join us as we pray through the seasonal Scriptures together. We will pray that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word.
Sunday, December 1, 2019 | 1st Sunday of Advent | Michelle preaches from Isaiah 40:1-11, as we begin our Advent series entitled "And He Shall Be Called." Bret and the band lead us in two contemporary Christmas tunes, "God with Us" and our new theme song "Unto Us."
1st Week of Advent 2019 | Join us as we pray through the seasonal Scriptures together. We will pray that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word.
Sunday, November 24, 2019 | Michelle preaches a sermon on the story of Zaccheaus, in our sermon series entitled "Grateful: The Move from 'Me' to 'We'". Bret and the band lead us in "Called Me Higher" and "Take My Life."
Trey and Marie share a testimony about what the Kingstowne Communion has meant to them and how it compels them to live, serve, and give on Sunday, November 17, 2019.
Sunday, November 17, 2019 | Michelle preaches a sermon on Luke 18:9-14, in our sermon series entitled "Grateful: The Move from 'Me' to 'We'". Bret and the band lead us in "All the People Said Amen" and a new song "To the Table".
Sunday, November 10, 2019 | Michelle preaches a sermon on Mark 10:17-31, in our sermon series entitled "Grateful: The Move from 'Me' to 'We'". Guest worship leader Chelsea Morse and the band lead us in "Your Love Awakens Me" and "Great Are You Lord".
Sunday, November 3, 2019 | Michelle preaches a sermon on Mark 10:46-52, in our new sermon series entitled "Grateful: The Move from 'Me' to 'We'". Bret and the band lead us in "Raise a Hallelujah" and "Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace)".
Sunday, October 27, 2019 | Michelle preaches a sermon on Luke 17:11-19, kicking off our new sermon series entitled "Grateful: The Move from 'Me' to 'We'". Bret and the band lead us in "Forever" and our new theme song for the series "Grateful."
Sunday, October 20, 2019 | Season After Pentecost | Guest preacher Devon Earle preaches on the story of the unnamed woman with the problem of blood in our sermon series "The Handmaid's Tale: Biblical Stories of the Silenced." Bret and the band lead us in two new songs: "Trust in You" and "Spirit Move."
Sunday, October 13, 2019 | Season After Pentecost | Pastor Michelle preaches on the story of the unnamed woman caught in adultery as a part of our sermon series "The Handmaid's Tale: Biblical Stories of the Silenced." Bret and the band lead us in a Charles Wesley hymn "Jesus Lover of My Soul" as well as a new song based on this this story "Splinters and Stones."
Sunday, October 6, 2019 | Season After Pentecost | Worship & Serve at Huntley Meadows Park | Pastor Michelle preaches on the story of the unnamed divorcee at the well as a part of our sermon series "The Handmaid's Tale: Biblical Stories of the Silenced." Bret and the band lead us in a favorite spiritual as well as a new song "Build in Me."
Week of Sunday, Sept 29, 2019 | Season After Pentecost | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scripture Today: Luke 15:1-10.
Week of Sunday, Sept 29, 2019 | Season After Pentecost | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scripture Today: Hebrews 11:29-12:2.
Sunday, September 22, 2019 | Season After Pentecost | Emily, pastor from Aldersgate Church, guest preaches on Esther, the orphan in Esther 4 as a part of our sermon series "The Handmaid's Tale: Biblical Stories of the Silenced." Bret and the band lead "Yes and Amen" and and a beautiful new song "Brave."
Sunday, September 15, 2019 | Season After Pentecost | Michelle preaches a sermon on Rahab, the prostitute in Judges 2 as a part of our sermon series "The Handmaid's Tale: Biblical Stories of the Silenced." Bret and the band lead "How He Loves" and an old favorite "Love is War."
Week of Sunday, Sept 29, 2019 | Season After Pentecost | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scripture Today: Jeremiah 1:4-10.
Week of Sunday, Sept 22, 2019 | Season After Pentecost | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scripture Today: Jeremiah 18:1-11.
Week of Sunday, Sept 22, 2019 | Season After Pentecost | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scripture Today: Luke 13:10-17.
Week of Sunday, Sept 15, 2019 | Season After Pentecost | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scripture Today: Hebrews 13:1-16.
Week of Sunday, Sept 8, 2019 | Season After Pentecost | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scripture Today: Luke 10:1-20.
Week of Sunday, Sept 8, 2019 | Season After Pentecost | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scripture Today: Colossians 2:6-19.
Week of Sunday, Sept 8, 2019 | Season After Pentecost | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scripture Today: Amos 8:1-12.
Sunday, September 8, 2019 | Season After Pentecost | At our #BLESSED at the Park worship service at Lee District Park amphitheater, Michelle preaches a sermon on Hagar, the handmaid, in Genesis 16 and 21 in our fall series "The Handmaid's Tale: Biblical Stories of the Silenced." Bret and the band lead one of our favorites "This is Amazing Grace" and the hymn "Yet Not I, But Through Christ in Me."
Week of Sunday, Sept 1, 2019 | Season After Pentecost | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scripture Today: Luke 11:1-13.
Sunday, September 1, 2019 | Season After Pentecost | On one of our twice annual Sabbath Sundays, Michelle preaches the introductory sermon for the fall sermon series entitled, "The Handmaid's Tale: Biblical Stories of the Silenced," rooting the series in Galatians 5. Bret introduces our new theme song for the series "Freedom."
Week of Sunday, Sept 1, 2019 | Season After Pentecost | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scripture Today: Colossians 1:15-28.
Week of Sunday, Sept 1, 2019 | Season After Pentecost | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scripture Today: Amos 7:7-17.
Sunday, Aug 25, 2019 | 11th Sunday After Pentecost | Daniel: Being Wise in a World that Only Wants to Be Right | Michelle finishes up the second half of Daniel, the part of Daniel that John based the book of Revelation on, and preaches a sermon on Daniel 10-12 and Revelation 1. The band leads us in "Cornerstone" and a new song "Kings and Kingdoms."
Sunday, Aug 18, 2019 | 10th Sunday After Pentecost | Daniel: Being Wise in a World that Only Wants to Be Right | Michelle continues the second half of Daniel, the part of Daniel that John based the book of Revelation on, and preaches a sermon on Daniel 9 and Revelation 21 and what God's end is. The band leads us in "The Earth is Yours" and a new song "All Things New."
Sunday, Aug 11, 2019 | 9th Sunday After Pentecost | Daniel: Being Wise in a World that Only Wants to Be Right | Michelle continues the second half of Daniel, the part of Daniel that John based the book of Revelation on, and preaches a sermon on Daniel 8 and Revelation 17 and the notion of the Anti-Christ. The band leads us in "Revelation Song" and a new song "Kings and Kingdoms."
Sunday, Aug 4, 2019 | 8th Sunday After Pentecost | Daniel: Being Wise in a World that Only Wants to Be Right | Michelle kicks off the second half of Daniel, the part of Daniel that John based the book of Revelation on, and preaches a sermon on Daniel 7 and Revelation 13 and the symbols of apocalyptic literature employed under pressure. The band leads us in "Lord of Hosts" and a new song "Good Grace."
Sunday, July 28, 2019 | 7th Sunday After Pentecost | Daniel: Being Wise in a World that Only Wants to Be Right | The Rev. Lindsey Baynham, Director of Clergy Excellence for the Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church, preached on the famous Daniel 6 story of Daniel and the lions' den. The band leads us in "No Longer Slaves" and a beautiful new song "Is He Worthy?"
Sunday, July 21, 2019 | 6th Sunday After Pentecost | Daniel: Being Wise in a World that Only Wants to Be Right | Michelle preaches on chapters 4-5 of Daniel, which recounts the king's dream of a mighty tree. The band leads us in "King of My Heart" and our theme song for the series "Future/Past".
Week of Sunday, July 14, 2019 | Season After Pentecost | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scripture Today: Galatians 6:1-16.
Sunday, July 14, 2019 | 5th Sunday After Pentecost | Daniel: Being Wise in a World that Only Wants to Be Right | Michelle preaches on the classic Daniel 3 story of Shadrack, Mishack, and Abendigo in the firey furnace. The band leads us in "King of Heaven" and a special song based on Daniel 3, "Another in the Fire."
Week of Sunday, July 14, 2019 | Season After Pentecost | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scripture Today: Luke 10: 25-37.
Sunday, July 7, 2019 | 4th Sunday After Pentecost | Daniel: Being Wise in a World that Only Wants to Be Right | Michelle gives the historical context for the story of Daniel and begins to dig into the fight for identity as resident aliens for Daniel and his friends. The band leads us in "Love is War."
Week of Sunday, July 7, 2019 | Season After Pentecost | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: 2 Kings 2:1-14; Isaiah 66:10-14.
Week of Sunday, July 7, 2019 | Season After Pentecost | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: 2 Kings 2:1-14; Isaiah 66:10-14.
Town Hall Meeting | Sunday, June 30, 2019 | Pastor Michelle, lay leader Shaun Evans, and finance chair Melissa Russell update the congregation on a) what's happening in the UMC, b) what our next 3 crucial steps are as a church, c) our current financials, d) how you can help.
Sunday, June 30, 2019 | 3rd Sunday After Pentecost | Daniel: Being Wise in a World that Only Wants to Be Right | Michelle kicks off the new sermon series on the book of Daniel. The band leads us in "More Than Conquerors" and our new theme song for the series "Future/Past."
Sunday, June 23, 2019 | Guest pastor Rev. Kevin Taylor from Ebenezer AME Church preaches on 1 Chronicles 4:10-12, the brief story of Jabez, and the band leads us in "Soul on Fire" and "Lay It All Down."
Sunday, May 26, 2019 | Memorial Day Weekend at the Park | Defining Our Terms: When Words Have Lost All Meaning, It's Time We Define Our Terms | A re-recorded sermon on the word "Liberal" based on John 10 from our Sunday at the Huntley Meadows Park when the trees and wind interfered with the recording.
Sunday, June 16, 2019 | 1st Sunday After Pentecost | Defining Our Terms: When Words Have Lost All Meaning, It's Time We Define Our Terms | Michelle wraps up the series defining the word "Bible-based." The band leads us in "Yes and Amen" and a new song "Your Word."
Week of Sunday, June 9, 2019 | Pentecost Sunday | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Acts 2:1-21, Genesis 11:1-9, Romans 8:14-17, John 14:8-17, 25-27.
Week of Sunday, June 9, 2019 | Pentecost Sunday | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Acts 2:1-21, Genesis 11:1-9, Romans 8:14-17, John 14:8-17, 25-27.
Sunday, June 9, 2019 | Pentecost & Confirmation Sunday | Defining Our Terms: When Words Have Lost All Meaning, It's Time We Define Our Terms | Michelle continues in the series defining the word "Spirit-filled" in a short homily and then Alyssa Densham, our Family Ministries Director, gives her testimony. The band leads us in one of our favorites "My Story" and a new modern hymn "Hymn of the Holy Spirit."
Week of Sunday, June 9, 2019 | Pentecost Sunday | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Acts 2:1-21, Genesis 11:1-9, Romans 8:14-17, John 14:8-17, 25-27.
Week of Sunday, June 9, 2019 | Pentecost Sunday | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Acts 2:1-21, Genesis 11:1-9, Romans 8:14-17, John 14:8-17, 25-27.
Week of Sunday, June 2, 2019 | 7th Week of Easter | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray the that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Acts 16:16-34, John 17:20-26, Psalm 97.
Week of Sunday, June 2, 2019 | 7th Week of Easter | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray the that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Acts 16:16-34, John 17:20-26, Psalm 97.
Week of Sunday, June 2, 2019 | 7th Week of Easter | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray the that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Acts 16:16-34, John 17:20-26, Psalm 97.
Sunday, June 2, 2019 | 7th Sunday of Easter | Defining Our Terms: When Words Have Lost All Meaning, It's Time We Define Our Terms | Michelle continues in the series defining the word "Catholic" in a sermon centered on Galatians 6 and Luke 10, and the band leads us in "Flood the Earth" and favorite hymn "The Church's One Foundation."
Sunday, May 19, 2019 | 5th Sunday of Easter | Defining Our Terms: When Words Have Lost All Meaning, It's Time We Define Our Terms | Guest preacher, the Rev. Ryan LaRock, continues in the series defining the word "Wesleyan" in a sermon centered on Acts 2:43-47, and the band leads us in "Great Are You Lord" and a new song "How Beautiful Your Grace."
Week of Sunday, May 19, 2019 | 5th Week of Easter | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray the that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Acts 11:1-18, Psalm 148, John 13:31-35.
Week of Sunday, May 19, 2019 | 5th Week of Easter | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray the that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Acts 11:1-18, Psalm 148, John 13:31-35.
Week of Sunday, May 19, 2019 | 5th Week of Easter | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray the that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Acts 11:1-18, Psalm 148, John 13:31-35.
Week of Sunday, May 12, 2019 | 4th Week of Easter | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray the that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Psalm 30, John 21:1-19, Acts 9:36-43, John 10:22-30.
Week of Sunday, May 12, 2019 | 4th Week of Easter | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray the that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Psalm 30, John 21:1-19, Acts 9:36-43, John 10:22-30.
Week of Sunday, May 12, 2019 | 4th Week of Easter | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray the that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Psalm 30, John 21:1-19, Acts 9:36-43, John 10:22-30.
Week of Sunday, May 12, 2019 | 4th Week of Easter | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray the that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Psalm 30, John 21:1-19, Acts 9:36-43, John 10:22-30.
Sunday, May 12, 2019 | 4th Sunday of Easter | Defining Our Terms: When Words Have Lost All Meaning, It's Time We Define Our Terms | Michelle continues in the series defining the word "Orthodox" in a sermon about the faith and creed of Thomas, and the band leads us in a contemporary setting of the Apostles Creed, "I Believe", and a new song "Come & See."
Week of Sunday, May 5, 2019 | 3rd Week of Easter | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray the that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Acts 5:27-32, Acts 9:1-20.
Sunday, May 5, 2019 | 3rd Sunday of Easter | Defining Our Terms: When Words Have Lost All Meaning, It's Time We Define Our Terms | Michelle continues in the series defining the word "Liturgical" in a sermon based on Matthew 5:21-37, and the band leads us in a favorite hymn "All the People Said Amen" and a contemporary setting of the Lord's Prayer, "Our Father."
Week of Sunday, May 5, 2019 | 3rd Week of Easter | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray the that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Acts 5:27-32, Acts 9:1-20.
Sunday, April 28, 2019 | 2nd Sunday of Easter | Defining Our Terms: When Words Have Lost All Meaning, It's Time We Define Our Terms | Michelle kicks off the series defining the word "Evangelical" in a sermon based on 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8, and the band leads us in a favorite hymn "O Love That Will Not Let Me Go" and our new theme song for the series "You Define Me."
Sunday, April 21, 2019 | Easter Sunday at Nalls Produce | Michelle preaches a sermon entitled "One Day We Will Laugh," and the band leads us in the favorite "Christ the Lord is Risen Today" and "Living Hope."
Friday, April 19, 2019 | Good Friday at the Pub | Michelle preaches a sermon entitled "When We See God's Hands," and the band leads us in the old hymn "Nearer My God to Thee" and a contemporary setting of "Kyrie Eleison."
Sunday, April 14, 2019 | Palm/Passion Sunday | The Week We {Don't} Know Well | Michelle preaches a sermon entitled "The Personal is the Political" on the entirely of Holy Week, and the band leads us in "Buried in the Grave" and "Though You Slay Me."
Week of Sunday, April 7, 2019 | 5th Week of Lent | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray the that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Isaiah 43:16-21, Psalm 126, Philippians 3:4b-14, John 12:1-8.
Bonus Sermon | The Week We {Don't} Know Well | Rev. Michelle Matthews preaches a bonus homily on Matthew 27:55-66, entitled, "Saturday: Christ in the Tomb," as we walk together week by week in Lent through the week we don't actually know all that well.
Sunday, April 7, 2019 | The Week We {Don't} Know Well | Rev. Michelle Matthews preaches a sermon on Matthew 27:45-56, entitled, "Friday: Forsaken King of the Jews," as we walk together week by week in Lent through the week we don't actually know all that well. The band leads us in our theme song for the series "Last Word" and then the modern hymn "What Love My God", which tells the whole story of Christ's redemption.
Week of Sunday, April 7, 2019 | 5th Week of Lent | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray the that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Isaiah 43:16-21, Psalm 126, Philippians 3:4b-14, John 12:1-8.
Week of Sunday, April 7, 2019 | 5th Week of Lent | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray the that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Isaiah 43:16-21, Psalm 126, Philippians 3:4b-14, John 12:1-8.
Week of Sunday, April 7, 2019 | 5th Week of Lent | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray the that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Isaiah 43:16-21, Psalm 126, Philippians 3:4b-14, John 12:1-8.
Sunday, March 31, 2019 | The Week We {Don't} Know Well | Rev. Michelle Matthews preaches a sermon on Matthew 26:1-16, entitled, "Thursday: Friend of Sinners in the Garden," as we walk together week by week in Lent through the week we don't actually know all that well. The band leads us in "Psalm 139 (Far Too Wonderful)" and then leads us in prayer with "Lord Have Mercy".
Week of Sunday, March 24, 2019 | 3rd Week of Lent | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray the that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Isaiah 55:1-9, Psalm 63:1-8, 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, Luke 13:1-9.
Week of Sunday, March 24, 2019 | 3rd Week of Lent | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray the that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Isaiah 55:1-9, Psalm 63:1-8, 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, Luke 13:1-9.
Week of Sunday, March 24, 2019 | 3rd Week of Lent | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray the that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Isaiah 55:1-9, Psalm 63:1-8, 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, Luke 13:1-9.
Week of Sunday, March 24, 2019 | 3rd Week of Lent | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray the that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Isaiah 55:1-9, Psalm 63:1-8, 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, Luke 13:1-9.
Sunday, March 24, 2019 | The Week We {Don't} Know Well | Rev. Michelle Matthews preaches a sermon on Matthew 26:1-16, entitled, "Wednesday: Dangerous Messiah," as we walk together week by week in Lent through the week we don't actually know all that well. The band leads us in "Reckless Love" and then "Lay It All Down," a song for the woman washing Jesus' feet.
Week of Sunday, March 17, 2019 | 2nd Week of Lent | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray the that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18, Psalm 27, Philippians 3:17-4:1, Luke 9:28-43a.
Week of Sunday, March 17, 2019 | 2nd Week of Lent | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray the that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18, Psalm 27, Philippians 3:17-4:1, Luke 9:28-43a.
Sunday, March 17, 2019 | The Week We {Don't} Know Well | Rev. Michelle Matthews preaches a sermon on Matthew 21 & 22, entitled, "Tuesday: Q & A with the Son of Man," as we walk together week by week in Lent through the week we don't actually know all that well. The band leads us in a modern hymn "Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me" and "Glory" by All Sons and Daughters.
Week of Sunday, March 17, 2019 | 2nd Week of Lent | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray the that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18, Psalm 27, Philippians 3:17-4:1, Luke 9:28-43a.
Week of Sunday, March 17, 2019 | 2nd Week of Lent | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray the that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18, Psalm 27, Philippians 3:17-4:1, Luke 9:28-43a.
Week of Sunday, March 10, 2019 | 1st Week of Lent | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray the that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Deuteronomy 26:1-11, Psalm 91:1-2,9-16, Romans 10:8b-13, Luke 4:1-13.
Week of Sunday, March 10, 2019 | 1st Week of Lent | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray the that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Deuteronomy 26:1-11, Psalm 91:1-2,9-16, Romans 10:8b-13, Luke 4:1-13
Sunday, March 10, 2019 | The Week We {Don't} Know Well | Rev. Emily Moore Diamond, associate pastor of Aldersgate Church, preaches a sermon on Mark 11:7-10, 15-19, entitled, "Monday: Hosanna in the Temple," as we walk together week by week in Lent through the week we don't actually know all that well. The band leads us in our Lenten song of the series "Last Word" and our Lenten song of preparation "Lord Have Mercy."
Week of Sunday, March 10, 2019 | 1st Week of Lent | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray the that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Deuteronomy 26:1-11, Psalm 91:1-2,9-16, Romans 10:8b-13, Luke 4:1-13
Wednesday, March 6, 2019 | Ash Wednesday at the Pub | Pastor Michelle preaches a homily on the meaning of Ash Wednesday, the call of Lent, and why death is not depressing.
Sunday, March 3, 2019 | Who Am I? The 9 Epiphanies of the Soul | Bluegrass Homecoming | Michelle preaches the nineth of nine sermons on the Enneagram, focusing on the character of Abraham in Genesis as he helps to illuminate the Enneagram 9. The band leads us in "Ain't No Grave," a bluegrass rendition of Bob Marley's "Three Little Birds," and "Wonderful Peace."
Sunday, February 24, 2019 | Who Am I? The 9 Epiphanies of the Soul | Michelle preaches the eighth of nine sermons on the Enneagram, focusing on the character of the prophet Nathan as he helps to illuminate the Enneagram 8. The band leads us in "More Than Conquerors", a redition of Tom Petty's "I Won't Back Down," and "For the One."
Week of Sunday, February 17, 2019 | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray the that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Jeremiah 17:5-10; Psalm 1; 1 Corinthians 15:12-20; Luke 6:17-26.
Week of Sunday, February 17, 2019 | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray the that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Jeremiah 17:5-10; Psalm 1; 1 Corinthians 15:12-20; Luke 6:17-26.
Week of Sunday, February 17, 2019 | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray the that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Jeremiah 17:5-10; Psalm 1; 1 Corinthians 15:12-20; Luke 6:17-26.
Week of Sunday, February 17, 2019 | Pray with us every week through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. We will pray the that week's Scriptures in a Lectio Divina style, 10-13 minutes in length. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Jeremiah 17:5-10; Psalm 1; 1 Corinthians 15:12-20; Luke 6:17-26.
Sunday, February 17, 2019 | Who Am I? The 9 Epiphanies of the Soul | Michelle preaches the seventh of nine sermons on the Enneagram, focusing on the character of David in 1 Samuel 6 as he helps to illuminate the Enneagram 7. The band does a rendition Pharrell's "Happy" as well as listen to a snippet of the Sleeping at Last song "Seven."
Sunday, February 10, 2019 | Who Am I? The 9 Epiphanies of the Soul | Michelle preaches the sixth of nine sermons on the Enneagram, focusing on the character of Peter in Matthew 14:22-33 as he helps to illuminate the Enneagram 6. The band leads us in "And All the People Said Amen" and a give you snippet of the Sleeping at Last song "Six."
Daily Prayer February 14, 2019 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Isaiah 6:1-8,9-13; Psalm 138; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Luke 5:1-11.
Daily Prayer February 13, 2019 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Isaiah 6:1-8,9-13; Psalm 138; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Luke 5:1-11.
Daily Prayer February 12, 2019 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Isaiah 6:1-8,9-13; Psalm 138; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Luke 5:1-11.
Daily Prayer February 11, 2019 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Isaiah 6:1-8,9-13; Psalm 138; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Luke 5:1-11.
Daily Prayer February 8, 2019 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Jeremiah 1:4-10, Psalm 71:1-16, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Luke 4:21-30.
Daily Prayer February 7, 2019 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Jeremiah 1:4-10, Psalm 71:1-16, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Luke 4:21-30.
Sunday, February 3, 2019 | Who Am I? The 9 Epiphanies of the Soul | Michelle preaches the fifth of nine sermons on the Enneagram, focusing on the character of Nicodemus in John 3 as he helps to illuminate the Enneagram 5, and the band leads us in "Glorious Day" and "Who You Say I Am".
Sunday, January 27, 2019 | Who Am I? The 9 Epiphanies of the Soul | Michelle preaches the fourth of 9 sermons on the Enneagram, focusing on the character of King Saul as he helps to illuminate the Enneagram 4, and the band introduces a new song "You Say" and does a cover of Radiohead's "Creep."
Daily Prayer February 1, 2019 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10, Psalm 19, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a, Luke 4:14-21.
Daily Prayer January 30, 2019 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10, Psalm 19, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a, Luke 4:14-21.
Daily Prayer January 28, 2019 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10, Psalm 19, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a, Luke 4:14-21.
Daily Prayer January 25, 2019 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Isaiah 62:1-5, Psalm 35:5-10, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, John 2:1-11.
Daily Prayer January 24, 2019 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Isaiah 62:1-5, Psalm 35:5-10, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, John 2:1-11.
Daily Prayer January 23, 2019 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Isaiah 62:1-5, Psalm 35:5-10, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, John 2:1-11.
Daily Prayer January 22, 2019 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Isaiah 62:1-5, Psalm 35:5-10, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, John 2:1-11.
Sunday, January 20, 2019 | Who Am I? The 9 Epiphanies of the Soul | Michelle preaches the third of 9 sermons on the Enneagram, focusing on the story Jesse and his sons in 1 Samuel 16:1-12 as it helps to illuminate the Enneagram 3, and the band does a cover of "Royals" by Lorde and leads us in a hymn favorite, "I Surrender All."
Daily Prayer January 21, 2019 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Isaiah 62:1-5, Psalm 35:5-10, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, John 2:1-11.
Daily Prayer January 18, 2019 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Isaiah 43:1-7, Psalm 29, Acts 8:14-17, Luke 3:15-17, 21-22.
Daily Prayer January 16, 2019 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Isaiah 43:1-7, Psalm 29, Acts 8:14-17, Luke 3:15-17, 21-22.
Daily Prayer January 15, 2019 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Isaiah 43:1-7, Psalm 29, Acts 8:14-17, Luke 3:15-17, 21-22.
Daily Prayer January 14, 2019 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Isaiah 43:1-7, Psalm 29, Acts 8:14-17, Luke 3:15-17, 21-22.
Sunday, January 13, 2019 | Snow Day Worship (Online Only) | Who Am I? The 9 Epiphanies of the Soul | Michelle preaches the second of 9 sermons, focusing on the story of Mary and Martha as it helps to illuminate the Enneagram 2, and Bret leads us in "Rescuer (Good News)" and our theme song again "Who You Say I Am."
Sunday, January 6, 2019 | Who Am I? The 9 Epiphanies of the Soul | Michelle preaches the first of 9 sermons, focusing on the story of the Prodigal Son as it helps to illuminate the Enneagram 1, and Bret & the band lead us in a mash-up of "No Longer Slaves" and Coldplay's "Fix You," as well as our theme song for the series "Who You Say I Am."
Daily Prayer January 11, 2019 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Isaiah 60:1-6, Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14, Ephesians 3:1-12, Matthew 2:1-12.
Sunday, December 30, 2018 | Online Worship & Intro to Who Am I? Series | Bret, Alyssa, & Michelle lead us in a 20-min online worship service. Hear Michelle introduce the "Who Am I?" sermon series on the Enneagram, and sing along to the Epiphany classic "We Three Kings" and our song of the series "Who You Say I Am."
Daily Prayer January 9, 2019 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Isaiah 60:1-6, Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14, Ephesians 3:1-12, Matthew 2:1-12.
Daily Prayer January 7, 2019 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Isaiah 60:1-6, Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14, Ephesians 3:1-12, Matthew 2:1-12.
Listen to our Christmas at the Barn service from December 23, 2018. Michelle preaches a special Christmas sermon titled "The Central Image." The band leads us in a Christmas version of "Hallelujah" and the traditional "Silent Night." If you listen hard enough, you might also hear our guest speaker: a donkey. Merry Christmas!
Daily Prayer December 24, 2018 (Christmas Eve) | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Christmas Eve: Luke 2:1-20.
Daily Prayer December 21, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Zephaniah 3:14-20, Isaiah 12:2-6, Philippians 4:4-7, Luke 3:7-18, John 1:1-14.
Daily Prayer December 20, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Zephaniah 3:14-20, Isaiah 12:2-6, Philippians 4:4-7, Luke 3:7-18, John 1:1-14.
Daily Prayer December 19, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Zephaniah 3:14-20, Isaiah 12:2-6, Philippians 4:4-7, Luke 3:7-18, John 1:1-14.
Sunday, December 16, 2018 | Advent: Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus | While department stores pipe in "Holly Jolly Christmas," the Church in Advent sings, "Come Thou long-expected Jesus, born to set thy people free." While every radio station plays "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" on repeat, the Church in Advent sings, "From our fears and sins release us, let us find our rest in Thee!" Michelle preaches a sermon from the story of Mary in the Gospel of Luke. The band leads us in "Mary Did You Know" and the hymn "Once In Royal David's City."
Daily Prayer December 18, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Zephaniah 3:14-20, Isaiah 12:2-6, Philippians 4:4-7, Luke 3:7-18, John 1:1-14.
Sunday, December 9, 2018 | Advent: Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus | While department stores pipe in "Holly Jolly Christmas," the Church in Advent sings, "Come Thou long-expected Jesus, born to set thy people free." While every radio station plays "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" on repeat, the Church in Advent sings, "From our fears and sins release us, let us find our rest in Thee!" Before our Serve With St. Nick event, Michelle delivers a homily on how the church requires us to "sign up." The band leads us in "Joy" and a jazzy rendition of "What Child Is This."
Daily Prayer December 17, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Zephaniah 3:14-20, Isaiah 12:2-6, Philippians 4:4-7, Luke 3:7-18, John 1:1-14.
Daily Prayer December 14, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Malachi 3:1-4, Luke 1:68-79, Phillipians 1:18-26, Luke 3:1-6, Phillipians 1:3-11.
Daily Prayer December 13, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Malachi 3:1-4, Luke 1:68-79, Phillipians 1:18-26, Luke 3:1-6, Phillipians 1:3-11.
Daily Prayer December 12, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Malachi 3:1-4, Luke 1:68-79, Phillipians 1:18-26, Luke 3:1-6, Phillipians 1:3-11.
Daily Prayer December 11, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Malachi 3:1-4, Luke 1:68-79, Phillipians 1:18-26, Luke 3:1-6, Phillipians 1:3-11.
Daily Prayer December 10, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Malachi 3:1-4, Luke 1:68-79, Phillipians 1:18-26, Luke 3:1-6, Phillipians 1:3-11.
Daily Prayer December 7, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Jeremiah 33:14-16, 2 Peter 3:1-13, Psalm 25:1-10, 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13, Luke 21:25-36.
Daily Prayer December 6, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Jeremiah 33:14-16, 2 Peter 3:1-13, Psalm 25:1-10, 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13, Luke 21:25-36.
Sunday, December 2, 2018 | Advent: Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus | While department stores pipe in "Holly Jolly Christmas," the Church in Advent sings, "Come Thou long-expected Jesus, born to set thy people free." While every radio station plays "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" on repeat, the Church in Advent sings, "From our fears and sins release us, let us find our rest in Thee!" Our guest pastor, Chelsea Morese, preaches from Zechariah's song over John the Baptist in Luke 1:57-80 in a sermon entitled "From Our Fears And Sins Release Us." The band leads us in "God With Us" and "I Am Not Alone."
Daily Prayer December 5, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Jeremiah 33:14-16, 2 Peter 3:1-13, Psalm 25:1-10, 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13, Luke 21:25-36.
Daily Prayer December 4, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Jeremiah 33:14-16, 2 Peter 3:1-13, Psalm 25:1-10, 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13, Luke 21:25-36.
Daily Prayer December 3, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Jeremiah 33:14-16, 2 Peter 3:1-13, Psalm 25:1-10, 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13, Luke 21:25-36.
Sunday, November 25, 2018 | Advent: Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus | While department stores pipe in "Holly Jolly Christmas," the Church in Advent sings, "Come Thou long-expected Jesus, born to set thy people free." While every radio station plays "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" on repeat, the Church in Advent sings, "From our fears and sins release us, let us find our rest in Thee!" Set in a minor key, no sleigh bells ringing, this song bids us toward the One for whom we are all longing, the Savior for whom all creation yearns. Michelle preaches from Isaiah's song in Chapters 8 & 9 in a sermon entitled "Born to Set Thy People Free." The band leads us in "I Wait" and our theme song for Advent, a contemporary version of "Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus."
Daily Prayer Nov 30, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: 2 Samuel 23:1-7; Psalm 132:1-18; Revelation 1:4-8; Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14; John 18:33-37.
Daily Prayer Nov 29, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: 2 Samuel 23:1-7; Psalm 132:1-18; Revelation 1:4-8; Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14; John 18:33-37.
Daily Prayer Nov 28, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: 2 Samuel 23:1-7; Psalm 132:1-18; Revelation 1:4-8; Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14; John 18:33-37.
Sunday, November 18, 2018 | Midterms: Living Life in the In-Between | Listen as Pastor Michelle continues our series "Midterms" with a sermon about how we tend to live life from one big event to the next. The band leads us in "Your Love Awakens Me" and the traditional hymn "Take My Life And Let It Be" as the congregation prepares to celebrate Friendsgiving.
Sunday, November 11, 2018 | Midterms: Living Life in the In-Between | Listen as Pastor Michelle continues our series "Midterms" with a sermon about work. The band leads us in "Here I Am Lord" and their version of the contemporary worship song "Breathe."
Daily Prayer Nov 27, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: 2 Samuel 23:1-7; Psalm 132:1-18; Revelation 1:4-8; Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14; John 18:33-37.
Daily Prayer Nov 26, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: 2 Samuel 23:1-7; Psalm 132:1-18; Revelation 1:4-8; Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14; John 18:33-37.
Daily Prayer Nov 23, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: 1 Samuel 1:4-20, 2:1-10; Psalm 16; Hebrews 10:11-25; Joel 2:21-27; Mark 13:1-8.
Daily Prayer Nov 22, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: 1 Samuel 1:4-20, 2:1-10; Psalm 16; Hebrews 10:11-25; Joel 2:21-27; Mark 13:1-8.
Daily Prayer Nov 21, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: 1 Samuel 1:4-20, 2:1-10; Psalm 16; Hebrews 10:11-25; Joel 2:21-27; Mark 13:1-8.
Daily Prayer Nov 20, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: 1 Samuel 1:4-20, 2:1-10; Psalm 16; Hebrews 10:11-25; Joel 2:21-27; Mark 13:1-8.
Daily Prayer Nov 19, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: 1 Samuel 1:4-20, 2:1-10; Psalm 16; Hebrews 10:11-25; Joel 2:21-27; Mark 13:1-8.
Daily Prayer Nov 16, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: 1 Kings 17:8-16; Psalm 127; Hebrews 9:24-28; Ruth 3:1-5, 4:13-17; Mark 12:38-44.
Daily Prayer Nov 15, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: 1 Kings 17:8-16; Psalm 127; Hebrews 9:24-28; Ruth 3:1-5, 4:13-17; Mark 12:38-44.
Daily Prayer Nov 14, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: 1 Kings 17:8-16; Psalm 127; Hebrews 9:24-28; Ruth 3:1-5, 4:13-17; Mark 12:38-44.
Daily Prayer Nov 13, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: 1 Kings 17:8-16; Psalm 127; Hebrews 9:24-28; Ruth 3:1-5, 4:13-17; Mark 12:38-44.
Daily Prayer Nov 12, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: 1 Kings 17:8-16; Psalm 127; Hebrews 9:24-28; Ruth 3:1-5, 4:13-17; Mark 12:38-44.
Daily Prayer Nov 9, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Ruth 1:1-18, Psalm 146, Hebrews 9 11:14, Psalm 119:1-8, Mark 12:28-34.
Sunday, November 4, 2018 | Midterms: Living Life in the In-Between | Listen as Pastor Michelle continues our new sermon series "Midterms" with a sermon on Luke 14:25-33 about our inclination to put family first. The band leads us in a medley of "All The People Said Amen" and "We Believe," and sings "For All The Saints" in honor of All Saints Sunday.
Daily Prayer Nov 8, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Ruth 1:1-18, Psalm 146, Hebrews 9 11:14, Psalm 119:1-8, Mark 12:28-34.
Daily Prayer Nov 7, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Ruth 1:1-18, Psalm 146, Hebrews 9 11:14, Psalm 119:1-8, Mark 12:28-34.
Daily Prayer Nov 6, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Ruth 1:1-18, Psalm 146, Hebrews 9 11:14, Psalm 119:1-8, Mark 12:28-34.
Daily Prayer Nov 5, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Ruth 1:1-18, Psalm 146, Hebrews 9 11:14, Psalm 119:1-8, Mark 12:28-34.
Daily Prayer Nov 2, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Jeremiah 31:7-9; Psalm 34:1-8, 19-22; Hebrews 7:23-28; Psalm 126; Mark 10:46-52
Sunday, October 28, 2018 | Christian, Shaun, & Michelle lead our annual town hall meeting, updating our community on our growth, leadership, 5-year strategic plan, sustainability timeline, and 2019 financial need.
Sunday, October 28, 2018 | Midterms: Living Life in the In-Between | Listen as Pastor Michelle begins our new sermon series "Midterms" with a sermon about finances, stewardship, starting, sustaining, and the middle space between who we are and who God has called us to be. The band leads us in "I Will Follow" and introduces our new theme song for the series "Somewhere in the Middle".
Daily Prayer Nov 1, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Jeremiah 31:7-9; Psalm 34:1-8, 19-22; Hebrews 7:23-28; Psalm 126; Mark 10:46-52
Daily Prayer Oct 31, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Jeremiah 31:7-9; Psalm 34:1-8, 19-22; Hebrews 7:23-28; Psalm 126; Mark 10:46-52
Daily Prayer Oct 30, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Jeremiah 31:7-9; Psalm 34:1-8, 19-22; Hebrews 7:23-28; Psalm 126; Mark 10:46-52
Daily Prayer Oct 29, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Jeremiah 31:7-9; Psalm 34:1-8, 19-22; Hebrews 7:23-28; Psalm 126; Mark 10:46-52
Daily Prayer Oct 26, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Isaiah 53:4-12; Psalms 104:1-9, 24, 35c; Hebrews 5:1-10; Psalms 91:9-16; Mark 10:35-45.
Sunday, October 21, 2018 | Going Retro: Old Testament, New Tune | Worship Among the Leaves (an outdoor recording) | Listen as Pastor Michelle wraps up our series on the books of the Old Testament that have been misunderstood or misinterpreted with a sermon on 1 Kings. The band leads us in a contemporary version of "To God Be The Glory" and the modern hymn "We Will Feast In The House of Zion."
Daily Prayer Oct 25, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Isaiah 53:4-12; Psalms 104:1-9, 24, 35c; Hebrews 5:1-10; Psalms 91:9-16; Mark 10:35-45.
Daily Prayer Oct 24, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Isaiah 53:4-12; Psalms 104:1-9, 24, 35c; Hebrews 5:1-10; Psalms 91:9-16; Mark 10:35-45.
Daily Prayer Oct 23, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Isaiah 53:4-12; Psalms 104:1-9, 24, 35c; Hebrews 5:1-10; Psalms 91:9-16; Mark 10:35-45.
Daily Prayer Oct 22, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Isaiah 53:4-12; Psalms 104:1-9, 24, 35c; Hebrews 5:1-10; Psalms 91:9-16; Mark 10:35-45.
Sunday, October 14, 2018 | Going Retro: Old Testament, New Tune | Listen as Pastor Michelle continues our series on the books of the Old Testament that have been misunderstood or misinterpreted with a sermon on 1 Samuel 1. The band leads us in "Glorious Day" and "Called Me Higher."
Daily Prayer Oct 19, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Amos 5:6-7, 10-15; Psalms 22:1-15; Hebrews 4:12-16; Psalms 90:12-17; Mark 10:17-31.
Sunday, October 7, 2018 | Going Retro: Old Testament, New Tune | Listen as Pastor Michelle continues our series on the Old Testament with a sermon on what she calls "the worst Scripture ever," Judges 19-20. The band leads us in a contemporary setting of Psalm 46 and "No Longer Slaves."
Daily Prayer Oct 18, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Amos 5:6-7, 10-15; Psalms 22:1-15; Hebrews 4:12-16; Psalms 90:12-17; Mark 10:17-31.
Daily Prayer Oct 17, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Amos 5:6-7, 10-15; Psalms 22:1-15; Hebrews 4:12-16; Psalms 90:12-17; Mark 10:17-31.
Daily Prayer Oct 16, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Amos 5:6-7, 10-15; Psalms 22:1-15; Hebrews 4:12-16; Psalms 90:12-17; Mark 10:17-31.
Daily Prayer Oct 15, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Amos 5:6-7, 10-15; Psalms 22:1-15; Hebrews 4:12-16; Psalms 90:12-17; Mark 10:17-31.
Daily Prayer Oct 12, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Job 1:1, 2:1-10, Psalm 26, Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12, Psalm 8, Mark 10:2-16
Daily Prayer Oct 11, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Job 1:1, 2:1-10, Psalm 26, Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12, Psalm 8, Mark 10:2-16
Daily Prayer Oct 10, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Job 1:1, 2:1-10, Psalm 26, Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12, Psalm 8, Mark 10:2-16
Daily Prayer Oct 9, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Job 1:1, 2:1-10, Psalm 26, Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12, Psalm 8, Mark 10:2-16
Daily Prayer Oct 8, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Job 1:1, 2:1-10, Psalm 26, Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12, Psalm 8, Mark 10:2-16
Sunday, September 30, 2018 | Going Retro: Old Testament, New Tune | Listen as Pastor Michelle continues our series on the Old Testament on Kingstowne's 2nd birthday with a sermon on Ecclesiastes 1 and 3 entitled "Ecclesiastes: Retuning the God of Meaning and Purpose." The band leads us in their version of the classic 60's tune, "Turn! Turn! Turn!" and a powerful "Great Are You Lord."
Daily Prayer Oct 5, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29, Psalm 124, Psalm 19:7-14, James 5:13-20, Mark 9:38-50.
Daily Prayer Oct 4, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29, Psalm 124, Psalm 19:7-14, James 5:13-20, Mark 9:38-50.
Daily Prayer Oct 3, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29, Psalm 124, Psalm 19:7-14, James 5:13-20, Mark 9:38-50.
Daily Prayer Oct 2, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29, Psalm 124, Psalm 19:7-14, James 5:13-20, Mark 9:38-50.
Daily Prayer Oct 1, 2018 | Pray with us through the weekly Revised Common Lectionary scriptures assigned that prior Sunday, usually including an Old Testament passage, two psalms, an epistle reading, and a Gospel lesson. Every weekday morning, a new 10-13 minute Lectio Divina prayer meditation will be uploaded. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase the knowledge of God's word. | Scriptures This Week: Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29, Psalm 124, Psalm 19:7-14, James 5:13-20, Mark 9:38-50.
Sunday, September 23, 2018 | Going Retro: Old Testament, New Tune | Listen as Pastor Michelle continues our series on the Old Testament with a sermon on Proverbs 6 and 31 entitled "Proverbs: Retuning the God of Prudence & Morals." The band leads us in "So Will I (100 Billion X)" and a contemporary take on "Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise."
Sunday, September 16, 2018 | Going Retro: Old Testament, New Tune | Listen as Pastor Michelle continues our series on the Old Testament with a sermon on Deuteronomy 6 and 10 entitled "Deuteronomy: Retuning the God Who Plays Favorites." The band leads us in "The Lion and The Lamb" and a contemporary take on "Psalm 139 (Far Too Wonderful)."
Sunday, September 9, 2018 | Leviticus: Retuning the God of Judgement | Listen as Pastor Michelle kicks off our series on the Old Testament titled "Going Retro: Old Testament, New Tune" with a sermon on Leviticus. The Old Testament can seem angry and antiquated. We’d like to just stick with Jesus’ all-loving words, but the fulfillment of God’s love in Jesus only makes sense when we go retro, finding value in the old made new. Over seven Sundays, we'll wrestle with seven of the least liked, most misunderstood Old Testament books.
Sunday, August 19, 2018 | Acts: Early Church Block Party | Listen as Pastor Michelle continues in our Acts: Early Church Block Party series with a sermon on Acts 10, the stories of Cornelius and Peter. The band leads us in "O Love That Will Not Let Me Go", the old southern gospel favorite "Sweet By & By," and this week's mystery party send-off song, "Don't Stop Believein'".
Sunday, August 12, 2018 | Acts: Early Church Block Party | Listen as Pastor Michelle continues in our Acts: Early Church Block Party series with a sermon on Acts 9, the stories of Paul and Tabitha's conversions, entitled "Extraordinary Conversions". The band leads us in "Build Your Kingdom Here" and "Reckless Love", and this week's mystery party send-off song, "Party Like It's 1999".
Week of August 5, 2018 | Morning Prayer & Bible Study in 20 min or less | We gather on Wednesdays for morning prayer and bible study on Facebook Live. After going live, we'll upload the audio here for those wanting to listen along at another point in the week. | This Week: Acts 5-8 & our Acts theme song "The Cause of Christ."
Sunday, August 5, 2018 | Acts: Early Church Block Party | Listen as Pastor Michelle continues in our Acts: Early Church Block Party series with a sermon on Acts 8, the story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch, entitled "What is to Stand in Your Way?" The band leads us in a contemporary song "What a Beautiful Name", an old hymn favorite "Blessed Assurance", and this week's mystery party send-off song, "Tonight Tonight".
Sunday, July 29, 2018 | Acts: Early Church Block Party | Listen as Pastor Michelle continues in our Acts: Early Church Block Party series with a sermon on Acts 6-7, entitled "The Divine Rip & Rocky Waters." The band leads us in a contemporary song "Lay Me Down", an old hymn favorite "Grace Greater Than All Our Sin", and this week's mystery party send-off song, "Get This Party Started".
Week of June 22, 2018 | Morning Prayer & Bible Study in 20 min or less | We gather on Wednesdays for morning prayer and bible study on Facebook Live. After going live, we'll upload the audio here for those wanting to listen along at another point in the week. | This Week: Acts 2-4 & our Acts theme song "The Cause of Christ."
Sunday, July 22, 2018 | Acts: Early Church Block Party | Listen as Pastor Michelle continues in our Acts: Early Church Block Party series with a sermon on Acts 4, entitled "The Stone the Builders Rejected." The band leads us in a modern hymn setting of Acts 4, "Cornerstone", our series theme song for Acts, "The Cause of Christ," and this week's mystery party send-off song, "Celebrate Good Times!"
Sunday, July 15, 2018 | Acts: Early Church Block Party | Listen as Pastor Michelle kicks off our Acts: Early Church Block Party series with a sermon on the second half of Acts 2, entitled "The Table is Magic." The band leads us in a contemporary setting of Psalm 23, "Surely Goodness", and sends us out to Miley Cyrus' "Party in the USA."
Sunday, July 1, 2018 | John Wesley Birthday Bash | Listen as Rev. Michelle Matthews jam-packs all the Methodist history and theology into a 20 min (ish) sermon. The band also leads us in some Charles Wesley favorites: "O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing" and "O Come Thou Traveler Unknown".
Week of June 24, 2018 | Morning Prayer & Bible Study in 20 min or less | We gather on Wednesdays for morning prayer and bible study on Facebook Live. After going live, we'll upload the audio here for those wanting to listen along at another point in the week. | This Week: Ruth 4 & the hymn "Pass Me Not O Gentle Savior".
Sunday, June 24, 2018 | Ruth: Poverty, Privilege, & the Presence of God | Rev. Michelle Matthews preaches on Ruth 4. Listen as Michelle tells the love story of God with us by focusing in on the love story of Ruth & Boaz, suggesting that it is in the meet-cute moments of life that we most profoundly see God. The band (led by guest musician Jeff Long) leads us in the old hymn "Pass Me Not O Gentle Savior" and one of our southern gospel favorites "Welcome Table".
Week of June 17, 2018 | Morning Prayer & Bible Study in 20 min or less | We gather on Wednesdays for morning prayer and bible study on Facebook Live. After going live, we'll upload the audio here for those wanting to listen along at another point in the week. | This Week: Ruth 3 & the hymn "Rock of Ages (When the Day Seems Long)".
Sunday, June 17, 2018 | Ruth: Poverty, Privilege, & the Presence of God | Rev. Michelle Matthews preaches on Ruth 3. Listen as Michelle helps us understand how the story of Ruth gives us a new way of understanding redemption and salvation, and tune in as Dr. Norman Wirzba, Professor of Theology, Ecology, and Agrarian Studies at Duke Divinity School talks about food justice, migrant workers, and a way to understand salvation through the crisis at the border. The band leads us in "Rescuer" and beautiful hymn "Rock of Ages (When the Day Seems Long)".
Week of June 10, 2018 | Morning Prayer & Bible Study in 20 min or less | We gather on Wednesdays for morning prayer and bible study on Facebook Live. After going live, we'll upload the audio here for those wanting to listen along at another point in the week. | This Week: Ruth 2 & the Charles Wesley hymn, "Jesus, Lover of My Soul"
Week of June 3, 2018 | Morning Prayer & Bible Study in 20 min or less | We gather on Wednesdays for morning prayer and bible study on Facebook Live. After going live, we'll upload the audio here for those wanting to listen along at another point in the week. | This Week: Ruth 1 & the hymn "O the Deep Deep Love of Jesus"
Sunday, June 10, 2018 | Ruth: Poverty, Privilege, & the Presence of God | Rev. Michelle Matthews preaches on Ruth 2. The story of Ruth and the character of Naomi cannot be easily categorized, contained, and defined. Listen as Michelle suggests that what lies at the heart of our brokenness and our privilege is our tendency towards walling things off, dividing our lives into categories, and living and thinking dualistically. Sarah Williamson shares her faith testimony of her experience as a missionary kid and her work helping to advocate for refugee communities with Protect the People. The band leads us in "All the Poor and Powerless" and the 18th century hymn by Charles Wesley, "Jesus, Lover of My Soul".
Sunday, June 3, 2018 | Ruth: Poverty, Privilege, & the Presence of God | Rev. Michelle Matthews preaches on Ruth 1. The story of Ruth is a story of failure. Listen as Michelle suggests that the DC metro fear of failure is in fact a sign of privilege, and as Naomi Evans shares her testimony about her work with the Coalition for Juvenile Justice. The band leads us in a song based on Ruth 1, "I Will Follow," and our new theme song for the series, "No Outsiders."
Sunday, May 27, 2018 | Fake News: Trinity & the 3-in-1 God | Colossians 1:15-23, Luke 3:21-22 | Rev. Michelle Matthews wraps up our series entitled Fake News: Finding Truth in What's Simply Unbelievable by preaching about how Trinity behaves and what it means to be invited into that behavior. The band leads us in "Glory Be" and a beautiful melodic round about the Triune God.
Sunday, May 20, 2018 | Fake News: Pentecost & Tongues of Fire | Acts 2 | Rev. Michelle Matthews preaches a sermon on the Day of Pentecost & the Acts 2 tongues of fire, and the band leads us in "Holy Spirit" and "Christ in Me".
Sunday, May 6, 2018 | Fake News: New Testament Miracles | Matthew 14:22-36 | Rev. Drew Ensz, guest preacher, delivers a sermon about the story of Jesus walking on water and other miracles like it in the New Testament, and the band leads us in "Jesus" and old spiritual "Shall We Gather at the River".
Sunday, May 13, 2018 | Fake News: Ascension & the Missing God | Luke 24:50-53 & Acts 1:6-11 | Rev. Michelle Matthews preaches on Jesus' ascension, and the band helps us celebrate all women everywhere with our Female Power Ballad Sunday set list including: Beyonce, Madonna, Tina Turner, Pink, and more. For the sermon, fast foreward to 13:40.
Sunday, April 29, 2018 | Fake News: Finding Truth in What's Simply Unbelievable | Jonah 1; 2:1, 5-6, 8-10; 3:1-5, 10 | Rev. Michelle Matthews preaches a sermon about Jonah and Old Testament myth & imagination where she tells the story of Jonah through 4 different lenses, and the band continues to lead us in our Prayer for Illumination for the series: "Begone Unbelief".
Sunday, April 22, 2018 (Earth Day Worship) | Fake News: Finding Truth in What's Simply Unbelievable | Luke 9:28-36 (Jesus' Transfiguration) | Rev. Michelle Matthews preaches a sermon about transfiguration, ghosts, and glory, entitled "Transfigured & Shining", and the band leads us "All Creatures of Our God and King" and "Flood the Earth" as we celebrate Earth Day and take part in a Blessing of the Animals liturgy. Fake News: Finding Truth in What's Simply Unbelievable: The story of Jesus is Good News, but if we're honest, much of it feels like fake news. Many of the main stories and tenants of Christian faith are fantastical, supernatural, and implausible. Resurrection? Ascension? Pentecost? What am I to make of these events and notions I am told I must believe? This spring, come find ultimate truth in what's simply unbelievable.
Sunday, April 15, 2018 | Fake News: Finding Truth in What's Simply Unbelievable | John 20:24-29 (Doubting Thomas) | Rev. Michelle Matthews preaches a sermon about resurrection and doubt, entitled "Sensing Resurrection", and the band introduces our two songs of the series: "Begone Unbelief" (an ancient hymn that will serve as our prayer for illumination) and "God of Miracles". Fake News: Finding Truth in What's Simply Unbelievable: The story of Jesus is Good News, but if we're honest, much of it feels like fake news. Many of the main stories and tenants of Christian faith are fantastical, supernatural, and implausible. Resurrection? Ascension? Pentecost? What am I to make of these events and notions I am told I must believe? This spring, come find ultimate truth in what's simply unbelievable.
Sunday, April 8, 2018 | We gathered for a 30 minute worship service before setting our hands to work in packing 10,000 meals with Rise Against Hunger to combat world hunger. Rev. Michelle Matthews preached a short 5 minute homily introducing the new sermon series entitled "Fake News: Finding Ultimate Truth in What's Simply Unbelievable" that began Sunday, April 15, 2018, and the band led us in "Glorious Day" and "Welcome Table".
Sunday, April 1, 2018 | We gathered for worship at Nalls Produce for Easter Sunday Worship. Rev. Michelle Matthews preaches a sermon entitled "The Resurrection is a Joke," and the band leads us in "Joyful, Joyful (The One Who Saves)" and "Come As You Are". Christ is Risen! He is Risen indeed!
Friday, March 30, 2018 | We gathered for Good Friday Stations of the Cross and worship at the Pub at Fiona's Irish Pub. Rev. Michelle Matthews preaches a sermon entitled "Finished" on the last moments of Jesus' life and the band leads us in singing "Just As I Am" and "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross."
Sunday, March 25th | Palm & Passion Sunday | Michelle preaches three homilies on the last week of Jesus' life: Sunday's Palms, Thursday's Bread, Friday's Sentence. The band leads us in the beautiful harmonies of "Hosanna (Praise is Rising)", "Communion", and "Lamb of God".
Sunday, March 18th | Pastor Michelle preaches on Psalm 22 in the fifth week of our Lenten series entitled "Faith in the 1st Person: A Journey in Vulnerability through the Psalms." Mike and Barbara McDaniel share their faith in the 1st person, and the band leads us in the beautiful harmonies of "How Deep the Father's Love for Us" and a contemporary version of "Kyrie Eleison."
Sunday, March 11th (All Bluegrass Sunday)| Pastor Michelle preaches on Psalm 145 in the fourth week of our Lenten series entitled "Faith in the 1st Person: A Journey in Vulnerability through the Psalms." Melissa Russell shares her faith in the 1st person, and the band leads in all bluegrass worship. Songs featured: "Wayfaring Stranger" and "In the Sweet By and By".
Tuesday, February 27th | Pub Theology meets monthly at Fiona's Irish Pub in Kingstowne | Brad Todd, co-author "The Great Revolt: Inside the Populist Coalition Reshaping American Politics," will help decode the populist coalition that swept Donald Trump into office and continues to realign American politics, viewing this change through the prism of the larger societal trends that are reshaping governing coalitions in the same manner they’re disrupting the economy, the Church, and culture at large.
Sunday, March 4th | Bret and Michelle lead a 30-min at-home Facebook Live worship service of word and song after Fairfax County Public Schools close due to Nor'easter power outages. Pastor Michelle preaches a shorter homily on Psalm 85 in the third week of our Lenten series entitled "Faith in the 1st Person: A Journey in Vulnerability through the Psalms."
Sunday, February 25th | Pastor Michelle preaches on Psalm 139 in the second week of a Lenten sermon series entitled "Faith in the 1st Person: A Journey in Vulnerability through the Psalms." Bret Salmons, our Kingstowne Communion worship leader, shares his faith in the first person.
Sunday, February 18th | Pastor Matthews preaches on Psalm 6 in the first week of a Lenten series entitled "Faith in the 1st Person: A Journey in Vulnerability through the Psalms." Shaun Evans shares a bit about sharing faith in the 1st person.
Genesis 6:5-22, 7:17-21, 8:1-2, 9:1-3 | "Creating Communing, Connecting" | Rev. Michelle Matthews
Acts 2, Luke 24:36-49 - I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church. universal
Galatians 2:1-14 | Paul reminds us of God's commitment to covenant in a world committed to competition. | We are not scissors; we are glue.
A sermon delivered by Rev. Michelle Matthews at Aldersgate Church on Sunday, September 25th as a part of Aldersgate's sermon series on Jeremiah.
Summer Stories with Luke | The Gospel's for Those Back Row Christians | Luke 14:1, 7-14
Disturbing the Peace | Luke 12:49-56 | "I did not come to bring you peace, but rather fire and a sword." | Rev. Michelle Matthews
Rev. Michelle Matthews | Luke 12:32-34 | "Don't be afraid little flock, because your Father delights in giving you the Kingdom. Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Make for yourselves wallets that don't wear out - a treasure in heaven that never runs out. No thief comes near there and no moth destroys. Where your treasure is there your heart is also." | Oh no! Jesus is talking about money. Run! The words of Jesus challenge us and make us a little squirmy this week. Sell our possessions? All of them? Whatever Jesus. How do you read this passage? What do you hear Jesus saying?
Rev. Michelle Matthews | Luke 12:32-34 | "Don't be afraid little flock, because your Father delights in giving you the Kingdom. Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Make for yourselves wallets that don't wear out - a treasure in heaven that never runs out. No thief comes near there and no moth destroys. Where your treasure is there your heart is also." | Oh no! Jesus is talking about money. Run! The words of Jesus challenge us and make us a little squirmy this week. Sell our possessions? All of them? Whatever Jesus. How do you read this passage? What do you hear Jesus saying?
Luke 7:36-8:3 | Rev. Michelle Matthews talks about belly buttons, hunger pains, and independence day. What could our bellies possibly have to tell us about God?