St. Andrew UMC Podcast: Recent Episodes
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CURRENT SERIES - The Torch and the Pail
What if we removed every transaction from our faith, every promise of reward, every threat of consequence? An ancient Sufi story tells of an angel carrying a torch to burn down the mansions of heaven and a pail to put out the fires of hell so that we might finally see who truly loves God. Not out of fear. Not to earn mercy. Just love, for love’s sake. This series is an invitation to come home to a faith with no strings attached, where perfect love casts out fear, and God desires mercy, not sacrifice. What does it look like to simply love God for the sake of love itself?
Come and let’s explore this journey of faith together.
CURRENT SERIES - The Torch and the Pail
What if we removed every transaction from our faith, every promise of reward, every threat of consequence? An ancient Sufi story tells of an angel carrying a torch to burn down the mansions of heaven and a pail to put out the fires of hell so that we might finally see who truly loves God. Not out of fear. Not to earn mercy. Just love, for love’s sake. This series is an invitation to come home to a faith with no strings attached, where perfect love casts out fear, and God desires mercy, not sacrifice. What does it look like to simply love God for the sake of love itself?
Come and let’s explore this journey of faith together.
CURRENT SERIES - The Torch and the Pail
What if we removed every transaction from our faith, every promise of reward, every threat of consequence? An ancient Sufi story tells of an angel carrying a torch to burn down the mansions of heaven and a pail to put out the fires of hell so that we might finally see who truly loves God. Not out of fear. Not to earn mercy. Just love, for love’s sake. This series is an invitation to come home to a faith with no strings attached, where perfect love casts out fear, and God desires mercy, not sacrifice. What does it look like to simply love God for the sake of love itself?
Come and let’s explore this journey of faith together.
CURRENT SERIES - The Torch and the Pail
What if we removed every transaction from our faith, every promise of reward, every threat of consequence? An ancient Sufi story tells of an angel carrying a torch to burn down the mansions of heaven and a pail to put out the fires of hell so that we might finally see who truly loves God. Not out of fear. Not to earn mercy. Just love, for love’s sake. This series is an invitation to come home to a faith with no strings attached, where perfect love casts out fear, and God desires mercy, not sacrifice. What does it look like to simply love God for the sake of love itself?
Come and let’s explore this journey of faith together.
CURRENT SERIES - The Torch and the Pail
What if we removed every transaction from our faith, every promise of reward, every threat of consequence? An ancient Sufi story tells of an angel carrying a torch to burn down the mansions of heaven and a pail to put out the fires of hell so that we might finally see who truly loves God. Not out of fear. Not to earn mercy. Just love, for love’s sake. This series is an invitation to come home to a faith with no strings attached, where perfect love casts out fear, and God desires mercy, not sacrifice. What does it look like to simply love God for the sake of love itself?
Come and let’s explore this journey of faith together.
CURRENT SERIES - The Torch and the Pail
What if we removed every transaction from our faith, every promise of reward, every threat of consequence? An ancient Sufi story tells of an angel carrying a torch to burn down the mansions of heaven and a pail to put out the fires of hell so that we might finally see who truly loves God. Not out of fear. Not to earn mercy. Just love, for love’s sake. This series is an invitation to come home to a faith with no strings attached, where perfect love casts out fear, and God desires mercy, not sacrifice. What does it look like to simply love God for the sake of love itself?
Come and let’s explore this journey of faith together.
CURRENT SERIES - The Space Between
Lent calls us into the wilderness—not to reduce our lives to easy answers, but to sit honestly with tension, ambiguity, and transformation. We live in an either/or world that insists on sides, binaries, and quick conclusions. Yet the Gospel of Luke reveals a different way: a faith shaped not by rigid opposites, but by the holy space between them.
We will journey with Jesus through moments where life refuses to be neatly divided—and real transformation takes place not at the extremes, but in the living, breathing tension of life and faith.
CURRENT SERIES - The Space Between
Lent calls us into the wilderness—not to reduce our lives to easy answers, but to sit honestly with tension, ambiguity, and transformation. We live in an either/or world that insists on sides, binaries, and quick conclusions. Yet the Gospel of Luke reveals a different way: a faith shaped not by rigid opposites, but by the holy space between them.
We will journey with Jesus through moments where life refuses to be neatly divided—and real transformation takes place not at the extremes, but in the living, breathing tension of life and faith.
CURRENT SERIES - The Space Between
Lent calls us into the wilderness—not to reduce our lives to easy answers, but to sit honestly with tension, ambiguity, and transformation. We live in an either/or world that insists on sides, binaries, and quick conclusions. Yet the Gospel of Luke reveals a different way: a faith shaped not by rigid opposites, but by the holy space between them.
We will journey with Jesus through moments where life refuses to be neatly divided—and real transformation takes place not at the extremes, but in the living, breathing tension of life and faith.
CURRENT SERIES - The Space Between
Lent calls us into the wilderness—not to reduce our lives to easy answers, but to sit honestly with tension, ambiguity, and transformation. We live in an either/or world that insists on sides, binaries, and quick conclusions. Yet the Gospel of Luke reveals a different way: a faith shaped not by rigid opposites, but by the holy space between them. We will journey with Jesus through moments where life refuses to be neatly divided—and real transformation takes place not at the extremes, but in the living, breathing tension of life and faith.
CURRENT SERIES - The Space Between
Lent calls us into the wilderness—not to reduce our lives to easy answers, but to sit honestly with tension, ambiguity, and transformation. We live in an either/or world that insists on sides, binaries, and quick conclusions. Yet the Gospel of Luke reveals a different way: a faith shaped not by rigid opposites, but by the holy space between them. We will journey with Jesus through moments where life refuses to be neatly divided—and real transformation takes place not at the extremes, but in the living, breathing tension of life and faith.
CURRENT SERIES - The Space Between
Lent calls us into the wilderness—not to reduce our lives to easy answers, but to sit honestly with tension, ambiguity, and transformation. We live in an either/or world that insists on sides, binaries, and quick conclusions. Yet the Gospel of Luke reveals a different way: a faith shaped not by rigid opposites, but by the holy space between them. We will journey with Jesus through moments where life refuses to be neatly divided—and real transformation takes place not at the extremes, but in the living, breathing tension of life and faith.
CURRENT SERIES - The Space Between
Lent calls us into the wilderness—not to reduce our lives to easy answers, but to sit honestly with tension, ambiguity, and transformation. We live in an either/or world that insists on sides, binaries, and quick conclusions. Yet the Gospel of Luke reveals a different way: a faith shaped not by rigid opposites, but by the holy space between them. We will journey with Jesus through moments where life refuses to be neatly divided—and real transformation takes place not at the extremes, but in the living, breathing tension of life and faith.
CURRENT SERIES - Sheesh: Cultivating Wonder in a Monochrome World
“Sheesh” is more than an expression of surprise—it’s a recognition that life is filled with moments that take our breath away, if only we notice them. This series challenges us to break free from the autopilot of modern life and cultivate a heart that marvels at God’s presence in both the extraordinary and the ordinary.
Through six transformative weeks, we’ll explore ancient spiritual practices that awaken wonder. Join us as we trade our tired, monochrome existence for a life painted with wonder, meaning, and divine surprise.
CURRENT SERIES - Sheesh: Cultivating Wonder in a Monochrome World
“Sheesh” is more than an expression of surprise—it’s a recognition that life is filled with moments that take our breath away, if only we notice them. This series challenges us to break free from the autopilot of modern life and cultivate a heart that marvels at God’s presence in both the extraordinary and the ordinary.
Through six transformative weeks, we’ll explore ancient spiritual practices that awaken wonder. Join us as we trade our tired, monochrome existence for a life painted with wonder, meaning, and divine surprise.
CURRENT SERIES - Sheesh: Cultivating Wonder in a Monochrome World
“Sheesh” is more than an expression of surprise—it’s a recognition that life is filled with moments that take our breath away, if only we notice them. This series challenges us to break free from the autopilot of modern life and cultivate a heart that marvels at God’s presence in both the extraordinary and the ordinary.
Through six transformative weeks, we’ll explore ancient spiritual practices that awaken wonder. Join us as we trade our tired, monochrome existence for a life painted with wonder, meaning, and divine surprise.
CURRENT SERIES - Sheesh: Cultivating Wonder in a Monochrome World
“Sheesh” is more than an expression of surprise—it’s a recognition that life is filled with moments that take our breath away, if only we notice them. This series challenges us to break free from the autopilot of modern life and cultivate a heart that marvels at God’s presence in both the extraordinary and the ordinary.
Through six transformative weeks, we’ll explore ancient spiritual practices that awaken wonder. Join us as we trade our tired, monochrome existence for a life painted with wonder, meaning, and divine surprise.
CURRENT SERIES - Sheesh: Cultivating Wonder in a Monochrome World
“Sheesh” is more than an expression of surprise—it’s a recognition that life is filled with moments that take our breath away, if only we notice them. This series challenges us to break free from the autopilot of modern life and cultivate a heart that marvels at God’s presence in both the extraordinary and the ordinary.
Through six transformative weeks, we’ll explore ancient spiritual practices that awaken wonder. Join us as we trade our tired, monochrome existence for a life painted with wonder, meaning, and divine surprise.
CURRENT SERIES - Sheesh: Cultivating Wonder in a Monochrome World
“Sheesh” is more than an expression of surprise—it’s a recognition that life is filled with moments that take our breath away, if only we notice them. This series challenges us to break free from the autopilot of modern life and cultivate a heart that marvels at God’s presence in both the extraordinary and the ordinary.
Through six transformative weeks, we’ll explore ancient spiritual practices that awaken wonder. Join us as we trade our tired, monochrome existence for a life painted with wonder, meaning, and divine surprise.
CURRENT SERIES -
Arrival: A Journey Through the Season of Expectation
This Advent, we invite you to pause, reflect, and prepare your heart for the coming of Christ through our series Arrival. In a world marked by uncertainty, division, and constant noise, we yearn for signs that God is still breaking through—still showing up in unexpected ways to make good on ancient promises.
Arrival explores the profound truth that God doesn't wait for perfect conditions to enter our lives. Hope arrives in seasons of waiting. Peace arrives amid chaos. Joy arrives independent of our circumstances. Love arrives in the most inhospitable places. And Light arrives to dispel every darkness.
Over four weeks, we'll journey through the themes of Advent with fresh eyes, discovering that Christ's arrival isn't just a historical event we commemorate—it's an ongoing reality we can experience today.
CURRENT SERIES -
Arrival: A Journey Through the Season of Expectation
This Advent, we invite you to pause, reflect, and prepare your heart for the coming of Christ through our series Arrival. In a world marked by uncertainty, division, and constant noise, we yearn for signs that God is still breaking through—still showing up in unexpected ways to make good on ancient promises.
Arrival explores the profound truth that God doesn't wait for perfect conditions to enter our lives. Hope arrives in seasons of waiting. Peace arrives amid chaos. Joy arrives independent of our circumstances. Love arrives in the most inhospitable places. And Light arrives to dispel every darkness.
Over four weeks, we'll journey through the themes of Advent with fresh eyes, discovering that Christ's arrival isn't just a historical event we commemorate—it's an ongoing reality we can experience today.
CURRENT SERIES -
Arrival: A Journey Through the Season of Expectation
This Advent, we invite you to pause, reflect, and prepare your heart for the coming of Christ through our series Arrival. In a world marked by uncertainty, division, and constant noise, we yearn for signs that God is still breaking through—still showing up in unexpected ways to make good on ancient promises.
Arrival explores the profound truth that God doesn't wait for perfect conditions to enter our lives. Hope arrives in seasons of waiting. Peace arrives amid chaos. Joy arrives independent of our circumstances. Love arrives in the most inhospitable places. And Light arrives to dispel every darkness.
Over four weeks, we'll journey through the themes of Advent with fresh eyes, discovering that Christ's arrival isn't just a historical event we commemorate—it's an ongoing reality we can experience today.
CURRENT SERIES -
Arrival: A Journey Through the Season of Expectation
This Advent, we invite you to pause, reflect, and prepare your heart for the coming of Christ through our series Arrival. In a world marked by uncertainty, division, and constant noise, we yearn for signs that God is still breaking through—still showing up in unexpected ways to make good on ancient promises.
Arrival explores the profound truth that God doesn't wait for perfect conditions to enter our lives. Hope arrives in seasons of waiting. Peace arrives amid chaos. Joy arrives independent of our circumstances. Love arrives in the most inhospitable places. And Light arrives to dispel every darkness.
Over four weeks, we'll journey through the themes of Advent with fresh eyes, discovering that Christ's arrival isn't just a historical event we commemorate—it's an ongoing reality we can experience today.
CURRENT SERIES -
Arrival: A Journey Through the Season of Expectation
This Advent, we invite you to pause, reflect, and prepare your heart for the coming of Christ through our series Arrival. In a world marked by uncertainty, division, and constant noise, we yearn for signs that God is still breaking through—still showing up in unexpected ways to make good on ancient promises.
Arrival explores the profound truth that God doesn't wait for perfect conditions to enter our lives. Hope arrives in seasons of waiting. Peace arrives amid chaos. Joy arrives independent of our circumstances. Love arrives in the most inhospitable places. And Light arrives to dispel every darkness.
Over four weeks, we'll journey through the themes of Advent with fresh eyes, discovering that Christ's arrival isn't just a historical event we commemorate—it's an ongoing reality we can experience today.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES:
"Deeply Rooted"
In an age when the world's problems can feel overwhelming and immovable, we are called to trust that our small, faithful acts can move mountains over time. In seasons of social turbulence and upheaval, when everything feels unsteady, we need deep roots—an anchor that holds us firmly in faith, community, and courage. Like the mustard seed that grows into the greatest of trees, like the oak whose roots run deep enough to withstand every storm, we are called to be sources of stability and resilience when life churns around us.
This series explores how daily commitment to faithful, merciful, and generous living strengthens our inner reserves—ensuring we remain unshaken by life's challenges and fruitful through every season.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES:
"Deeply Rooted"
In an age when the world's problems can feel overwhelming and immovable, we are called to trust that our small, faithful acts can move mountains over time. In seasons of social turbulence and upheaval, when everything feels unsteady, we need deep roots—an anchor that holds us firmly in faith, community, and courage. Like the mustard seed that grows into the greatest of trees, like the oak whose roots run deep enough to withstand every storm, we are called to be sources of stability and resilience when life churns around us. This series explores how daily commitment to faithful, merciful, and generous living strengthens our inner reserves—ensuring we remain unshaken by life's challenges and fruitful through every season.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES:
"Deeply Rooted"
In an age when the world's problems can feel overwhelming and immovable, we are called to trust that our small, faithful acts can move mountains over time. In seasons of social turbulence and upheaval, when everything feels unsteady, we need deep roots—an anchor that holds us firmly in faith, community, and courage. Like the mustard seed that grows into the greatest of trees, like the oak whose roots run deep enough to withstand every storm, we are called to be sources of stability and resilience when life churns around us. This series explores how daily commitment to faithful, merciful, and generous living strengthens our inner reserves—ensuring we remain unshaken by life's challenges and fruitful through every season.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES:
In God's Presence: Three Ways to Pray
October 19 – November 2
Prayer is more than words—it’s a way of being in active relationship with the divine. This three-week sermon series explores the prayer practices of petition, confession, and intercession through a view of God who is profoundly relational, responsive, and ever evolving with creation. Rather than approaching prayer as a way of changing God's mind about a pre-ordained outcome, we’ll discover how these forms open us to deeper transformation, healing, and alignment with the flow of divine love and possibility. Each week will offer a new pathway into God’s presence, helping us cultivate a more honest, compassionate, and empowering spirituality. Join us as we learn to pray not just to God, but with God, in a world alive with divine possibility.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES:
In God's Presence: Three Ways to Pray
October 19 – November 2
Prayer is more than words—it’s a way of being in active relationship with the divine. This three-week sermon series explores the prayer practices of petition, confession, and intercession through a view of God who is profoundly relational, responsive, and ever evolving with creation. Rather than approaching prayer as a way of changing God's mind about a pre-ordained outcome, we’ll discover how these forms open us to deeper transformation, healing, and alignment with the flow of divine love and possibility. Each week will offer a new pathway into God’s presence, helping us cultivate a more honest, compassionate, and empowering spirituality. Join us as we learn to pray not just to God, but with God, in a world alive with divine possibility.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES:
In God's Presence: Three Ways to Pray
October 19 – November 2
Prayer is more than words—it’s a way of being in active relationship with the divine. This three-week sermon series explores the prayer practices of petition, confession, and intercession through a view of God who is profoundly relational, responsive, and ever evolving with creation. Rather than approaching prayer as a way of changing God's mind about a pre-ordained outcome, we’ll discover how these forms open us to deeper transformation, healing, and alignment with the flow of divine love and possibility. Each week will offer a new pathway into God’s presence, helping us cultivate a more honest, compassionate, and empowering spirituality. Join us as we learn to pray not just to God, but with God, in a world alive with divine possibility.
Current Sermon SeriesThe Politics of Jesus: Following Christ Beyond Left and Right
September 7 – October 12
In our polarized world, Christians often feel pressured to choose between political tribes. But Jesus offers a third way that transcends partisan divisions. This series explores how Christ’s kingdom values challenge both conservative and progressive assumptions, calling us to a higher allegiance. We’ll examine how Jesus’ cross dismantles systems of domination, how his economics challenge both capitalism and socialism, and how his community of disciples embodies a new social order. Rather than baptizing political ideologies, we’ll explore how the gospel can shape our civic engagement, finding unity in Christ while navigating complex social issues with wisdom, grace, and prophetic imagination and courage.
September 7 | The Jubilee Revolution • Luke 4:16–30
September 14 | The Way of the Cross • Mark 8:31–38, Luke 9:51–56
September 21 | A New Social Order • Acts 2:42–47, Acts 4:32–37
September 28 | The Powers and Principalities • Ephesians 6:10–20, Colossians 2:13–15
October 5 | Revolutionary Subordination • 1 Peter 2:13–25, Romans 13:1–7
October 12 | The Politics of the Table • Luke 14:7–24, 1 Corinthians 11:17–34
Current Sermon SeriesThe Politics of Jesus: Following Christ Beyond Left and Right
September 7 – October 12
In our polarized world, Christians often feel pressured to choose between political tribes. But Jesus offers a third way that transcends partisan divisions. This series explores how Christ’s kingdom values challenge both conservative and progressive assumptions, calling us to a higher allegiance. We’ll examine how Jesus’ cross dismantles systems of domination, how his economics challenge both capitalism and socialism, and how his community of disciples embodies a new social order. Rather than baptizing political ideologies, we’ll explore how the gospel can shape our civic engagement, finding unity in Christ while navigating complex social issues with wisdom, grace, and prophetic imagination and courage.
September 7 | The Jubilee Revolution • Luke 4:16–30
September 14 | The Way of the Cross • Mark 8:31–38, Luke 9:51–56
September 21 | A New Social Order • Acts 2:42–47, Acts 4:32–37
September 28 | The Powers and Principalities • Ephesians 6:10–20, Colossians 2:13–15
October 5 | Revolutionary Subordination • 1 Peter 2:13–25, Romans 13:1–7
October 12 | The Politics of the Table • Luke 14:7–24, 1 Corinthians 11:17–34
Current Sermon SeriesThe Politics of Jesus: Following Christ Beyond Left and Right
September 7 – October 12
In our polarized world, Christians often feel pressured to choose between political tribes. But Jesus offers a third way that transcends partisan divisions. This series explores how Christ’s kingdom values challenge both conservative and progressive assumptions, calling us to a higher allegiance. We’ll examine how Jesus’ cross dismantles systems of domination, how his economics challenge both capitalism and socialism, and how his community of disciples embodies a new social order. Rather than baptizing political ideologies, we’ll explore how the gospel can shape our civic engagement, finding unity in Christ while navigating complex social issues with wisdom, grace, and prophetic imagination and courage.
September 7 | The Jubilee Revolution • Luke 4:16–30
September 14 | The Way of the Cross • Mark 8:31–38, Luke 9:51–56
September 21 | A New Social Order • Acts 2:42–47, Acts 4:32–37
September 28 | The Powers and Principalities • Ephesians 6:10–20, Colossians 2:13–15
October 5 | Revolutionary Subordination • 1 Peter 2:13–25, Romans 13:1–7
October 12 | The Politics of the Table • Luke 14:7–24, 1 Corinthians 11:17–34
Current Sermon SeriesThe Politics of Jesus: Following Christ Beyond Left and Right
September 7 – October 12
In our polarized world, Christians often feel pressured to choose between political tribes. But Jesus offers a third way that transcends partisan divisions. This series explores how Christ’s kingdom values challenge both conservative and progressive assumptions, calling us to a higher allegiance. We’ll examine how Jesus’ cross dismantles systems of domination, how his economics challenge both capitalism and socialism, and how his community of disciples embodies a new social order. Rather than baptizing political ideologies, we’ll explore how the gospel can shape our civic engagement, finding unity in Christ while navigating complex social issues with wisdom, grace, and prophetic imagination and courage.
September 7 | The Jubilee Revolution • Luke 4:16–30
September 14 | The Way of the Cross • Mark 8:31–38, Luke 9:51–56
September 21 | A New Social Order • Acts 2:42–47, Acts 4:32–37
September 28 | The Powers and Principalities • Ephesians 6:10–20, Colossians 2:13–15
October 5 | Revolutionary Subordination • 1 Peter 2:13–25, Romans 13:1–7
October 12 | The Politics of the Table • Luke 14:7–24, 1 Corinthians 11:17–34
Current Sermon SeriesThe Politics of Jesus: Following Christ Beyond Left and Right
September 7 – October 12
In our polarized world, Christians often feel pressured to choose between political tribes. But Jesus offers a third way that transcends partisan divisions. This series explores how Christ’s kingdom values challenge both conservative and progressive assumptions, calling us to a higher allegiance. We’ll examine how Jesus’ cross dismantles systems of domination, how his economics challenge both capitalism and socialism, and how his community of disciples embodies a new social order. Rather than baptizing political ideologies, we’ll explore how the gospel can shape our civic engagement, finding unity in Christ while navigating complex social issues with wisdom, grace, and prophetic imagination and courage.
September 7 | The Jubilee Revolution • Luke 4:16–30
September 14 | The Way of the Cross • Mark 8:31–38, Luke 9:51–56
September 21 | A New Social Order • Acts 2:42–47, Acts 4:32–37
September 28 | The Powers and Principalities • Ephesians 6:10–20, Colossians 2:13–15
October 5 | Revolutionary Subordination • 1 Peter 2:13–25, Romans 13:1–7
October 12 | The Politics of the Table • Luke 14:7–24, 1 Corinthians 11:17–34
Current Sermon SeriesThe Politics of Jesus: Following Christ Beyond Left and Right
September 7 – October 12
In our polarized world, Christians often feel pressured to choose between political tribes. But Jesus offers a third way that transcends partisan divisions. This series explores how Christ’s kingdom values challenge both conservative and progressive assumptions, calling us to a higher allegiance. We’ll examine how Jesus’ cross dismantles systems of domination, how his economics challenge both capitalism and socialism, and how his community of disciples embodies a new social order. Rather than baptizing political ideologies, we’ll explore how the gospel can shape our civic engagement, finding unity in Christ while navigating complex social issues with wisdom, grace, and prophetic imagination and courage.
September 7 | The Jubilee Revolution • Luke 4:16–30
September 14 | The Way of the Cross • Mark 8:31–38, Luke 9:51–56
September 21 | A New Social Order • Acts 2:42–47, Acts 4:32–37
September 28 | The Powers and Principalities • Ephesians 6:10–20, Colossians 2:13–15
October 5 | Revolutionary Subordination • 1 Peter 2:13–25, Romans 13:1–7
October 12 | The Politics of the Table • Luke 14:7–24, 1 Corinthians 11:17–34
Current Sermon SeriesFaith in Film: Sacred Truths on the Silver Screen
August 17–31
Join us for an inspiring three-part sermon series that explores how God’s grace and spiritual themes shine
through the stories portrayed on the silver screen. Movies have always been a powerful medium for
examining the human condition, wrestling with questions of meaning, and exploring themes of redemption,
sacrifice, hope, and transformation.
Each week, we’ll dive into a different film that offers profound spiritual insights, examining how these stories
reflect sacred truths and invite us to consider our own faith journey. From tales of unlikely heroes to stories of second chances to narratives of community and belonging, we’ll discover how God speaks to us through the
art of storytelling on the silver screen.
August 17 | The Straight Story
August 24 | The Wizard of OZ
August 31 | The Matrix
Current Sermon SeriesFaith in Film: Sacred Truths on the Silver Screen
August 17–31
Join us for an inspiring three-part sermon series that explores how God’s grace and spiritual themes shine
through the stories portrayed on the silver screen. Movies have always been a powerful medium for
examining the human condition, wrestling with questions of meaning, and exploring themes of redemption,
sacrifice, hope, and transformation.
Each week, we’ll dive into a different film that offers profound spiritual insights, examining how these stories
reflect sacred truths and invite us to consider our own faith journey. From tales of unlikely heroes to stories of second chances to narratives of community and belonging, we’ll discover how God speaks to us through the
art of storytelling on the silver screen.
August 17 | The Straight Story • Hebrews 13:1–2, 20–21
August 24 | The Wizard of OZ
August 31 | The Matrix
Current Sermon SeriesFaith in Film: Sacred Truths on the Silver Screen
August 17–31
Join us for an inspiring three-part sermon series that explores how God’s grace and spiritual themes shine
through the stories portrayed on the silver screen. Movies have always been a powerful medium for
examining the human condition, wrestling with questions of meaning, and exploring themes of redemption,
sacrifice, hope, and transformation.
Each week, we’ll dive into a different film that offers profound spiritual insights, examining how these stories
reflect sacred truths and invite us to consider our own faith journey. From tales of unlikely heroes to stories of second chances to narratives of community and belonging, we’ll discover how God speaks to us through the
art of storytelling on the silver screen.
August 17 | The Straight Story • Hebrews 13:1–2, 20–21
August 24 | The Wizard of OZ
August 31 | The Matrix
Current Sermon SeriesBehind the Music: The Gospel According to Billboard
July 20 – August 10
Join us for an eye-opening series that looks beneath the surface of contemporary rock music to uncover enduring spiritual truths. Behind the driving rhythms and resounding vocals, rock artists have always wrestled with universal themes of redemption, hope, acceptance, and transcendence that mirror our own faith journeys. We’ll explore how songs about love, forgiveness, pain, and belonging reflect biblical wisdom and speak to our deepest spiritual questions. We’ll take a deep dive into the origins and meanings of each song and, through thoughtful biblical reflection, discover how God’s voice often emerges from the most unexpected places, revealing divine truth behind the music we hear every day.
July 20 | Where the Streets Have No Name by U2
July 27 | Little Wonders by Rob Thomas
August 3 | One of Us written by Eric Bazilian
August 10 | Losing My Religion by REM
Current Sermon SeriesBehind the Music: The Gospel According to Billboard
July 20 – August 10
Join us for an eye-opening series that looks beneath the surface of contemporary rock music to uncover enduring spiritual truths. Behind the driving rhythms and resounding vocals, rock artists have always wrestled with universal themes of redemption, hope, acceptance, and transcendence that mirror our own faith journeys. We’ll explore how songs about love, forgiveness, pain, and belonging reflect biblical wisdom and speak to our deepest spiritual questions. We’ll take a deep dive into the origins and meanings of each song and, through thoughtful biblical reflection, discover how God’s voice often emerges from the most unexpected places, revealing divine truth behind the music we hear every day.
July 20 | Where the Streets Have No Name by U2
July 27 | Little Wonders by Rob Thomas
August 3 | One of Us written by Eric Bazilian
August 10 | Losing My Religion by REM
Current Sermon SeriesBehind the Music: The Gospel According to Billboard
July 20 – August 10
Join us for an eye-opening series that looks beneath the surface of contemporary rock music to uncover enduring spiritual truths. Behind the driving rhythms and resounding vocals, rock artists have always wrestled with universal themes of redemption, hope, acceptance, and transcendence that mirror our own faith journeys. We’ll explore how songs about love, forgiveness, pain, and belonging reflect biblical wisdom and speak to our deepest spiritual questions. We’ll take a deep dive into the origins and meanings of each song and, through thoughtful biblical reflection, discover how God’s voice often emerges from the most unexpected places, revealing divine truth behind the music we hear every day.
July 20 | Where the Streets Have No Name by U2 • Ephesians 2:11–22
July 27 | Little Wonders by Rob Thomas
August 3 | One of Us written by Eric Bazilian Bulletin
August 10 | Coming soon!
Current Sermon SeriesBehind the Music: The Gospel According to Billboard
July 20 – August 10
Join us for an eye-opening series that looks beneath the surface of contemporary rock music to uncover enduring spiritual truths. Behind the driving rhythms and resounding vocals, rock artists have always wrestled with universal themes of redemption, hope, acceptance, and transcendence that mirror our own faith journeys. We’ll explore how songs about love, forgiveness, pain, and belonging reflect biblical wisdom and speak to our deepest spiritual questions. We’ll take a deep dive into the origins and meanings of each song and, through thoughtful biblical reflection, discover how God’s voice often emerges from the most unexpected places, revealing divine truth behind the music we hear every day.
July 20 | Where the Streets Have No Name by U2 • Ephesians 2:11–22
July 27 | Little Wonders by Rob Thomas
August 3 | One of Us written by Eric Bazilian
August 10 | Coming soon!
Current Sermon SeriesFaith in Fiction: Finding God Between the Lines
June 29 – July 13
Stories have always been God’s chosen medium—from ancient parables to modern novels. Literature doesn’t just entertain; it reveals profound truths about the human condition, moral struggle, and our deepest longings for meaning and redemption.
In this transformative sermon series, we’ll explore how faith intersects with great works of fiction, discovering how authors across centuries have wrestled with questions of belief, doubt, sacrifice, and grace. Each week, we’ll examine how fictional characters mirror our own faith journeys—their moments of crisis and revelation, struggles with forgiveness, and encounters with the divine in unexpected places.
Join us as we discover that the greatest stories are ultimately about us, our relationship with God, and the enduring narrative of redemption.
June 29 | Book: A Prayer for Owen Meany • Hebrews 11:1–3, 8–16
July 6 | Book: You Are So Special | Bulletin • Order of Worship
July 13 | Book: The Grapes of Wrath | Bulletin • Order of Worship
Current Sermon SeriesFaith in Fiction: Finding God Between the Lines
June 29 – July 13
Stories have always been God’s chosen medium—from ancient parables to modern novels. Literature doesn’t just entertain; it reveals profound truths about the human condition, moral struggle, and our deepest longings for meaning and redemption.
In this transformative sermon series, we’ll explore how faith intersects with great works of fiction, discovering how authors across centuries have wrestled with questions of belief, doubt, sacrifice, and grace. Each week, we’ll examine how fictional characters mirror our own faith journeys—their moments of crisis and revelation, struggles with forgiveness, and encounters with the divine in unexpected places.
Join us as we discover that the greatest stories are ultimately about us, our relationship with God, and the enduring narrative of redemption.
June 29 | Book: A Prayer for Owen Meany • Hebrews 11:1–3, 8–16
July 6 | Book: You Are So Special | Bulletin • Order of Worship
July 13 | Book: Grapes of Wrath | Bulletin • Order of Worship
Current Sermon SeriesFaith in Fiction: Finding God Between the Lines
June 29 – July 13
Stories have always been God’s chosen medium—from ancient parables to modern novels. Literature doesn’t just entertain; it reveals profound truths about the human condition, moral struggle, and our deepest longings for meaning and redemption.
In this transformative sermon series, we’ll explore how faith intersects with great works of fiction, discovering how authors across centuries have wrestled with questions of belief, doubt, sacrifice, and grace. Each week, we’ll examine how fictional characters mirror our own faith journeys—their moments of crisis and revelation, struggles with forgiveness, and encounters with the divine in unexpected places.
Join us as we discover that the greatest stories are ultimately about us, our relationship with God, and the enduring narrative of redemption.
June 29 | Book: A Prayer for Owen Meany • Hebrews 11:1–3, 8–16
July 6 | Book: You Are So Special | Bulletin • Order of Worship
July 13 | Book: Grapes of Wrath | Bulletin • Order of Worship
Current Sermon SeriesAt the End of the Day: 7 Questions for Mindful Living
May 4 – June 22
The Apostle Paul once wrote, “Test yourselves to make sure you are solid in the faith. Don’t drift along taking everything for granted. Give yourselves regular checkups. You need firsthand evidence… that Christ is in you. Test it out” (2 Corinthians 13:5, The Message).
With those words, Paul urges us to take inventory of our lives daily—to “review the tapes” to see where we might have lived up to our faith, and where we might have fallen short. In this series, we’ll put a new twist on an old form of prayer called “The Examen” which gives us a formula for intentional self-examination at the end of each day. How can we yield our own will to God’s purposes if we are not conscious of our own shortcomings? How can we see where God has shown up in our lives if we do not reflect on the experiences and encounters of our day?
Join us as we explore 7 questions for honest self-examination at the end of our day.
Current Sermon SeriesAt the End of the Day: 7 Questions for Mindful Living
May 4 – June 22
The Apostle Paul once wrote, “Test yourselves to make sure you are solid in the faith. Don’t drift along taking everything for granted. Give yourselves regular checkups. You need firsthand evidence… that Christ is in you. Test it out” (2 Corinthians 13:5, The Message).
With those words, Paul urges us to take inventory of our lives daily—to “review the tapes” to see where we might have lived up to our faith, and where we might have fallen short. In this series, we’ll put a new twist on an old form of prayer called “The Examen” which gives us a formula for intentional self-examination at the end of each day. How can we yield our own will to God’s purposes if we are not conscious of our own shortcomings? How can we see where God has shown up in our lives if we do not reflect on the experiences and encounters of our day?
Join us as we explore 7 questions for honest self-examination at the end of our day.
Current Sermon SeriesAt the End of the Day: 7 Questions for Mindful Living
May 4 – June 22
The Apostle Paul once wrote, “Test yourselves to make sure you are solid in the faith. Don’t drift along taking everything for granted. Give yourselves regular checkups. You need firsthand evidence… that Christ is in you. Test it out” (2 Corinthians 13:5, The Message).
With those words, Paul urges us to take inventory of our lives daily—to “review the tapes” to see where we might have lived up to our faith, and where we might have fallen short. In this series, we’ll put a new twist on an old form of prayer called “The Examen” which gives us a formula for intentional self-examination at the end of each day. How can we yield our own will to God’s purposes if we are not conscious of our own shortcomings? How can we see where God has shown up in our lives if we do not reflect on the experiences and encounters of our day?
Join us as we explore 7 questions for honest self-examination at the end of our day.
Current Sermon SeriesAt the End of the Day: 7 Questions for Mindful Living
May 4 – June 22
The Apostle Paul once wrote, “Test yourselves to make sure you are solid in the faith. Don’t drift along taking everything for granted. Give yourselves regular checkups. You need firsthand evidence… that Christ is in you. Test it out” (2 Corinthians 13:5, The Message).
With those words, Paul urges us to take inventory of our lives daily—to “review the tapes” to see where we might have lived up to our faith, and where we might have fallen short. In this series, we’ll put a new twist on an old form of prayer called “The Examen” which gives us a formula for intentional self-examination at the end of each day. How can we yield our own will to God’s purposes if we are not conscious of our own shortcomings? How can we see where God has shown up in our lives if we do not reflect on the experiences and encounters of our day?
Join us as we explore 7 questions for honest self-examination at the end of our day.
Current Sermon SeriesAt the End of the Day: 7 Questions for Mindful Living
May 4 – June 22
The Apostle Paul once wrote, “Test yourselves to make sure you are solid in the faith. Don’t drift along taking everything for granted. Give yourselves regular checkups. You need firsthand evidence… that Christ is in you. Test it out” (2 Corinthians 13:5, The Message).
With those words, Paul urges us to take inventory of our lives daily—to “review the tapes” to see where we might have lived up to our faith, and where we might have fallen short. In this series, we’ll put a new twist on an old form of prayer called “The Examen” which gives us a formula for intentional self-examination at the end of each day. How can we yield our own will to God’s purposes if we are not conscious of our own shortcomings? How can we see where God has shown up in our lives if we do not reflect on the experiences and encounters of our day?
Join us as we explore 7 questions for honest self-examination at the end of our day.
Current Sermon SeriesAt the End of the Day: 7 Questions for Mindful Living
May 4 – June 22
The Apostle Paul once wrote, “Test yourselves to make sure you are solid in the faith. Don’t drift along taking everything for granted. Give yourselves regular checkups. You need firsthand evidence… that Christ is in you. Test it out” (2 Corinthians 13:5, The Message).
With those words, Paul urges us to take inventory of our lives daily—to “review the tapes” to see where we might have lived up to our faith, and where we might have fallen short. In this series, we’ll put a new twist on an old form of prayer called “The Examen” which gives us a formula for intentional self-examination at the end of each day. How can we yield our own will to God’s purposes if we are not conscious of our own shortcomings? How can we see where God has shown up in our lives if we do not reflect on the experiences and encounters of our day?
Join us as we explore 7 questions for honest self-examination at the end of our day.
Current Sermon SeriesAt the End of the Day: 7 Questions for Mindful Living
May 4 – June 22
The Apostle Paul once wrote, “Test yourselves to make sure you are solid in the faith. Don’t drift along taking everything for granted. Give yourselves regular checkups. You need firsthand evidence… that Christ is in you. Test it out” (2 Corinthians 13:5, The Message).
With those words, Paul urges us to take inventory of our lives daily—to “review the tapes” to see where we might have lived up to our faith, and where we might have fallen short. In this series, we’ll put a new twist on an old form of prayer called “The Examen” which gives us a formula for intentional self-examination at the end of each day. How can we yield our own will to God’s purposes if we are not conscious of our own shortcomings? How can we see where God has shown up in our lives if we do not reflect on the experiences and encounters of our day?
Join us as we explore 7 questions for honest self-examination at the end of our day.
Every day, we must choose: will we live half alive and preserve the illusions of a Good Friday world; or will we live fully alive, astonished that the risen Christ is all around us, that love wins and life prevails and what we always assume is the end is actually just the beginning.
The Beautiful Empty: Lent 2025
March 9 – April 13
Blaise Pascal once spoke of the “God-shaped vacuum” in the heart of every person that can only be filled by God. Yet we spend so much of our lives trying to fill that vacuum with everything but God. When we feel worthless, we seek validation from our work. When we suffer from loneliness, we turn to relationships to save us. When we experience boredom, we binge on entertainment. When we feel overwhelmed or self-conscious, we reach for altered states.
The God-shaped hole only grows deeper and wider as we fill it with the things that do not satisfy. But the season of Lent invites us to let go of our attachments and dependencies, emptying ourselves of all our cheap substitutes for God, so we can finally see ourselves for who we really are—needy, imperfect, unfinished, still-becoming people in need of a tender, patient, gracious God. It’s only by experiencing our emptiness that the God-shaped hole can finally be filled, healed, and blessed by that which truly satisfies.
The Beautiful Empty: Lent 2025
March 9 – April 13
Blaise Pascal once spoke of the “God-shaped vacuum” in the heart of every person that can only be filled by God. Yet we spend so much of our lives trying to fill that vacuum with everything but God. When we feel worthless, we seek validation from our work. When we suffer from loneliness, we turn to relationships to save us. When we experience boredom, we binge on entertainment. When we feel overwhelmed or self-conscious, we reach for altered states.
The God-shaped hole only grows deeper and wider as we fill it with the things that do not satisfy. But the season of Lent invites us to let go of our attachments and dependencies, emptying ourselves of all our cheap substitutes for God, so we can finally see ourselves for who we really are—needy, imperfect, unfinished, still-becoming people in need of a tender, patient, gracious God. It’s only by experiencing our emptiness that the God-shaped hole can finally be filled, healed, and blessed by that which truly satisfies.
The Beautiful Empty: Lent 2025
March 9 – April 13
Blaise Pascal once spoke of the “God-shaped vacuum” in the heart of every person that can only be filled by God. Yet we spend so much of our lives trying to fill that vacuum with everything but God. When we feel worthless, we seek validation from our work. When we suffer from loneliness, we turn to relationships to save us. When we experience boredom, we binge on entertainment. When we feel overwhelmed or self-conscious, we reach for altered states.
The God-shaped hole only grows deeper and wider as we fill it with the things that do not satisfy. But the season of Lent invites us to let go of our attachments and dependencies, emptying ourselves of all our cheap substitutes for God, so we can finally see ourselves for who we really are—needy, imperfect, unfinished, still-becoming people in need of a tender, patient, gracious God. It’s only by experiencing our emptiness that the God-shaped hole can finally be filled, healed, and blessed by that which truly satisfies.
The Beautiful Empty: Lent 2025
March 9 – April 13
Blaise Pascal once spoke of the “God-shaped vacuum” in the heart of every person that can only be filled by God. Yet we spend so much of our lives trying to fill that vacuum with everything but God. When we feel worthless, we seek validation from our work. When we suffer from loneliness, we turn to relationships to save us. When we experience boredom, we binge on entertainment. When we feel overwhelmed or self-conscious, we reach for altered states.
The God-shaped hole only grows deeper and wider as we fill it with the things that do not satisfy. But the season of Lent invites us to let go of our attachments and dependencies, emptying ourselves of all our cheap substitutes for God, so we can finally see ourselves for who we really are—needy, imperfect, unfinished, still-becoming people in need of a tender, patient, gracious God. It’s only by experiencing our emptiness that the God-shaped hole can finally be filled, healed, and blessed by that which truly satisfies.
The Beautiful Empty: Lent 2025
March 9 – April 13
Blaise Pascal once spoke of the “God-shaped vacuum” in the heart of every person that can only be filled by God. Yet we spend so much of our lives trying to fill that vacuum with everything but God. When we feel worthless, we seek validation from our work. When we suffer from loneliness, we turn to relationships to save us. When we experience boredom, we binge on entertainment. When we feel overwhelmed or self-conscious, we reach for altered states.
The God-shaped hole only grows deeper and wider as we fill it with the things that do not satisfy. But the season of Lent invites us to let go of our attachments and dependencies, emptying ourselves of all our cheap substitutes for God, so we can finally see ourselves for who we really are—needy, imperfect, unfinished, still-becoming people in need of a tender, patient, gracious God. It’s only by experiencing our emptiness that the God-shaped hole can finally be filled, healed, and blessed by that which truly satisfies.
The Beautiful Empty: Lent 2025
March 9 – April 13
Blaise Pascal once spoke of the “God-shaped vacuum” in the heart of every person that can only be filled by God. Yet we spend so much of our lives trying to fill that vacuum with everything but God. When we feel worthless, we seek validation from our work. When we suffer from loneliness, we turn to relationships to save us. When we experience boredom, we binge on entertainment. When we feel overwhelmed or self-conscious, we reach for altered states.
The God-shaped hole only grows deeper and wider as we fill it with the things that do not satisfy. But the season of Lent invites us to let go of our attachments and dependencies, emptying ourselves of all our cheap substitutes for God, so we can finally see ourselves for who we really are—needy, imperfect, unfinished, still-becoming people in need of a tender, patient, gracious God. It’s only by experiencing our emptiness that the God-shaped hole can finally be filled, healed, and blessed by that which truly satisfies.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: Dispatches from Cell 92: Bonhoeffer on Faith and Resistance
January 12–March 2
Some call him a martyr. Others a spy and assassin. But before his arrest and execution by the Nazis in 1945, Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a pastor and theologian whose writings on Christianity have become more relevant today than ever.
In this six-part series, we’ll explore Bonhoeffer’s thoughts on grace, faith, responsibility, and resistance for clues about how we might live out our faith in ways that make a difference in today’s world.
The series includes an all-church book study and documentary film discussion.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: Dispatches from Cell 92: Bonhoeffer on Faith and Resistance
January 12–March 2
Some call him a martyr. Others a spy and assassin. But before his arrest and execution by the Nazis in 1945, Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a pastor and theologian whose writings on Christianity have become more relevant today than ever.
In this six-part series, we’ll explore Bonhoeffer’s thoughts on grace, faith, responsibility, and resistance for clues about how we might live out our faith in ways that make a difference in today’s world.
The series includes an all-church book study and documentary film discussion.
Guest Preacher and Bonhoeffer scholar, Dr. Lori Brandt Hale
https://www.augsburg.edu/faculty/hale/
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: Dispatches from Cell 92: Bonhoeffer on Faith and Resistance
January 12–March 2
Some call him a martyr. Others a spy and assassin. But before his arrest and execution by the Nazis in 1945, Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a pastor and theologian whose writings on Christianity have become more relevant today than ever.
In this six-part series, we’ll explore Bonhoeffer’s thoughts on grace, faith, responsibility, and resistance for clues about how we might live out our faith in ways that make a difference in today’s world.
The series includes an all-church book study and documentary film discussion.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: Dispatches from Cell 92: Bonhoeffer on Faith and Resistance
January 12–March 2
Some call him a martyr. Others a spy and assassin. But before his arrest and execution by the Nazis in 1945, Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a pastor and theologian whose writings on Christianity have become more relevant today than ever.
In this six-part series, we’ll explore Bonhoeffer’s thoughts on grace, faith, responsibility, and resistance for clues about how we might live out our faith in ways that make a difference in today’s world.
The series includes an all-church book study and documentary film discussion.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: Dispatches from Cell 92: Bonhoeffer on Faith and Resistance
January 12–March 2
Some call him a martyr. Others a spy and assassin. But before his arrest and execution by the Nazis in 1945, Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a pastor and theologian whose writings on Christianity have become more relevant today than ever.
In this six-part series, we’ll explore Bonhoeffer’s thoughts on grace, faith, responsibility, and resistance for clues about how we might live out our faith in ways that make a difference in today’s world.
The series includes an all-church book study and documentary film discussion.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: Dispatches from Cell 92: Bonhoeffer on Faith and Resistance
January 12–March 2
Some call him a martyr. Others a spy and assassin. But before his arrest and execution by the Nazis in 1945, Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a pastor and theologian whose writings on Christianity have become more relevant today than ever.
In this six-part series, we’ll explore Bonhoeffer’s thoughts on grace, faith, responsibility, and resistance for clues about how we might live out our faith in ways that make a difference in today’s world.
The series includes an all-church book study and documentary film discussion.
CURRENT (ADVENT) SERMON SERIES: Waiting Room
[ December 1 – December 22 ]
Waiting. Waiting for the phone to ring. Waiting for the test results. Waiting for the traffic to clear. Waiting for the storm to pass. Waiting for the light to change. Waiting for your ship to come in. Waiting for the other shoe to drop. Waiting for the show to start. Waiting for the sun to rise. Waiting for a girl like you. Waiting on the world to change.
We spend so much of our lives waiting for whatever it is we fear we do not have and believe we cannot live without—and we know all too well that, as Tom Petty famously crooned, the waiting is the hardest part.
But what are we really waiting for? What are you waiting for? Maybe, in the end, what we’re all really waiting for is for our waiting to finally be over—to be delivered from the chronic sense of lack and the expectancy of what might be, and to finally be at peace with what is, with who we are, with what we have, right here, right now.
Advent is a time to acknowledge our lack and to wait patiently for that day when our waiting will finally be over and the peace we all long for finally won. In the coming of Emmanuel, God-with-Us, our waiting is at last fulfilled, and we have all we need to be who we are and to live as we are meant to live, right here, right now.
CURRENT (ADVENT) SERMON SERIES: Waiting Room
[ December 1 – December 22 ]
Waiting. Waiting for the phone to ring. Waiting for the test results. Waiting for the traffic to clear. Waiting for the storm to pass. Waiting for the light to change. Waiting for your ship to come in. Waiting for the other shoe to drop. Waiting for the show to start. Waiting for the sun to rise. Waiting for a girl like you. Waiting on the world to change.
We spend so much of our lives waiting for whatever it is we fear we do not have and believe we cannot live without—and we know all too well that, as Tom Petty famously crooned, the waiting is the hardest part.
But what are we really waiting for? What are you waiting for? Maybe, in the end, what we’re all really waiting for is for our waiting to finally be over—to be delivered from the chronic sense of lack and the expectancy of what might be, and to finally be at peace with what is, with who we are, with what we have, right here, right now.
Advent is a time to acknowledge our lack and to wait patiently for that day when our waiting will finally be over and the peace we all long for finally won. In the coming of Emmanuel, God-with-Us, our waiting is at last fulfilled, and we have all we need to be who we are and to live as we are meant to live, right here, right now.
CURRENT (ADVENT) SERMON SERIES: Waiting Room
[ December 1 – December 22 ]
Waiting. Waiting for the phone to ring. Waiting for the test results. Waiting for the traffic to clear. Waiting for the storm to pass. Waiting for the light to change. Waiting for your ship to come in. Waiting for the other shoe to drop. Waiting for the show to start. Waiting for the sun to rise. Waiting for a girl like you. Waiting on the world to change.
We spend so much of our lives waiting for whatever it is we fear we do not have and believe we cannot live without—and we know all too well that, as Tom Petty famously crooned, the waiting is the hardest part.
But what are we really waiting for? What are you waiting for? Maybe, in the end, what we’re all really waiting for is for our waiting to finally be over—to be delivered from the chronic sense of lack and the expectancy of what might be, and to finally be at peace with what is, with who we are, with what we have, right here, right now.
Advent is a time to acknowledge our lack and to wait patiently for that day when our waiting will finally be over and the peace we all long for finally won. In the coming of Emmanuel, God-with-Us, our waiting is at last fulfilled, and we have all we need to be who we are and to live as we are meant to live, right here, right now.
CURRENT (ADVENT) SERMON SERIES: Waiting Room
[ December 1 – December 22 ]
Waiting. Waiting for the phone to ring. Waiting for the test results. Waiting for the traffic to clear. Waiting for the storm to pass. Waiting for the light to change. Waiting for your ship to come in. Waiting for the other shoe to drop. Waiting for the show to start. Waiting for the sun to rise. Waiting for a girl like you. Waiting on the world to change.
We spend so much of our lives waiting for whatever it is we fear we do not have and believe we cannot live without—and we know all too well that, as Tom Petty famously crooned, the waiting is the hardest part.
But what are we really waiting for? What are you waiting for? Maybe, in the end, what we’re all really waiting for is for our waiting to finally be over—to be delivered from the chronic sense of lack and the expectancy of what might be, and to finally be at peace with what is, with who we are, with what we have, right here, right now.
Advent is a time to acknowledge our lack and to wait patiently for that day when our waiting will finally be over and the peace we all long for finally won. In the coming of Emmanuel, God-with-Us, our waiting is at last fulfilled, and we have all we need to be who we are and to live as we are meant to live, right here, right now.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES:
There’s an old church hymn that says, “The church is not a building, the church is not a steeple, the church is not a resting place, the church is a people.” That statement is truer today than ever before. St. Andrew’s mission is reaching thousands of people near and far each week, both in-person and online, through our satellite communities, outreach ministries, educational opportunities, and weekly worship offerings. Our welcome is wide. Our table is long. And our reach includes everybody, everywhere.
This three-part stewardship series will focus on the ways all of us, regardless of who we are, where we live, or how we connect with each other, can share a common vision for a life of generosity grounded in three world-changing biblical principles: that in God’s economy, even a little can be a lot; that a meaningful life is more than the edifices we build; and that our devotion to God’s aims transcends all other worldly commitments.
By embracing these three principles, everybody everywhere can live generous, purposeful, and God-shaped lives that bring more love, justice, and community to the world.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES:
There’s an old church hymn that says, “The church is not a building, the church is not a steeple, the church is not a resting place, the church is a people.” That statement is truer today than ever before. St. Andrew’s mission is reaching thousands of people near and far each week, both in-person and online, through our satellite communities, outreach ministries, educational opportunities, and weekly worship offerings. Our welcome is wide. Our table is long. And our reach includes everybody, everywhere.
This three-part stewardship series will focus on the ways all of us, regardless of who we are, where we live, or how we connect with each other, can share a common vision for a life of generosity grounded in three world-changing biblical principles: that in God’s economy, even a little can be a lot; that a meaningful life is more than the edifices we build; and that our devotion to God’s aims transcends all other worldly commitments.
By embracing these three principles, everybody everywhere can live generous, purposeful, and God-shaped lives that bring more love, justice, and community to the world.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES:
There’s an old church hymn that says, “The church is not a building, the church is not a steeple, the church is not a resting place, the church is a people.” That statement is truer today than ever before. St. Andrew’s mission is reaching thousands of people near and far each week, both in-person and online, through our satellite communities, outreach ministries, educational opportunities, and weekly worship offerings. Our welcome is wide. Our table is long. And our reach includes everybody, everywhere.
This three-part stewardship series will focus on the ways all of us, regardless of who we are, where we live, or how we connect with each other, can share a common vision for a life of generosity grounded in three world-changing biblical principles: that in God’s economy, even a little can be a lot; that a meaningful life is more than the edifices we build; and that our devotion to God’s aims transcends all other worldly commitments.
By embracing these three principles, everybody everywhere can live generous, purposeful, and God-shaped lives that bring more love, justice, and community to the world.
Current Sermon Series
Talk Like Jesus: The Power of Nonviolent Communication Jesus transformed troubled relationships into joy-filled connections. He embodied the values of love, mutual respect, responsibility, and compassion—even in moments of conflict, crisis, and uncertainty.
Jesus had a way of communicating with others across social, religious, cultural, and political divides that prioritized relationships over being right and turned adversaries into friends.
In this three-part series, we’ll learn some of the basic principles of nonviolent communication modeled by Jesus that can restore our frayed relationships and heal our broken world.
Current Sermon Series
Talk Like Jesus: The Power of Nonviolent Communication Jesus transformed troubled relationships into joy-filled connections. He embodied the values of love, mutual respect, responsibility, and compassion—even in moments of conflict, crisis, and uncertainty.
Jesus had a way of communicating with others across social, religious, cultural, and political divides that prioritized relationships over being right and turned adversaries into friends.
In this three-part series, we’ll learn some of the basic principles of nonviolent communication modeled by Jesus that can restore our frayed relationships and heal our broken world.
Current Sermon Series
Talk Like Jesus: The Power of Nonviolent Communication Jesus transformed troubled relationships into joy-filled connections. He embodied the values of love, mutual respect, responsibility, and compassion—even in moments of conflict, crisis, and uncertainty.
Jesus had a way of communicating with others across social, religious, cultural, and political divides that prioritized relationships over being right and turned adversaries into friends.
In this three-part series, we’ll learn some of the basic principles of nonviolent communication modeled by Jesus that can restore our frayed relationships and heal our broken world.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES:
Fight Like Jesus: The Six Principles of Nonviolence
September 8 – October 13
In this six-week series, we’ll explore the six principles of nonviolence developed by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Interpreted through a uniquely biblical lens, we’ll discover key insights about how to apply these principles to our daily lives as we seek, like Jesus, to be peacemakers and bridge-builders in an increasingly divided world.
September 8 | “Nonviolence as a Way of Life for Courageous People” (Matthew 5:38–41)
September 15 | “Winning Friendship and Understanding” (Romans 12:17–21)
September 22 | “Defeating Injustice, Not People” (Matthew 26:47–52)
September 29 | “Believing That Suffering Can Be Redemptive” (Luke 23:33–49)
October 6 | “Choosing Love Instead of Hate” (Matthew 5:43–48)
October 13 | “Believing the Universe Is on the Side of Justice” (Isaiah 11:6–9, Hebrews 11:1)
CURRENT SERMON SERIES:
Fight Like Jesus: The Six Principles of Nonviolence
September 8 – October 13
In this six-week series, we’ll explore the six principles of nonviolence developed by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Interpreted through a uniquely biblical lens, we’ll discover key insights about how to apply these principles to our daily lives as we seek, like Jesus, to be peacemakers and bridge-builders in an increasingly divided world.
September 8 | “Nonviolence as a Way of Life for Courageous People” (Matthew 5:38–41)
September 15 | “Winning Friendship and Understanding” (Romans 12:17–21)
September 22 | “Defeating Injustice, Not People” (Matthew 26:47–52)
September 29 | “Believing That Suffering Can Be Redemptive” (Luke 23:33–49)
October 6 | “Choosing Love Instead of Hate” (Matthew 5:43–48)
October 13 | “Believing the Universe Is on the Side of Justice” (Isaiah 11:6–9, Hebrews 11:1)
CURRENT SERMON SERIES:
Fight Like Jesus: The Six Principles of Nonviolence
September 8 – October 13
In this six-week series, we’ll explore the six principles of nonviolence developed by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Interpreted through a uniquely biblical lens, we’ll discover key insights about how to apply these principles to our daily lives as we seek, like Jesus, to be peacemakers and bridge-builders in an increasingly divided world.
September 8 | “Nonviolence as a Way of Life for Courageous People” (Matthew 5:38–41)
September 15 | “Winning Friendship and Understanding” (Romans 12:17–21)
September 22 | “Defeating Injustice, Not People” (Matthew 26:47–52)
September 29 | “Believing That Suffering Can Be Redemptive” (Luke 23:33–49)
October 6 | “Choosing Love Instead of Hate” (Matthew 5:43–48)
October 13 | “Believing the Universe Is on the Side of Justice” (Isaiah 11:6–9, Hebrews 11:1)
CURRENT SERMON SERIES:
Fight Like Jesus: The Six Principles of Nonviolence
September 8 – October 13
In this six-week series, we’ll explore the six principles of nonviolence developed by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Interpreted through a uniquely biblical lens, we’ll discover key insights about how to apply these principles to our daily lives as we seek, like Jesus, to be peacemakers and bridge-builders in an increasingly divided world.
September 8 | “Nonviolence as a Way of Life for Courageous People” (Matthew 5:38–41)
September 15 | “Winning Friendship and Understanding” (Romans 12:17–21)
September 22 | “Defeating Injustice, Not People” (Matthew 26:47–52)
September 29 | “Believing That Suffering Can Be Redemptive” (Luke 23:33–49)
October 6 | “Choosing Love Instead of Hate” (Matthew 5:43–48)
October 13 | “Believing the Universe Is on the Side of Justice” (Isaiah 11:6–9, Hebrews 11:1)
CURRENT SERMON SERIES:
Fight Like Jesus: The Six Principles of Nonviolence
September 8 – October 13
In this six-week series, we’ll explore the six principles of nonviolence developed by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Interpreted through a uniquely biblical lens, we’ll discover key insights about how to apply these principles to our daily lives as we seek, like Jesus, to be peacemakers and bridge-builders in an increasingly divided world.
September 8 | “Nonviolence as a Way of Life for Courageous People” (Matthew 5:38–41)
September 15 | “Winning Friendship and Understanding” (Romans 12:17–21)
September 22 | “Defeating Injustice, Not People” (Matthew 26:47–52)
September 29 | “Believing That Suffering Can Be Redemptive” (Luke 23:33–49)
October 6 | “Choosing Love Instead of Hate” (Matthew 5:43–48)
October 13 | “Believing the Universe Is on the Side of Justice” (Isaiah 11:6–9, Hebrews 11:1)
CURRENT SERMON SERIES:
Fight Like Jesus: The Six Principles of Nonviolence
September 8 – October 13
In this six-week series, we’ll explore the six principles of nonviolence developed by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Interpreted through a uniquely biblical lens, we’ll discover key insights about how to apply these principles to our daily lives as we seek, like Jesus, to be peacemakers and bridge-builders in an increasingly divided world.
September 8 | “Nonviolence as a Way of Life for Courageous People” (Matthew 5:38–41)
September 15 | “Winning Friendship and Understanding” (Romans 12:17–21)
September 22 | “Defeating Injustice, Not People” (Matthew 26:47–52)
September 29 | “Believing That Suffering Can Be Redemptive” (Luke 23:33–49)
October 6 | “Choosing Love Instead of Hate” (Matthew 5:43–48)
October 13 | “Believing the Universe Is on the Side of Justice” (Isaiah 11:6–9, Hebrews 11:1)
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "I AM"
Who is Jesus?
Some call him a teacher. Some a prophet, a rabbi, a radical, a political revolutionary. Those who believe in him often call him Lord, Savior, Son of God, forgiver of sins, friend to the lost. But what did Jesus call himself?
In this sermon series, we’ll look at the “I AM” sayings of Jesus from the Gospel of John and come to know him not by all the names Christians have given him over the centuries, but by the names he gave himself, and by the ordinary ways he desired to be known.
We’ll finish the series with a “bonus track” by Yahweh, who reminds us that “I Am,” in the end, just is.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "I AM"
Who is Jesus?
Some call him a teacher. Some a prophet, a rabbi, a radical, a political revolutionary. Those who believe in him often call him Lord, Savior, Son of God, forgiver of sins, friend to the lost. But what did Jesus call himself?
In this sermon series, we’ll look at the “I AM” sayings of Jesus from the Gospel of John and come to know him not by all the names Christians have given him over the centuries, but by the names he gave himself, and by the ordinary ways he desired to be known.
We’ll finish the series with a “bonus track” by Yahweh, who reminds us that “I Am,” in the end, just is.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "I AM"
Who is Jesus?
Some call him a teacher. Some a prophet, a rabbi, a radical, a political revolutionary. Those who believe in him often call him Lord, Savior, Son of God, forgiver of sins, friend to the lost. But what did Jesus call himself?
In this sermon series, we’ll look at the “I AM” sayings of Jesus from the Gospel of John and come to know him not by all the names Christians have given him over the centuries, but by the names he gave himself, and by the ordinary ways he desired to be known.
We’ll finish the series with a “bonus track” by Yahweh, who reminds us that “I Am,” in the end, just is.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "I AM"
Who is Jesus?
Some call him a teacher. Some a prophet, a rabbi, a radical, a political revolutionary. Those who believe in him often call him Lord, Savior, Son of God, forgiver of sins, friend to the lost. But what did Jesus call himself?
In this sermon series, we’ll look at the “I AM” sayings of Jesus from the Gospel of John and come to know him not by all the names Christians have given him over the centuries, but by the names he gave himself, and by the ordinary ways he desired to be known.
We’ll finish the series with a “bonus track” by Yahweh, who reminds us that “I Am,” in the end, just is.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "I AM"
Who is Jesus?
Some call him a teacher. Some a prophet, a rabbi, a radical, a political revolutionary. Those who believe in him often call him Lord, Savior, Son of God, forgiver of sins, friend to the lost. But what did Jesus call himself?
In this sermon series, we’ll look at the “I AM” sayings of Jesus from the Gospel of John and come to know him not by all the names Christians have given him over the centuries, but by the names he gave himself, and by the ordinary ways he desired to be known.
We’ll finish the series with a “bonus track” by Yahweh, who reminds us that “I Am,” in the end, just is.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "I AM"
Who is Jesus?
Some call him a teacher. Some a prophet, a rabbi, a radical, a political revolutionary. Those who believe in him often call him Lord, Savior, Son of God, forgiver of sins, friend to the lost. But what did Jesus call himself?
In this sermon series, we’ll look at the “I AM” sayings of Jesus from the Gospel of John and come to know him not by all the names Christians have given him over the centuries, but by the names he gave himself, and by the ordinary ways he desired to be known.
We’ll finish the series with a “bonus track” by Yahweh, who reminds us that “I Am,” in the end, just is.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "I AM"
Who is Jesus?
Some call him a teacher. Some a prophet, a rabbi, a radical, a political revolutionary. Those who believe in him often call him Lord, Savior, Son of God, forgiver of sins, friend to the lost. But what did Jesus call himself?
In this sermon series, we’ll look at the “I AM” sayings of Jesus from the Gospel of John and come to know him not by all the names Christians have given him over the centuries, but by the names he gave himself, and by the ordinary ways he desired to be known.
We’ll finish the series with a “bonus track” by Yahweh, who reminds us that “I Am,” in the end, just is.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "I AM"
Who is Jesus?
Some call him a teacher. Some a prophet, a rabbi, a radical, a political revolutionary. Those who believe in him often call him Lord, Savior, Son of God, forgiver of sins, friend to the lost. But what did Jesus call himself?
In this sermon series, we’ll look at the “I AM” sayings of Jesus from the Gospel of John and come to know him not by all the names Christians have given him over the centuries, but by the names he gave himself, and by the ordinary ways he desired to be known.
We’ll finish the series with a “bonus track” by Yahweh, who reminds us that “I Am,” in the end, just is.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "Out of the Question"
Some teachers answer questions. Others question the answers. But for Jesus, the answers to some of our biggest problems often came out of the questions he asked us. While Jesus is generally thought of as giving a lot of answers, he was actually full of really important questions.
According to the Gospels, Jesus asked 307 questions. In contrast, he directly answered only three of the 183 questions he was ever asked. Jesus asked questions that could be easily answered and questions with no obvious answer. Most often, he answered the questions of others with questions of his own.
In this series, we’ll explore some of the most challenging questions Jesus ever asked—and, along the way, discover that the answers we search for are often revealed in the very questions themselves.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "Out of the Question"
Some teachers answer questions. Others question the answers. But for Jesus, the answers to some of our biggest problems often came out of the questions he asked us. While Jesus is generally thought of as giving a lot of answers, he was actually full of really important questions.
According to the Gospels, Jesus asked 307 questions. In contrast, he directly answered only three of the 183 questions he was ever asked. Jesus asked questions that could be easily answered and questions with no obvious answer. Most often, he answered the questions of others with questions of his own.
In this series, we’ll explore some of the most challenging questions Jesus ever asked—and, along the way, discover that the answers we search for are often revealed in the very questions themselves.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "Out of the Question"
Some teachers answer questions. Others question the answers. But for Jesus, the answers to some of our biggest problems often came out of the questions he asked us. While Jesus is generally thought of as giving a lot of answers, he was actually full of really important questions.
According to the Gospels, Jesus asked 307 questions. In contrast, he directly answered only three of the 183 questions he was ever asked. Jesus asked questions that could be easily answered and questions with no obvious answer. Most often, he answered the questions of others with questions of his own.
In this series, we’ll explore some of the most challenging questions Jesus ever asked—and, along the way, discover that the answers we search for are often revealed in the very questions themselves.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "Out of the Question"
Some teachers answer questions. Others question the answers. But for Jesus, the answers to some of our biggest problems often came out of the questions he asked us. While Jesus is generally thought of as giving a lot of answers, he was actually full of really important questions.
According to the Gospels, Jesus asked 307 questions. In contrast, he directly answered only three of the 183 questions he was ever asked. Jesus asked questions that could be easily answered and questions with no obvious answer. Most often, he answered the questions of others with questions of his own.
In this series, we’ll explore some of the most challenging questions Jesus ever asked—and, along the way, discover that the answers we search for are often revealed in the very questions themselves.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "Out of the Question"
Some teachers answer questions. Others question the answers. But for Jesus, the answers to some of our biggest problems often came out of the questions he asked us. While Jesus is generally thought of as giving a lot of answers, he was actually full of really important questions.
According to the Gospels, Jesus asked 307 questions. In contrast, he directly answered only three of the 183 questions he was ever asked. Jesus asked questions that could be easily answered and questions with no obvious answer. Most often, he answered the questions of others with questions of his own.
In this series, we’ll explore some of the most challenging questions Jesus ever asked—and, along the way, discover that the answers we search for are often revealed in the very questions themselves.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "Out of the Question"
Some teachers answer questions. Others question the answers. But for Jesus, the answers to some of our biggest problems often came out of the questions he asked us. While Jesus is generally thought of as giving a lot of answers, he was actually full of really important questions.
According to the Gospels, Jesus asked 307 questions. In contrast, he directly answered only three of the 183 questions he was ever asked. Jesus asked questions that could be easily answered and questions with no obvious answer. Most often, he answered the questions of others with questions of his own.
In this series, we’ll explore some of the most challenging questions Jesus ever asked—and, along the way, discover that the answers we search for are often revealed in the very questions themselves.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "Out of the Question"
Some teachers answer questions. Others question the answers. But for Jesus, the answers to some of our biggest problems often came out of the questions he asked us. While Jesus is generally thought of as giving a lot of answers, he was actually full of really important questions.
According to the Gospels, Jesus asked 307 questions. In contrast, he directly answered only three of the 183 questions he was ever asked. Jesus asked questions that could be easily answered and questions with no obvious answer. Most often, he answered the questions of others with questions of his own.
In this series, we’ll explore some of the most challenging questions Jesus ever asked—and, along the way, discover that the answers we search for are often revealed in the very questions themselves.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "Out of the Question"
Some teachers answer questions. Others question the answers. But for Jesus, the answers to some of our biggest problems often came out of the questions he asked us. While Jesus is generally thought of as giving a lot of answers, he was actually full of really important questions.
According to the Gospels, Jesus asked 307 questions. In contrast, he directly answered only three of the 183 questions he was ever asked. Jesus asked questions that could be easily answered and questions with no obvious answer. Most often, he answered the questions of others with questions of his own.
In this series, we’ll explore some of the most challenging questions Jesus ever asked—and, along the way, discover that the answers we search for are often revealed in the very questions themselves.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "Out of the Question"
Some teachers answer questions. Others question the answers. But for Jesus, the answers to some of our biggest problems often came out of the questions he asked us. While Jesus is generally thought of as giving a lot of answers, he was actually full of really important questions.
According to the Gospels, Jesus asked 307 questions. In contrast, he directly answered only three of the 183 questions he was ever asked. Jesus asked questions that could be easily answered and questions with no obvious answer. Most often, he answered the questions of others with questions of his own.
In this series, we’ll explore some of the most challenging questions Jesus ever asked—and, along the way, discover that the answers we search for are often revealed in the very questions themselves.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "Out of the Question"
Some teachers answer questions. Others question the answers. But for Jesus, the answers to some of our biggest problems often came out of the questions he asked us. While Jesus is generally thought of as giving a lot of answers, he was actually full of really important questions.
According to the Gospels, Jesus asked 307 questions. In contrast, he directly answered only three of the 183 questions he was ever asked. Jesus asked questions that could be easily answered and questions with no obvious answer. Most often, he answered the questions of others with questions of his own.
In this series, we’ll explore some of the most challenging questions Jesus ever asked—and, along the way, discover that the answers we search for are often revealed in the very questions themselves.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "Out of the Question"
Some teachers answer questions. Others question the answers. But for Jesus, the answers to some of our biggest problems often came out of the questions he asked us. While Jesus is generally thought of as giving a lot of answers, he was actually full of really important questions.
According to the Gospels, Jesus asked 307 questions. In contrast, he directly answered only three of the 183 questions he was ever asked. Jesus asked questions that could be easily answered and questions with no obvious answer. Most often, he answered the questions of others with questions of his own.
In this series, we’ll explore some of the most challenging questions Jesus ever asked—and, along the way, discover that the answers we search for are often revealed in the very questions themselves.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "Out of the Question"
Some teachers answer questions. Others question the answers. But for Jesus, the answers to some of our biggest problems often came out of the questions he asked us. While Jesus is generally thought of as giving a lot of answers, he was actually full of really important questions.
According to the Gospels, Jesus asked 307 questions. In contrast, he directly answered only three of the 183 questions he was ever asked. Jesus asked questions that could be easily answered and questions with no obvious answer. Most often, he answered the questions of others with questions of his own.
In this series, we’ll explore some of the most challenging questions Jesus ever asked—and, along the way, discover that the answers we search for are often revealed in the very questions themselves.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "TIMSHOL"
One of the most important words in the world is the Hebrew word “Timshol.” Steinbeck wrote about it in East of Eden. Mumford and Sons sang about it in “Timshel.” In the Bible, it appears in the story of Cain and Abel when, just before Cain murders his brother out of jealous anger, God tells him that while sin is lurking at the door, “You may master it.”
Timshol means something like “You may master,” and it reminds us that we have the freedom to choose to fight through—and prevail over—our worst human impulses like anger, hatred, greed, and the need to be in control. Timshol reminds us that, by God’s strength, we have the power to choose to be better humans by acting with more compassion, grace, mercy, and self-restraint.
In this season of Lent, we’ll explore what it means to master the impulses that make us less human by surrendering to the grace of God that, over time, perfects us in divine love.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "TIMSHOL"
One of the most important words in the world is the Hebrew word “Timshol.” Steinbeck wrote about it in East of Eden. Mumford and Sons sang about it in “Timshel.” In the Bible, it appears in the story of Cain and Abel when, just before Cain murders his brother out of jealous anger, God tells him that while sin is lurking at the door, “You may master it.”
Timshol means something like “You may master,” and it reminds us that we have the freedom to choose to fight through—and prevail over—our worst human impulses like anger, hatred, greed, and the need to be in control. Timshol reminds us that, by God’s strength, we have the power to choose to be better humans by acting with more compassion, grace, mercy, and self-restraint.
In this season of Lent, we’ll explore what it means to master the impulses that make us less human by surrendering to the grace of God that, over time, perfects us in divine love.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "TIMSHOL"
One of the most important words in the world is the Hebrew word “Timshol.” Steinbeck wrote about it in East of Eden. Mumford and Sons sang about it in “Timshel.” In the Bible, it appears in the story of Cain and Abel when, just before Cain murders his brother out of jealous anger, God tells him that while sin is lurking at the door, “You may master it.”
Timshol means something like “You may master,” and it reminds us that we have the freedom to choose to fight through—and prevail over—our worst human impulses like anger, hatred, greed, and the need to be in control. Timshol reminds us that, by God’s strength, we have the power to choose to be better humans by acting with more compassion, grace, mercy, and self-restraint.
In this season of Lent, we’ll explore what it means to master the impulses that make us less human by surrendering to the grace of God that, over time, perfects us in divine love.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "TIMSHOL"
One of the most important words in the world is the Hebrew word “Timshol.” Steinbeck wrote about it in East of Eden. Mumford and Sons sang about it in “Timshel.” In the Bible, it appears in the story of Cain and Abel when, just before Cain murders his brother out of jealous anger, God tells him that while sin is lurking at the door, “You may master it.”
Timshol means something like “You may master,” and it reminds us that we have the freedom to choose to fight through—and prevail over—our worst human impulses like anger, hatred, greed, and the need to be in control. Timshol reminds us that, by God’s strength, we have the power to choose to be better humans by acting with more compassion, grace, mercy, and self-restraint.
In this season of Lent, we’ll explore what it means to master the impulses that make us less human by surrendering to the grace of God that, over time, perfects us in divine love.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "TIMSHOL"
One of the most important words in the world is the Hebrew word “Timshol.” Steinbeck wrote about it in East of Eden. Mumford and Sons sang about it in “Timshel.” In the Bible, it appears in the story of Cain and Abel when, just before Cain murders his brother out of jealous anger, God tells him that while sin is lurking at the door, “You may master it.”
Timshol means something like “You may master,” and it reminds us that we have the freedom to choose to fight through—and prevail over—our worst human impulses like anger, hatred, greed, and the need to be in control. Timshol reminds us that, by God’s strength, we have the power to choose to be better humans by acting with more compassion, grace, mercy, and self-restraint.
In this season of Lent, we’ll explore what it means to master the impulses that make us less human by surrendering to the grace of God that, over time, perfects us in divine love.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "TIMSHOL"
One of the most important words in the world is the Hebrew word “Timshol.” Steinbeck wrote about it in East of Eden. Mumford and Sons sang about it in “Timshel.” In the Bible, it appears in the story of Cain and Abel when, just before Cain murders his brother out of jealous anger, God tells him that while sin is lurking at the door, “You may master it.”
Timshol means something like “You may master,” and it reminds us that we have the freedom to choose to fight through—and prevail over—our worst human impulses like anger, hatred, greed, and the need to be in control. Timshol reminds us that, by God’s strength, we have the power to choose to be better humans by acting with more compassion, grace, mercy, and self-restraint.
In this season of Lent, we’ll explore what it means to master the impulses that make us less human by surrendering to the grace of God that, over time, perfects us in divine love.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "TIMSHOL"
One of the most important words in the world is the Hebrew word “Timshol.” Steinbeck wrote about it in East of Eden. Mumford and Sons sang about it in “Timshel.” In the Bible, it appears in the story of Cain and Abel when, just before Cain murders his brother out of jealous anger, God tells him that while sin is lurking at the door, “You may master it.”
Timshol means something like “You may master,” and it reminds us that we have the freedom to choose to fight through—and prevail over—our worst human impulses like anger, hatred, greed, and the need to be in control. Timshol reminds us that, by God’s strength, we have the power to choose to be better humans by acting with more compassion, grace, mercy, and self-restraint.
In this season of Lent, we’ll explore what it means to master the impulses that make us less human by surrendering to the grace of God that, over time, perfects us in divine love.
CURRENT SERIES: Conjunction Junction
For School House Rock lovers, “Conjunction Junction” was a Saturday morning childhood mainstay. As the conductor reminded us, he’s got three cars with “and”, “but” and “or” that can get us pretty far.
What would Christianity look like if we reclaimed some of the long-lost conjunctions of the Bible?
For too many Christians, faith is an all-or-nothing, take-it-or-leave-it, black-and-white, clear-cut proposition that puts God in a box, reduces belief to certitude, and controls who’s in and who’s out. But God cannot be constrained or restrained by our one-dimensional religious categories.
Who is God, how does God work, what does God desire, where can God be found? We can’t answer these questions without these six evocative conjunctions found throughout the Bible: and, for, but, while, yet, and because.
In this ground-breaking series, we’ll learn how these six conjunctions describe God’s uncontainable, ever-expanding, unifying vision for our lives, for all living things, and for the future of the world.
CURRENT SERIES: Conjunction Junction
For School House Rock lovers, “Conjunction Junction” was a Saturday morning childhood mainstay. As the conductor reminded us, he’s got three cars with “and”, “but” and “or” that can get us pretty far.
What would Christianity look like if we reclaimed some of the long-lost conjunctions of the Bible?
For too many Christians, faith is an all-or-nothing, take-it-or-leave-it, black-and-white, clear-cut proposition that puts God in a box, reduces belief to certitude, and controls who’s in and who’s out. But God cannot be constrained or restrained by our one-dimensional religious categories.
Who is God, how does God work, what does God desire, where can God be found? We can’t answer these questions without these six evocative conjunctions found throughout the Bible: and, for, but, while, yet, and because.
In this ground-breaking series, we’ll learn how these six conjunctions describe God’s uncontainable, ever-expanding, unifying vision for our lives, for all living things, and for the future of the world.
CURRENT SERIES: Conjunction Junction
For School House Rock lovers, “Conjunction Junction” was a Saturday morning childhood mainstay. As the conductor reminded us, he’s got three cars with “and”, “but” and “or” that can get us pretty far.
What would Christianity look like if we reclaimed some of the long-lost conjunctions of the Bible?
For too many Christians, faith is an all-or-nothing, take-it-or-leave-it, black-and-white, clear-cut proposition that puts God in a box, reduces belief to certitude, and controls who’s in and who’s out. But God cannot be constrained or restrained by our one-dimensional religious categories.
Who is God, how does God work, what does God desire, where can God be found? We can’t answer these questions without these six evocative conjunctions found throughout the Bible: and, for, but, while, yet, and because.
In this ground-breaking series, we’ll learn how these six conjunctions describe God’s uncontainable, ever-expanding, unifying vision for our lives, for all living things, and for the future of the world.
CURRENT SERIES: Conjunction Junction
For School House Rock lovers, “Conjunction Junction” was a Saturday morning childhood mainstay. As the conductor reminded us, he’s got three cars with “and”, “but” and “or” that can get us pretty far.
What would Christianity look like if we reclaimed some of the long-lost conjunctions of the Bible?
For too many Christians, faith is an all-or-nothing, take-it-or-leave-it, black-and-white, clear-cut proposition that puts God in a box, reduces belief to certitude, and controls who’s in and who’s out. But God cannot be constrained or restrained by our one-dimensional religious categories.
Who is God, how does God work, what does God desire, where can God be found? We can’t answer these questions without these six evocative conjunctions found throughout the Bible: and, for, but, while, yet, and because.
In this ground-breaking series, we’ll learn how these six conjunctions describe God’s uncontainable, ever-expanding, unifying vision for our lives, for all living things, and for the future of the world.
CURRENT SERIES: Conjunction Junction
For School House Rock lovers, “Conjunction Junction” was a Saturday morning childhood mainstay. As the conductor reminded us, he’s got three cars with “and”, “but” and “or” that can get us pretty far.
What would Christianity look like if we reclaimed some of the long-lost conjunctions of the Bible?
For too many Christians, faith is an all-or-nothing, take-it-or-leave-it, black-and-white, clear-cut proposition that puts God in a box, reduces belief to certitude, and controls who’s in and who’s out. But God cannot be constrained or restrained by our one-dimensional religious categories.
Who is God, how does God work, what does God desire, where can God be found? We can’t answer these questions without these six evocative conjunctions found throughout the Bible: and, for, but, while, yet, and because.
In this ground-breaking series, we’ll learn how these six conjunctions describe God’s uncontainable, ever-expanding, unifying vision for our lives, for all living things, and for the future of the world.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "Ancient Vinyl"
Before the popular Christmas hits of Mariah Carey, Bing Crosby, Wham, and Band Aid ever made the airwaves, some of the most revolutionary and inspiring songs were written by a handful of prophets and poets about a messiah who would come to his people and redeem the world.
None of their songs ever topped the charts back in their day, but 2000 years later, those ancient songs are more prophetic and hopeful than ever. Each sings about an ever-faithful God, a world in deep turmoil, a people desperate for peace, and a savior who will come to redeem all creation.
In this series, we’ll play some ancient vinyl and listen once again to the five timeless tunes that once changed the world—and continue to change it even still.
December 3: The Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55)
December 10: The Benedictus (Luke 1:68-79)
December 17: The Surge Illuminare (Isaiah 60:1-3, 11a, 14c, 18-19)
December 24: The Gloria in Excelsis (Luke 2:8-14) (Christmas Eve)
December 31: The Nunc Dimittis (Luke 2:22-25)
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "Ancient Vinyl"
Before the popular Christmas hits of Mariah Carey, Bing Crosby, Wham, and Band Aid ever made the airwaves, some of the most revolutionary and inspiring songs were written by a handful of prophets and poets about a messiah who would come to his people and redeem the world.
None of their songs ever topped the charts back in their day, but 2000 years later, those ancient songs are more prophetic and hopeful than ever. Each sings about an ever-faithful God, a world in deep turmoil, a people desperate for peace, and a savior who will come to redeem all creation.
In this series, we’ll play some ancient vinyl and listen once again to the five timeless tunes that once changed the world—and continue to change it even still.
December 3: The Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55)
December 10: The Benedictus (Luke 1:68-79)
December 17: The Surge Illuminare (Isaiah 60:1-3, 11a, 14c, 18-19)
December 24: The Gloria in Excelsis (Luke 2:8-14) (Christmas Eve)
December 31: The Nunc Dimittis (Luke 2:22-25)
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "Ancient Vinyl"
Before the popular Christmas hits of Mariah Carey, Bing Crosby, Wham, and Band Aid ever made the airwaves, some of the most revolutionary and inspiring songs were written by a handful of prophets and poets about a messiah who would come to his people and redeem the world.
None of their songs ever topped the charts back in their day, but 2000 years later, those ancient songs are more prophetic and hopeful than ever. Each sings about an ever-faithful God, a world in deep turmoil, a people desperate for peace, and a savior who will come to redeem all creation.
In this series, we’ll play some ancient vinyl and listen once again to the five timeless tunes that once changed the world—and continue to change it even still.
December 3: The Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55)
December 10: The Benedictus (Luke 1:68-79)
December 17: The Surge Illuminare (Isaiah 60:1-3, 11a, 14c, 18-19)
December 24: The Gloria in Excelsis (Luke 2:8-14) (Christmas Eve)
December 31: The Nunc Dimittis (Luke 2:22-25)
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "Ancient Vinyl"
Before the popular Christmas hits of Mariah Carey, Bing Crosby, Wham, and Band Aid ever made the airwaves, some of the most revolutionary and inspiring songs were written by a handful of prophets and poets about a messiah who would come to his people and redeem the world.
None of their songs ever topped the charts back in their day, but 2000 years later, those ancient songs are more prophetic and hopeful than ever. Each sings about an ever-faithful God, a world in deep turmoil, a people desperate for peace, and a savior who will come to redeem all creation.
In this series, we’ll play some ancient vinyl and listen once again to the five timeless tunes that once changed the world—and continue to change it even still.
December 3: The Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55)
December 10: The Benedictus (Luke 1:68-79)
December 17: The Surge Illuminare (Isaiah 60:1-3, 11a, 14c, 18-19)
December 24: The Gloria in Excelsis (Luke 2:8-14) (Christmas Eve)
December 31: The Nunc Dimittis (Luke 2:22-25)
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "Ancient Vinyl"
Before the popular Christmas hits of Mariah Carey, Bing Crosby, Wham, and Band Aid ever made the airwaves, some of the most revolutionary and inspiring songs were written by a handful of prophets and poets about a messiah who would come to his people and redeem the world.
None of their songs ever topped the charts back in their day, but 2000 years later, those ancient songs are more prophetic and hopeful than ever. Each sings about an ever-faithful God, a world in deep turmoil, a people desperate for peace, and a savior who will come to redeem all creation.
In this series, we’ll play some ancient vinyl and listen once again to the five timeless tunes that once changed the world—and continue to change it even still.
December 3: The Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55)
December 10: The Benedictus (Luke 1:68-79)
December 17: The Surge Illuminare (Isaiah 60:1-3, 11a, 14c, 18-19)
December 24: The Gloria in Excelsis (Luke 2:8-14) (Christmas Eve)
December 31: The Nunc Dimittis (Luke 2:22-25)
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "Ancient Vinyl"
Before the popular Christmas hits of Mariah Carey, Bing Crosby, Wham, and Band Aid ever made the airwaves, some of the most revolutionary and inspiring songs were written by a handful of prophets and poets about a messiah who would come to his people and redeem the world.
None of their songs ever topped the charts back in their day, but 2000 years later, those ancient songs are more prophetic and hopeful than ever. Each sings about an ever-faithful God, a world in deep turmoil, a people desperate for peace, and a savior who will come to redeem all creation.
In this series, we’ll play some ancient vinyl and listen once again to the five timeless tunes that once changed the world—and continue to change it even still.
December 3: The Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55)
December 10: The Benedictus (Luke 1:68-79)
December 17: The Surge Illuminare (Isaiah 60:1-3, 11a, 14c, 18-19)
December 24: The Gloria in Excelsis (Luke 2:8-14) (Christmas Eve)
December 31: The Nunc Dimittis (Luke 2:22-25)
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "Multiplied"
Jesus once took a loaf of bread, broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “This is my body broken for you.” Later, the Apostle Paul taught that all who follow Jesus have become the body of Christ in the world. And so, every time followers of Jesus share in the sacrament called Communion, this powerful prayer is spoken: “May these gifts of bread and cup be for us the body of Christ, that we might be the body of Christ for the world…”
The loaf of communion bread on the altar is not only a symbol of the life and love of Christ—it’s also a symbol of all those who follow his way in this world. We, like that loaf, are blessed, broken and given to the world in love.
In this series, we’ll explore what it means to be blessed by God, broken by God, and given by God to the world, for God’s redeeming purposes.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "Multiplied"
Jesus once took a loaf of bread, broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “This is my body broken for you.” Later, the Apostle Paul taught that all who follow Jesus have become the body of Christ in the world. And so, every time followers of Jesus share in the sacrament called Communion, this powerful prayer is spoken: “May these gifts of bread and cup be for us the body of Christ, that we might be the body of Christ for the world…”
The loaf of communion bread on the altar is not only a symbol of the life and love of Christ—it’s also a symbol of all those who follow his way in this world. We, like that loaf, are blessed, broken and given to the world in love.
In this series, we’ll explore what it means to be blessed by God, broken by God, and given by God to the world, for God’s redeeming purposes.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "Multiplied"
Jesus once took a loaf of bread, broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “This is my body broken for you.” Later, the Apostle Paul taught that all who follow Jesus have become the body of Christ in the world. And so, every time followers of Jesus share in the sacrament called Communion, this powerful prayer is spoken: “May these gifts of bread and cup be for us the body of Christ, that we might be the body of Christ for the world…”
The loaf of communion bread on the altar is not only a symbol of the life and love of Christ—it’s also a symbol of all those who follow his way in this world. We, like that loaf, are blessed, broken and given to the world in love.
In this series, we’ll explore what it means to be blessed by God, broken by God, and given by God to the world, for God’s redeeming purposes.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "Walks of Faith"
Life is either a daring adventure,” said Helen Keller, “or nothing at all.”
The same could be said of faith.
To grow deeper in faith, you must go deeper into the unknown, into vulnerability, and into risk.
Jesus never said, “Come and stay put.” Instead, he said, “Come and follow me.”
In this sermon series, we’ll look at some of the epic walks of faith in Scripture and learn what it means to join the daring adventure of journeying with God.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "Walks of Faith"
Life is either a daring adventure,” said Helen Keller, “or nothing at all.”
The same could be said of faith.
To grow deeper in faith, you must go deeper into the unknown, into vulnerability, and into risk.
Jesus never said, “Come and stay put.” Instead, he said, “Come and follow me.”
In this sermon series, we’ll look at some of the epic walks of faith in Scripture and learn what it means to join the daring adventure of journeying with God.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "Walks of Faith"
Life is either a daring adventure,” said Helen Keller, “or nothing at all.”
The same could be said of faith.
To grow deeper in faith, you must go deeper into the unknown, into vulnerability, and into risk.
Jesus never said, “Come and stay put.” Instead, he said, “Come and follow me.”
In this sermon series, we’ll look at some of the epic walks of faith in Scripture and learn what it means to join the daring adventure of journeying with God.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "Walks of Faith"
Life is either a daring adventure,” said Helen Keller, “or nothing at all.”
The same could be said of faith.
To grow deeper in faith, you must go deeper into the unknown, into vulnerability, and into risk.
Jesus never said, “Come and stay put.” Instead, he said, “Come and follow me.”
In this sermon series, we’ll look at some of the epic walks of faith in Scripture and learn what it means to join the daring adventure of journeying with God.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "Walks of Faith"
Life is either a daring adventure,” said Helen Keller, “or nothing at all.”
The same could be said of faith.
To grow deeper in faith, you must go deeper into the unknown, into vulnerability, and into risk.
Jesus never said, “Come and stay put.” Instead, he said, “Come and follow me.”
In this sermon series, we’ll look at some of the epic walks of faith in Scripture and learn what it means to join the daring adventure of journeying with God.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "Walks of Faith"
Life is either a daring adventure,” said Helen Keller, “or nothing at all.”
The same could be said of faith.
To grow deeper in faith, you must go deeper into the unknown, into vulnerability, and into risk.
Jesus never said, “Come and stay put.” Instead, he said, “Come and follow me.”
In this sermon series, we’ll look at some of the epic walks of faith in Scripture and learn what it means to join the daring adventure of journeying with God.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "Walks of Faith"
Life is either a daring adventure,” said Helen Keller, “or nothing at all.”
The same could be said of faith.
To grow deeper in faith, you must go deeper into the unknown, into vulnerability, and into risk.
Jesus never said, “Come and stay put.” Instead, he said, “Come and follow me.”
In this sermon series, we’ll look at some of the epic walks of faith in Scripture and learn what it means to join the daring adventure of journeying with God.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "Walks of Faith"
Life is either a daring adventure,” said Helen Keller, “or nothing at all.”
The same could be said of faith.
To grow deeper in faith, you must go deeper into the unknown, into vulnerability, and into risk.
Jesus never said, “Come and stay put.” Instead, he said, “Come and follow me.”
In this sermon series, we’ll look at some of the epic walks of faith in Scripture and learn what it means to join the daring adventure of journeying with God.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES:
They accused Jesus of being a radical. His message was too subversive, his influence too dangerous, his ideas just too extreme. This radical must be stopped, they said, before he changes everything. They were right. Jesus really was a radical. But he wasn’t a dangerous extremist. He was simply calling people back to the roots of their faith.
The word radical comes from the Latin, radix, meaning roots. To be a radical isn’t to wander off to the extreme edges, but to return to the roots or the source of one’s beliefs. Jesus was a radical who believed that by returning to the source—to God—we could actually change the world. In this series, we’ll explore some of Jesus’ most radical parables that return us to our roots—back to the source—and offer us a blueprint for how to radically transform the world around us.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES:
They accused Jesus of being a radical. His message was too subversive, his influence too dangerous, his ideas just too extreme. This radical must be stopped, they said, before he changes everything. They were right. Jesus really was a radical. But he wasn’t a dangerous extremist. He was simply calling people back to the roots of their faith.
The word radical comes from the Latin, radix, meaning roots. To be a radical isn’t to wander off to the extreme edges, but to return to the roots or the source of one’s beliefs. Jesus was a radical who believed that by returning to the source—to God—we could actually change the world. In this series, we’ll explore some of Jesus’ most radical parables that return us to our roots—back to the source—and offer us a blueprint for how to radically transform the world around us.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES:
They accused Jesus of being a radical. His message was too subversive, his influence too dangerous, his ideas just too extreme. This radical must be stopped, they said, before he changes everything. They were right. Jesus really was a radical. But he wasn’t a dangerous extremist. He was simply calling people back to the roots of their faith.
The word radical comes from the Latin, radix, meaning roots. To be a radical isn’t to wander off to the extreme edges, but to return to the roots or the source of one’s beliefs. Jesus was a radical who believed that by returning to the source—to God—we could actually change the world. In this series, we’ll explore some of Jesus’ most radical parables that return us to our roots—back to the source—and offer us a blueprint for how to radically transform the world around us.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES:
They accused Jesus of being a radical. His message was too subversive, his influence too dangerous, his ideas just too extreme. This radical must be stopped, they said, before he changes everything. They were right. Jesus really was a radical. But he wasn’t a dangerous extremist. He was simply calling people back to the roots of their faith.
The word radical comes from the Latin, radix, meaning roots. To be a radical isn’t to wander off to the extreme edges, but to return to the roots or the source of one’s beliefs. Jesus was a radical who believed that by returning to the source—to God—we could actually change the world. In this series, we’ll explore some of Jesus’ most radical parables that return us to our roots—back to the source—and offer us a blueprint for how to radically transform the world around us.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES:
They accused Jesus of being a radical. His message was too subversive, his influence too dangerous, his ideas just too extreme. This radical must be stopped, they said, before he changes everything. They were right. Jesus really was a radical. But he wasn’t a dangerous extremist. He was simply calling people back to the roots of their faith.
The word radical comes from the Latin, radix, meaning roots. To be a radical isn’t to wander off to the extreme edges, but to return to the roots or the source of one’s beliefs. Jesus was a radical who believed that by returning to the source—to God—we could actually change the world. In this series, we’ll explore some of Jesus’ most radical parables that return us to our roots—back to the source—and offer us a blueprint for how to radically transform the world around us.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES:
They accused Jesus of being a radical. His message was too subversive, his influence too dangerous, his ideas just too extreme. This radical must be stopped, they said, before he changes everything. They were right. Jesus really was a radical. But he wasn’t a dangerous extremist. He was simply calling people back to the roots of their faith.
The word radical comes from the Latin, radix, meaning roots. To be a radical isn’t to wander off to the extreme edges, but to return to the roots or the source of one’s beliefs. Jesus was a radical who believed that by returning to the source—to God—we could actually change the world. In this series, we’ll explore some of Jesus’ most radical parables that return us to our roots—back to the source—and offer us a blueprint for how to radically transform the world around us.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES:
Jesus taught about an utterly different way of relating to the world as we know it—a way that turns the values and priorities of his followers upside-down and inside-out. In his best-known teaching, the Sermon on the Mount, he lays out a blueprint for embracing a new way of life that overturns conventional wisdom, traditional power structures, and our personal assumptions about what a “blessed” life looks like, offering a radical plan for an alternative way of being.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES:
Jesus taught about an utterly different way of relating to the world as we know it—a way that turns the values and priorities of his followers upside-down and inside-out. In his best-known teaching, the Sermon on the Mount, he lays out a blueprint for embracing a new way of life that overturns conventional wisdom, traditional power structures, and our personal assumptions about what a “blessed” life looks like, offering a radical plan for an alternative way of being.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES:
Jesus taught about an utterly different way of relating to the world as we know it—a way that turns the values and priorities of his followers upside-down and inside-out. In his best-known teaching, the Sermon on the Mount, he lays out a blueprint for embracing a new way of life that overturns conventional wisdom, traditional power structures, and our personal assumptions about what a “blessed” life looks like, offering a radical plan for an alternative way of being.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES:
Jesus taught about an utterly different way of relating to the world as we know it—a way that turns the values and priorities of his followers upside-down and inside-out. In his best-known teaching, the Sermon on the Mount, he lays out a blueprint for embracing a new way of life that overturns conventional wisdom, traditional power structures, and our personal assumptions about what a “blessed” life looks like, offering a radical plan for an alternative way of being.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES:
Jesus taught about an utterly different way of relating to the world as we know it—a way that turns the values and priorities of his followers upside-down and inside-out. In his best-known teaching, the Sermon on the Mount, he lays out a blueprint for embracing a new way of life that overturns conventional wisdom, traditional power structures, and our personal assumptions about what a “blessed” life looks like, offering a radical plan for an alternative way of being.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES:
Jesus taught about an utterly different way of relating to the world as we know it—a way that turns the values and priorities of his followers upside-down and inside-out. In his best-known teaching, the Sermon on the Mount, he lays out a blueprint for embracing a new way of life that overturns conventional wisdom, traditional power structures, and our personal assumptions about what a “blessed” life looks like, offering a radical plan for an alternative way of being.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES:
Jesus taught about an utterly different way of relating to the world as we know it—a way that turns the values and priorities of his followers upside-down and inside-out. In his best-known teaching, the Sermon on the Mount, he lays out a blueprint for embracing a new way of life that overturns conventional wisdom, traditional power structures, and our personal assumptions about what a “blessed” life looks like, offering a radical plan for an alternative way of being.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES:
Jesus taught about an utterly different way of relating to the world as we know it—a way that turns the values and priorities of his followers upside-down and inside-out. In his best-known teaching, the Sermon on the Mount, he lays out a blueprint for embracing a new way of life that overturns conventional wisdom, traditional power structures, and our personal assumptions about what a “blessed” life looks like, offering a radical plan for an alternative way of being.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "STRANGER THINGS"
Sometimes, the Bible gets ridiculously weird.
From a talking donkey to a man being eaten by a giant fish, from burning bushes to hard-hitting, teen-mauling she-bears, there are a handful of cringe-worthy stories in the Bible that defy our sense of what’s right and reasonable and acceptable and believable.
But throughout history, some of the best stories humans have ever told are those that were never meant to be taken factually or literally. Instead, their very strangeness and absurdity create the context for us to reimagine how God so often works in unpredictable, inexplicable, and sometimes laughable ways in our lives.
What’s the Divine word behind all the biblical weirdness? Join us for this five-part series as we explore some of the surprising ways the Bible gets really weird—and why, after all these years, it still matters.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "STRANGER THINGS"
Sometimes, the Bible gets ridiculously weird.
From a talking donkey to a man being eaten by a giant fish, from burning bushes to hard-hitting, teen-mauling she-bears, there are a handful of cringe-worthy stories in the Bible that defy our sense of what’s right and reasonable and acceptable and believable.
But throughout history, some of the best stories humans have ever told are those that were never meant to be taken factually or literally. Instead, their very strangeness and absurdity create the context for us to reimagine how God so often works in unpredictable, inexplicable, and sometimes laughable ways in our lives.
What’s the Divine word behind all the biblical weirdness? Join us for this five-part series as we explore some of the surprising ways the Bible gets really weird—and why, after all these years, it still matters.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "STRANGER THINGS"
Sometimes, the Bible gets ridiculously weird.
From a talking donkey to a man being eaten by a giant fish, from burning bushes to hard-hitting, teen-mauling she-bears, there are a handful of cringe-worthy stories in the Bible that defy our sense of what’s right and reasonable and acceptable and believable.
But throughout history, some of the best stories humans have ever told are those that were never meant to be taken factually or literally. Instead, their very strangeness and absurdity create the context for us to reimagine how God so often works in unpredictable, inexplicable, and sometimes laughable ways in our lives.
What’s the Divine word behind all the biblical weirdness? Join us for this five-part series as we explore some of the surprising ways the Bible gets really weird—and why, after all these years, it still matters.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "STRANGER THINGS"
Sometimes, the Bible gets ridiculously weird.
From a talking donkey to a man being eaten by a giant fish, from burning bushes to hard-hitting, teen-mauling she-bears, there are a handful of cringe-worthy stories in the Bible that defy our sense of what’s right and reasonable and acceptable and believable.
But throughout history, some of the best stories humans have ever told are those that were never meant to be taken factually or literally. Instead, their very strangeness and absurdity create the context for us to reimagine how God so often works in unpredictable, inexplicable, and sometimes laughable ways in our lives.
What’s the Divine word behind all the biblical weirdness? Join us for this five-part series as we explore some of the surprising ways the Bible gets really weird—and why, after all these years, it still matters.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "STRANGER THINGS"
Sometimes, the Bible gets ridiculously weird.
From a talking donkey to a man being eaten by a giant fish, from burning bushes to hard-hitting, teen-mauling she-bears, there are a handful of cringe-worthy stories in the Bible that defy our sense of what’s right and reasonable and acceptable and believable.
But throughout history, some of the best stories humans have ever told are those that were never meant to be taken factually or literally. Instead, their very strangeness and absurdity create the context for us to reimagine how God so often works in unpredictable, inexplicable, and sometimes laughable ways in our lives.
What’s the Divine word behind all the biblical weirdness? Join us for this five-part series as we explore some of the surprising ways the Bible gets really weird—and why, after all these years, it still matters.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "Beauty for Ashes"
On the outside, most of us might seem to have it all together—at least most of the time. We try to keep busy, to keep showing up, to keep up appearances, and to Keep on Truckin’, as that old, familiar bumper sticker used to say.
But truth be told, most of us, on the inside, are trying just to hold it all together. We stumble, fumble, and tumble through life—through triumph and tragedy, through ups and downs, through long days and dark nights—often trying desperately to protect the image we want to project in this world.
Until eventually, what may appear like beauty on the outside starts to feel more like ashes on the inside. We each carry within us the shame and secrets, the betrayals and bondage, the fears and self-doubt, that come to every human life.
Over time, we learn we can no longer hold these inside for the sake of holding it all together. We long for the beauty that once dwelled in us. The season of Lent is a time of cleansing and purging ourselves of the lifeless ashes we carry.
By letting them out and letting them go, we make room for the grace and freedom and beauty that only God can give us.
Join us for this honest and heartfelt series about God’s eternal promise to bestow on each us “a crown of beauty instead of ashes.”
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "Beauty for Ashes"
On the outside, most of us might seem to have it all together—at least most of the time. We try to keep busy, to keep showing up, to keep up appearances, and to Keep on Truckin’, as that old, familiar bumper sticker used to say.
But truth be told, most of us, on the inside, are trying just to hold it all together. We stumble, fumble, and tumble through life—through triumph and tragedy, through ups and downs, through long days and dark nights—often trying desperately to protect the image we want to project in this world.
Until eventually, what may appear like beauty on the outside starts to feel more like ashes on the inside. We each carry within us the shame and secrets, the betrayals and bondage, the fears and self-doubt, that come to every human life.
Over time, we learn we can no longer hold these inside for the sake of holding it all together. We long for the beauty that once dwelled in us. The season of Lent is a time of cleansing and purging ourselves of the lifeless ashes we carry.
By letting them out and letting them go, we make room for the grace and freedom and beauty that only God can give us.
Join us for this honest and heartfelt series about God’s eternal promise to bestow on each us “a crown of beauty instead of ashes.”
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "Beauty for Ashes"
On the outside, most of us might seem to have it all together—at least most of the time. We try to keep busy, to keep showing up, to keep up appearances, and to Keep on Truckin’, as that old, familiar bumper sticker used to say.
But truth be told, most of us, on the inside, are trying just to hold it all together. We stumble, fumble, and tumble through life—through triumph and tragedy, through ups and downs, through long days and dark nights—often trying desperately to protect the image we want to project in this world.
Until eventually, what may appear like beauty on the outside starts to feel more like ashes on the inside. We each carry within us the shame and secrets, the betrayals and bondage, the fears and self-doubt, that come to every human life.
Over time, we learn we can no longer hold these inside for the sake of holding it all together. We long for the beauty that once dwelled in us. The season of Lent is a time of cleansing and purging ourselves of the lifeless ashes we carry.
By letting them out and letting them go, we make room for the grace and freedom and beauty that only God can give us.
Join us for this honest and heartfelt series about God’s eternal promise to bestow on each us “a crown of beauty instead of ashes.”
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "Beauty for Ashes"
On the outside, most of us might seem to have it all together—at least most of the time. We try to keep busy, to keep showing up, to keep up appearances, and to Keep on Truckin’, as that old, familiar bumper sticker used to say.
But truth be told, most of us, on the inside, are trying just to hold it all together. We stumble, fumble, and tumble through life—through triumph and tragedy, through ups and downs, through long days and dark nights—often trying desperately to protect the image we want to project in this world.
Until eventually, what may appear like beauty on the outside starts to feel more like ashes on the inside. We each carry within us the shame and secrets, the betrayals and bondage, the fears and self-doubt, that come to every human life.
Over time, we learn we can no longer hold these inside for the sake of holding it all together. We long for the beauty that once dwelled in us. The season of Lent is a time of cleansing and purging ourselves of the lifeless ashes we carry.
By letting them out and letting them go, we make room for the grace and freedom and beauty that only God can give us.
Join us for this honest and heartfelt series about God’s eternal promise to bestow on each us “a crown of beauty instead of ashes.”
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "Beauty for Ashes"
On the outside, most of us might seem to have it all together—at least most of the time. We try to keep busy, to keep showing up, to keep up appearances, and to Keep on Truckin’, as that old, familiar bumper sticker used to say.
But truth be told, most of us, on the inside, are trying just to hold it all together. We stumble, fumble, and tumble through life—through triumph and tragedy, through ups and downs, through long days and dark nights—often trying desperately to protect the image we want to project in this world.
Until eventually, what may appear like beauty on the outside starts to feel more like ashes on the inside. We each carry within us the shame and secrets, the betrayals and bondage, the fears and self-doubt, that come to every human life.
Over time, we learn we can no longer hold these inside for the sake of holding it all together. We long for the beauty that once dwelled in us. The season of Lent is a time of cleansing and purging ourselves of the lifeless ashes we carry.
By letting them out and letting them go, we make room for the grace and freedom and beauty that only God can give us.
Join us for this honest and heartfelt series about God’s eternal promise to bestow on each us “a crown of beauty instead of ashes.”
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "Beauty for Ashes"
On the outside, most of us might seem to have it all together—at least most of the time. We try to keep busy, to keep showing up, to keep up appearances, and to Keep on Truckin’, as that old, familiar bumper sticker used to say. But truth be told, most of us, on the inside, are trying just to hold it all together. We stumble, fumble, and tumble through life—through triumph and tragedy, through ups and downs, through long days and dark nights—often trying desperately to protect the image we want to project in this world. Until eventually, what may appear like beauty on the outside starts to feel more like ashes on the inside. We each carry within us the shame and secrets, the betrayals and bondage, the fears and self-doubt, that come to every human life. Over time, we learn we can no longer hold these inside for the sake of holding it all together. We long for the beauty that once dwelled in us. The season of Lent is a time of cleansing and purging ourselves of the lifeless ashes we carry. By letting them out and letting them go, we make room for the grace and freedom and beauty that only God can give us. Join us for this honest and heartfelt series about God’s eternal promise to bestow on each us “a crown of beauty instead of ashes.”
CURRENT SERMON SERIES: "Beauty for Ashes"
On the outside, most of us might seem to have it all together—at least most of the time. We try to keep busy, to keep showing up, to keep up appearances, and to Keep on Truckin’, as that old, familiar bumper sticker used to say. But truth be told, most of us, on the inside, are trying just to hold it all together. We stumble, fumble, and tumble through life—through triumph and tragedy, through ups and downs, through long days and dark nights—often trying desperately to protect the image we want to project in this world. Until eventually, what may appear like beauty on the outside starts to feel more like ashes on the inside. We each carry within us the shame and secrets, the betrayals and bondage, the fears and self-doubt, that come to every human life. Over time, we learn we can no longer hold these inside for the sake of holding it all together. We long for the beauty that once dwelled in us. The season of Lent is a time of cleansing and purging ourselves of the lifeless ashes we carry. By letting them out and letting them go, we make room for the grace and freedom and beauty that only God can give us. Join us for this honest and heartfelt series about God’s eternal promise to bestow on each us “a crown of beauty instead of ashes.”
Why Christian: Finding Faith When You Can’t Believe Anymore
You see the beauty of God and you can’t say no. But you see the messiness of religion and you can’t say yes. The awe and wonder of life make it almost impossible not to believe. But the ache and evil of the world make it utterly irrational to believe.
Maybe you were promised that Christianity would resolve life’s paradoxes and answer your deepest questions, only to discover that it unearthed even deeper and more unanswerable ones, like: Who is Jesus and why did he really come? What is salvation and what are we actually saved from? Who are Christians and why do too many of them seem so un-Christian? What is the Bible and how are we supposed to read it in the modern world? What is the meaning and purpose of life and where is all of this headed?
It turns out, Christianity is not a religion of finite answers. Christianity is an ongoing conversation about the infinite possibilities of experiencing God in the beauty and the mess of life, the awe and the ache of the world.
If you’re inclined to say no to religion, you can still say yes to the conversation. Join us for this provocative new series, “Why Christian”— a generous five-week conversation about how we might still find faith even when we can’t believe anymore.
Jan 15: Why Christianity?
Jan 22: Why Jesus?
Jan 29 Why Church?
Feb 5: Why the Bible?
Feb 12: Why Hope?
Why Christian: Finding Faith When You Can’t Believe Anymore
You see the beauty of God and you can’t say no. But you see the messiness of religion and you can’t say yes. The awe and wonder of life make it almost impossible not to believe. But the ache and evil of the world make it utterly irrational to believe.
Maybe you were promised that Christianity would resolve life’s paradoxes and answer your deepest questions, only to discover that it unearthed even deeper and more unanswerable ones, like: Who is Jesus and why did he really come? What is salvation and what are we actually saved from? Who are Christians and why do too many of them seem so un-Christian? What is the Bible and how are we supposed to read it in the modern world? What is the meaning and purpose of life and where is all of this headed?
It turns out, Christianity is not a religion of finite answers. Christianity is an ongoing conversation about the infinite possibilities of experiencing God in the beauty and the mess of life, the awe and the ache of the world.
If you’re inclined to say no to religion, you can still say yes to the conversation. Join us for this provocative new series, “Why Christian”— a generous five-week conversation about how we might still find faith even when we can’t believe anymore.
Jan 15: Why Christianity?
Jan 22: Why Jesus?
Jan 29 Why Church?
Feb 5: Why the Bible?
Feb 12: Why Hope?
Why Christian: Finding Faith When You Can’t Believe Anymore
You see the beauty of God and you can’t say no. But you see the messiness of religion and you can’t say yes. The awe and wonder of life make it almost impossible not to believe. But the ache and evil of the world make it utterly irrational to believe.
Maybe you were promised that Christianity would resolve life’s paradoxes and answer your deepest questions, only to discover that it unearthed even deeper and more unanswerable ones, like: Who is Jesus and why did he really come? What is salvation and what are we actually saved from? Who are Christians and why do too many of them seem so un-Christian? What is the Bible and how are we supposed to read it in the modern world? What is the meaning and purpose of life and where is all of this headed?
It turns out, Christianity is not a religion of finite answers. Christianity is an ongoing conversation about the infinite possibilities of experiencing God in the beauty and the mess of life, the awe and the ache of the world.
If you’re inclined to say no to religion, you can still say yes to the conversation. Join us for this provocative new series, “Why Christian”— a generous five-week conversation about how we might still find faith even when we can’t believe anymore.
Jan 15: Why Christianity?
Jan 22: Why Jesus?
Jan 29 Why Church?
Feb 5: Why the Bible?
Feb 12: Why Hope?
Why Christian: Finding Faith When You Can’t Believe Anymore
You see the beauty of God and you can’t say no. But you see the messiness of religion and you can’t say yes. The awe and wonder of life make it almost impossible not to believe. But the ache and evil of the world make it utterly irrational to believe.
Maybe you were promised that Christianity would resolve life’s paradoxes and answer your deepest questions, only to discover that it unearthed even deeper and more unanswerable ones, like: Who is Jesus and why did he really come? What is salvation and what are we actually saved from? Who are Christians and why do too many of them seem so un-Christian? What is the Bible and how are we supposed to read it in the modern world? What is the meaning and purpose of life and where is all of this headed?
It turns out, Christianity is not a religion of finite answers. Christianity is an ongoing conversation about the infinite possibilities of experiencing God in the beauty and the mess of life, the awe and the ache of the world.
If you’re inclined to say no to religion, you can still say yes to the conversation. Join us for this provocative new series, “Why Christian”— a generous five-week conversation about how we might still find faith even when we can’t believe anymore.
Jan 15: Why Christianity?
Jan 22: Why Jesus?
Jan 29 Why Church?
Feb 5: Why the Bible?
Feb 12: Why Hope?
Why Christian: Finding Faith When You Can’t Believe Anymore
You see the beauty of God and you can’t say no. But you see the messiness of religion and you can’t say yes. The awe and wonder of life make it almost impossible not to believe. But the ache and evil of the world make it utterly irrational to believe.
Maybe you were promised that Christianity would resolve life’s paradoxes and answer your deepest questions, only to discover that it unearthed even deeper and more unanswerable ones, like: Who is Jesus and why did he really come? What is salvation and what are we actually saved from? Who are Christians and why do too many of them seem so un-Christian? What is the Bible and how are we supposed to read it in the modern world? What is the meaning and purpose of life and where is all of this headed?
It turns out, Christianity is not a religion of finite answers. Christianity is an ongoing conversation about the infinite possibilities of experiencing God in the beauty and the mess of life, the awe and the ache of the world.
If you’re inclined to say no to religion, you can still say yes to the conversation. Join us for this provocative new series, “Why Christian”— a generous five-week conversation about how we might still find faith even when we can’t believe anymore.
Jan 15: Why Christianity?
Jan 22: Why Jesus?
Jan 29 Why Church?
Feb 5: Why the Bible?
Feb 12: Why Hope?
Why Christian: Finding Faith When You Can’t Believe Anymore
You see the beauty of God and you can’t say no. But you see the messiness of religion and you can’t say yes. The awe and wonder of life make it almost impossible not to believe. But the ache and evil of the world make it utterly irrational to believe.
Maybe you were promised that Christianity would resolve life’s paradoxes and answer your deepest questions, only to discover that it unearthed even deeper and more unanswerable ones, like: Who is Jesus and why did he really come? What is salvation and what are we actually saved from? Who are Christians and why do too many of them seem so un-Christian? What is the Bible and how are we supposed to read it in the modern world? What is the meaning and purpose of life and where is all of this headed?
It turns out, Christianity is not a religion of finite answers. Christianity is an ongoing conversation about the infinite possibilities of experiencing God in the beauty and the mess of life, the awe and the ache of the world.
If you’re inclined to say no to religion, you can still say yes to the conversation. Join us for this provocative new series, “Why Christian”— a generous five-week conversation about how we might still find faith even when we can’t believe anymore.
Jan 15: Why Christianity?
Jan 22: Why Jesus?
Jan 29 Why Church?
Feb 5: Why the Bible?
Feb 12: Why Hope?
ADVENT SERIES DESCRIPTION:
On those living in the pitch-black darkness of a long forgotten place, where spirits were dimmed and hopes were dashed and the future grew bleak and the world grew weary of itself, a light finally shined.
At first distant and faint, it rose quietly over the people like the dawning of the sun, until deep shadows gave way to sunbursts of light, and weeping gave way to outbursts of joy, and divine absence gave way to glad presence at the sound of a baby’s first cry.
The Christmas story is about a promise fulfilled, an age-old prophecy come to pass. Unto the ancients before us and now unto us and everyone who comes after us, into every pitch-dark place that ever has been and ever will be, a light shines eternally in the form of a child given—a Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace—who calls us to walk in the light and love of God.
Join us this Advent as we wait for the light and welcome the child who meets us where we are and leads us by the way that leads to the kindom of God.
ADVENT SERIES DESCRIPTION:
On those living in the pitch-black darkness of a long forgotten place, where spirits were dimmed and hopes were dashed and the future grew bleak and the world grew weary of itself, a light finally shined.
At first distant and faint, it rose quietly over the people like the dawning of the sun, until deep shadows gave way to sunbursts of light, and weeping gave way to outbursts of joy, and divine absence gave way to glad presence at the sound of a baby’s first cry.
The Christmas story is about a promise fulfilled, an age-old prophecy come to pass. Unto the ancients before us and now unto us and everyone who comes after us, into every pitch-dark place that ever has been and ever will be, a light shines eternally in the form of a child given—a Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace—who calls us to walk in the light and love of God.
Join us this Advent as we wait for the light and welcome the child who meets us where we are and leads us by the way that leads to the kindom of God.
ADVENT SERIES DESCRIPTION:
On those living in the pitch-black darkness of a long forgotten place, where spirits were dimmed and hopes were dashed and the future grew bleak and the world grew weary of itself, a light finally shined.
At first distant and faint, it rose quietly over the people like the dawning of the sun, until deep shadows gave way to sunbursts of light, and weeping gave way to outbursts of joy, and divine absence gave way to glad presence at the sound of a baby’s first cry.
The Christmas story is about a promise fulfilled, an age-old prophecy come to pass. Unto the ancients before us and now unto us and everyone who comes after us, into every pitch-dark place that ever has been and ever will be, a light shines eternally in the form of a child given—a Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace—who calls us to walk in the light and love of God.
Join us this Advent as we wait for the light and welcome the child who meets us where we are and leads us by the way that leads to the kindom of God.
ADVENT SERIES DESCRIPTION:
On those living in the pitch-black darkness of a long forgotten place, where spirits were dimmed and hopes were dashed and the future grew bleak and the world grew weary of itself, a light finally shined.
At first distant and faint, it rose quietly over the people like the dawning of the sun, until deep shadows gave way to sunbursts of light, and weeping gave way to outbursts of joy, and divine absence gave way to glad presence at the sound of a baby’s first cry.
The Christmas story is about a promise fulfilled, an age-old prophecy come to pass. Unto the ancients before us and now unto us and everyone who comes after us, into every pitch-dark place that ever has been and ever will be, a light shines eternally in the form of a child given—a Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace—who calls us to walk in the light and love of God.
Join us this Advent as we wait for the light and welcome the child who meets us where we are and leads us by the way that leads to the kindom of God.
ADVENT SERIES DESCRIPTION:
On those living in the pitch-black darkness of a long forgotten place, where spirits were dimmed and hopes were dashed and the future grew bleak and the world grew weary of itself, a light finally shined.
At first distant and faint, it rose quietly over the people like the dawning of the sun, until deep shadows gave way to sunbursts of light, and weeping gave way to outbursts of joy, and divine absence gave way to glad presence at the sound of a baby’s first cry.
The Christmas story is about a promise fulfilled, an age-old prophecy come to pass. Unto the ancients before us and now unto us and everyone who comes after us, into every pitch-dark place that ever has been and ever will be, a light shines eternally in the form of a child given—a Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace—who calls us to walk in the light and love of God.
Join us this Advent as we wait for the light and welcome the child who meets us where we are and leads us by the way that leads to the kindom of God.
ADVENT SERIES DESCRIPTION:
On those living in the pitch-black darkness of a long forgotten place, where spirits were dimmed and hopes were dashed and the future grew bleak and the world grew weary of itself, a light finally shined.
At first distant and faint, it rose quietly over the people like the dawning of the sun, until deep shadows gave way to sunbursts of light, and weeping gave way to outbursts of joy, and divine absence gave way to glad presence at the sound of a baby’s first cry.
The Christmas story is about a promise fulfilled, an age-old prophecy come to pass. Unto the ancients before us and now unto us and everyone who comes after us, into every pitch-dark place that ever has been and ever will be, a light shines eternally in the form of a child given—a Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace—who calls us to walk in the light and love of God.
Join us this Advent as we wait for the light and welcome the child who meets us where we are and leads us by the way that leads to the kindom of God.
SERMON SERIES DESCRIPTION:
We all harvest from fields we did not scatter seed. We all reap where we did not sow. We all gather from orchards and vineyards where we did not plant.
Someone before us had the vision and foresight to work the land and till the soil and plant the seeds and harvest the fruit. This is the call of every generation and the holy task of every follower of Christ. Just as we inherit abundance from our ancestors, so too do we sow seeds and plant fields for those who come after us to feast abundantly on God’s grace and promise.
As we move into our annual stewardship season, we’ll explore how to cultivate the keenness of insight that makes generosity possible, the audacity of generosity that enlarges our own souls, and the selflessness of generosity that can transform the world for future generations.
SERMON SERIES DESCRIPTION:
We all harvest from fields we did not scatter seed. We all reap where we did not sow. We all gather from orchards and vineyards where we did not plant.
Someone before us had the vision and foresight to work the land and till the soil and plant the seeds and harvest the fruit. This is the call of every generation and the holy task of every follower of Christ. Just as we inherit abundance from our ancestors, so too do we sow seeds and plant fields for those who come after us to feast abundantly on God’s grace and promise.
As we move into our annual stewardship season, we’ll explore how to cultivate the keenness of insight that makes generosity possible, the audacity of generosity that enlarges our own souls, and the selflessness of generosity that can transform the world for future generations.
SERMON SERIES DESCRIPTION:
We all harvest from fields we did not scatter seed. We all reap where we did not sow. We all gather from orchards and vineyards where we did not plant.
Someone before us had the vision and foresight to work the land and till the soil and plant the seeds and harvest the fruit. This is the call of every generation and the holy task of every follower of Christ. Just as we inherit abundance from our ancestors, so too do we sow seeds and plant fields for those who come after us to feast abundantly on God’s grace and promise.
As we move into our annual stewardship season, we’ll explore how to cultivate the keenness of insight that makes generosity possible, the audacity of generosity that enlarges our own souls, and the selflessness of generosity that can transform the world for future generations.
When we look at the world, the problems can seem so big and we can feel so small that we begin to wonder if we can make any difference at all.
Nothing in the world is as it should be—as God intended it to be—and there are so many competing interests and voices trying to keep it that way. Where do we even begin? What core values and common commitments can ground us in the work of co-creating a world God has envisioned since the beginning of time—a world of shalom in which all of creation flourishes?
As we move into another predictably divisive and polarizing election cycle, we’ll explore Micah’s famous mandate “to do justice and to love kindness and to walk humbly with our God.”
What does true justice look like? How can kindness shape our words and actions as we work for the common good? Is there a place for humility in the public and political arena?
Join us for this challenging and timely series as we explore what the Lord requires of us for such a time as this.
When we look at the world, the problems can seem so big and we can feel so small that we begin to wonder if we can make any difference at all.
Nothing in the world is as it should be—as God intended it to be—and there are so many competing interests and voices trying to keep it that way. Where do we even begin? What core values and common commitments can ground us in the work of co-creating a world God has envisioned since the beginning of time—a world of shalom in which all of creation flourishes?
As we move into another predictably divisive and polarizing election cycle, we’ll explore Micah’s famous mandate “to do justice and to love kindness and to walk humbly with our God.”
What does true justice look like? How can kindness shape our words and actions as we work for the common good? Is there a place for humility in the public and political arena?
Join us for this challenging and timely series as we explore what the Lord requires of us for such a time as this.
When we look at the world, the problems can seem so big and we can feel so small that we begin to wonder if we can make any difference at all.
Nothing in the world is as it should be—as God intended it to be—and there are so many competing interests and voices trying to keep it that way. Where do we even begin? What core values and common commitments can ground us in the work of co-creating a world God has envisioned since the beginning of time—a world of shalom in which all of creation flourishes?
As we move into another predictably divisive and polarizing election cycle, we’ll explore Micah’s famous mandate “to do justice and to love kindness and to walk humbly with our God.”
What does true justice look like? How can kindness shape our words and actions as we work for the common good? Is there a place for humility in the public and political arena?
Join us for this challenging and timely series as we explore what the Lord requires of us for such a time as this.
When we look at the world, the problems can seem so big and we can feel so small that we begin to wonder if we can make any difference at all.
Nothing in the world is as it should be—as God intended it to be—and there are so many competing interests and voices trying to keep it that way. Where do we even begin? What core values and common commitments can ground us in the work of co-creating a world God has envisioned since the beginning of time—a world of shalom in which all of creation flourishes?
As we move into another predictably divisive and polarizing election cycle, we’ll explore Micah’s famous mandate “to do justice and to love kindness and to walk humbly with our God.”
What does true justice look like? How can kindness shape our words and actions as we work for the common good? Is there a place for humility in the public and political arena?
Join us for this challenging and timely series as we explore what the Lord requires of us for such a time as this.
When we look at the world, the problems can seem so big and we can feel so small that we begin to wonder if we can make any difference at all.
Nothing in the world is as it should be—as God intended it to be—and there are so many competing interests and voices trying to keep it that way. Where do we even begin? What core values and common commitments can ground us in the work of co-creating a world God has envisioned since the beginning of time—a world of shalom in which all of creation flourishes?
As we move into another predictably divisive and polarizing election cycle, we’ll explore Micah’s famous mandate “to do justice and to love kindness and to walk humbly with our God.”
What does true justice look like? How can kindness shape our words and actions as we work for the common good? Is there a place for humility in the public and political arena?
Join us for this challenging and timely series as we explore what the Lord requires of us for such a time as this.
“How are you?” It’s the most common question in all the world, in every culture: “Como esta?” “Comment allez-vous?” “Come Va?” “Wutz poppin?” “Wassabi?”
How are you? Because it’s the most common question we’re apt to hear, it invariably leads to the most halfhearted, guarded, disingenuous answers we’re apt to give: “Great.” “Good.” “Fine.” “Okay.” “Hanging in there.” “Can’t complain.” “Living the dream.”
But still, how are you really? How you answer this question is of profound important to God, and in this series, we’ll look at four essential spiritual practices that promise to cultivate wholeness, joy, and zest for life:
How are you really? If you’re less than well, you’re not alone. Join us for this life-giving series as we commit ourselves to being well by drawing from the endless well of God’s grace.
“How are you?” It’s the most common question in all the world, in every culture: “Como esta?” “Comment allez-vous?” “Come Va?” “Wutz poppin?” “Wassabi?”
How are you? Because it’s the most common question we’re apt to hear, it invariably leads to the most halfhearted, guarded, disingenuous answers we’re apt to give: “Great.” “Good.” “Fine.” “Okay.” “Hanging in there.” “Can’t complain.” “Living the dream.”
But still, how are you really? How you answer this question is of profound important to God, and in this series, we’ll look at four essential spiritual practices that promise to cultivate wholeness, joy, and zest for life:
How are you really? If you’re less than well, you’re not alone. Join us for this life-giving series as we commit ourselves to being well by drawing from the endless well of God’s grace.
[ Bonus: Including Music from "Come and See" Homecoming Worship ]
“How are you?” It’s the most common question in all the world, in every culture: “Como esta?” “Comment allez-vous?” “Come Va?” “Wutz poppin?” “Wassabi?”
How are you? Because it’s the most common question we’re apt to hear, it invariably leads to the most halfhearted, guarded, disingenuous answers we’re apt to give: “Great.” “Good.” “Fine.” “Okay.” “Hanging in there.” “Can’t complain.” “Living the dream.”
But still, how are you really? How you answer this question is of profound important to God, and in this series, we’ll look at four essential spiritual practices that promise to cultivate wholeness, joy, and zest for life:
How are you really? If you’re less than well, you’re not alone. Join us for this life-giving series as we commit ourselves to being well by drawing from the endless well of God’s grace.
“How are you?” It’s the most common question in all the world, in every culture: “Como esta?” “Comment allez-vous?” “Come Va?” “Wutz poppin?” “Wassabi?”
How are you? Because it’s the most common question we’re apt to hear, it invariably leads to the most halfhearted, guarded, disingenuous answers we’re apt to give: “Great.” “Good.” “Fine.” “Okay.” “Hanging in there.” “Can’t complain.” “Living the dream.”
But still, how are you really? How you answer this question is of profound important to God, and in this series, we’ll look at four essential spiritual practices that promise to cultivate wholeness, joy, and zest for life:
How are you really? If you’re less than well, you’re not alone. Join us for this life-giving series as we commit ourselves to being well by drawing from the endless well of God’s grace.
SERIES DESCRIPTION:
Christians should be known not for their words but by their deeds. Our broken world needs less talk and more action. Faith is a verb. This is the timeless message of the Book of James, written by the half-brother of Jesus about 20 years after Jesus’ death, to the early Christians who were struggling with materialism, hypocrisy, pride, favoritism, and slander—many of the same struggles we face nearly 2000 years later.
Like a wise mentor, James, in his old age, pens a beautifully written, yet surprisingly simple letter, reminding us of our vital connection to God and to one another, and our non-negotiable commitment to turn our words into deeds by living out our faith in the real world.
SERIES DESCRIPTION:
Christians should be known not for their words but by their deeds. Our broken world needs less talk and more action. Faith is a verb. This is the timeless message of the Book of James, written by the half-brother of Jesus about 20 years after Jesus’ death, to the early Christians who were struggling with materialism, hypocrisy, pride, favoritism, and slander—many of the same struggles we face nearly 2000 years later.
Like a wise mentor, James, in his old age, pens a beautifully written, yet surprisingly simple letter, reminding us of our vital connection to God and to one another, and our non-negotiable commitment to turn our words into deeds by living out our faith in the real world.
SERIES DESCRIPTION:
Christians should be known not for their words but by their deeds. Our broken world needs less talk and more action. Faith is a verb. This is the timeless message of the Book of James, written by the half-brother of Jesus about 20 years after Jesus’ death, to the early Christians who were struggling with materialism, hypocrisy, pride, favoritism, and slander—many of the same struggles we face nearly 2000 years later.
Like a wise mentor, James, in his old age, pens a beautifully written, yet surprisingly simple letter, reminding us of our vital connection to God and to one another, and our non-negotiable commitment to turn our words into deeds by living out our faith in the real world.
SERIES DESCRIPTION:
Christians should be known not for their words but by their deeds. Our broken world needs less talk and more action. Faith is a verb. This is the timeless message of the Book of James, written by the half-brother of Jesus about 20 years after Jesus’ death, to the early Christians who were struggling with materialism, hypocrisy, pride, favoritism, and slander—many of the same struggles we face nearly 2000 years later.
Like a wise mentor, James, in his old age, pens a beautifully written, yet surprisingly simple letter, reminding us of our vital connection to God and to one another, and our non-negotiable commitment to turn our words into deeds by living out our faith in the real world.
Would You Be Mine: The Art of Neighboring
There was a time when we knew our neighbors—their names, their stories, their hopes and dreams, their aches and awes. We shared meals with them. We shared our lives with them. We shared a deep commitment to the common good with them.
But in an age of increasing isolation, division, and indifference, that time has largely come and gone. We scarcely know our neighbors. Busy living our own lives, we’ve mostly lost the art of neighboring.
In this timely teaching series, Would You Be Mine?, you’ll learn how leave the house and make your neighborhood a home by taking up seven Biblical practices of neighboring.
Would You Be Mine: The Art of Neighboring
There was a time when we knew our neighbors—their names, their stories, their hopes and dreams, their aches and awes. We shared meals with them. We shared our lives with them. We shared a deep commitment to the common good with them.
But in an age of increasing isolation, division, and indifference, that time has largely come and gone. We scarcely know our neighbors. Busy living our own lives, we’ve mostly lost the art of neighboring.
In this timely teaching series, Would You Be Mine?, you’ll learn how leave the house and make your neighborhood a home by taking up seven Biblical practices of neighboring.
Would You Be Mine: The Art of Neighboring
There was a time when we knew our neighbors—their names, their stories, their hopes and dreams, their aches and awes. We shared meals with them. We shared our lives with them. We shared a deep commitment to the common good with them.
But in an age of increasing isolation, division, and indifference, that time has largely come and gone. We scarcely know our neighbors. Busy living our own lives, we’ve mostly lost the art of neighboring.
In this timely teaching series, Would You Be Mine?, you’ll learn how leave the house and make your neighborhood a home by taking up seven Biblical practices of neighboring.
Would You Be Mine: The Art of Neighboring
There was a time when we knew our neighbors—their names, their stories, their hopes and dreams, their aches and awes. We shared meals with them. We shared our lives with them. We shared a deep commitment to the common good with them.
But in an age of increasing isolation, division, and indifference, that time has largely come and gone. We scarcely know our neighbors. Busy living our own lives, we’ve mostly lost the art of neighboring.
In this timely teaching series, Would You Be Mine?, you’ll learn how leave the house and make your neighborhood a home by taking up seven Biblical practices of neighboring.
Would You Be Mine: The Art of Neighboring
There was a time when we knew our neighbors—their names, their stories, their hopes and dreams, their aches and awes. We shared meals with them. We shared our lives with them. We shared a deep commitment to the common good with them.
But in an age of increasing isolation, division, and indifference, that time has largely come and gone. We scarcely know our neighbors. Busy living our own lives, we’ve mostly lost the art of neighboring.
In this timely teaching series, Would You Be Mine?, you’ll learn how leave the house and make your neighborhood a home by taking up seven Biblical practices of neighboring.
Would You Be Mine: The Art of Neighboring
There was a time when we knew our neighbors—their names, their stories, their hopes and dreams, their aches and awes. We shared meals with them. We shared our lives with them. We shared a deep commitment to the common good with them.
But in an age of increasing isolation, division, and indifference, that time has largely come and gone. We scarcely know our neighbors. Busy living our own lives, we’ve mostly lost the art of neighboring.
In this timely teaching series, Would You Be Mine?, you’ll learn how leave the house and make your neighborhood a home by taking up seven Biblical practices of neighboring.
Would You Be Mine: The Art of Neighboring
There was a time when we knew our neighbors—their names, their stories, their hopes and dreams, their aches and awes. We shared meals with them. We shared our lives with them. We shared a deep commitment to the common good with them.
But in an age of increasing isolation, division, and indifference, that time has largely come and gone. We scarcely know our neighbors. Busy living our own lives, we’ve mostly lost the art of neighboring.
In this timely teaching series, Would You Be Mine, you’ll learn how leave the house and make your neighborhood a home by taking up seven Biblical practices of neighboring.
Swimming Against the Tide: 7 Practices that Can Save the World
Christianity isn’t a set of beliefs but a way of life. It’s not a religion but a relationship with God and neighbor. It’s not about knowing but doing. It seeks not experts but practitioners. Jesus embodied a way to live out our personal faith with social impact. He offered some timeless clues about how even the smallest changes in our personal habits can transform the world in immeasurable ways.
Join us for this timely series of teachings on the seven social practices of Jesus that can save the world.
Swimming Against the Tide: 7 Practices that Can Save the World
Christianity isn’t a set of beliefs but a way of life. It’s not a religion but a relationship with God and neighbor. It’s not about knowing but doing. It seeks not experts but practitioners. Jesus embodied a way to live out our personal faith with social impact. He offered some timeless clues about how even the smallest changes in our personal habits can transform the world in immeasurable ways.
Join us for this timely series of teachings on the seven social practices of Jesus that can save the world.
Swimming Against the Tide: 7 Practices that Can Save the World
Christianity isn’t a set of beliefs but a way of life. It’s not a religion but a relationship with God and neighbor. It’s not about knowing but doing. It seeks not experts but practitioners. Jesus embodied a way to live out our personal faith with social impact. He offered some timeless clues about how even the smallest changes in our personal habits can transform the world in immeasurable ways.
Join us for this timely series of teachings on the seven social practices of Jesus that can save the world.
Swimming Against the Tide: 7 Practices that Can Save the World
Christianity isn’t a set of beliefs but a way of life. It’s not a religion but a relationship with God and neighbor. It’s not about knowing but doing. It seeks not experts but practitioners. Jesus embodied a way to live out our personal faith with social impact. He offered some timeless clues about how even the smallest changes in our personal habits can transform the world in immeasurable ways.
Join us for this timely series of teachings on the seven social practices of Jesus that can save the world.
Swimming Against the Tide: 7 Practices that Can Save the World
Christianity isn’t a set of beliefs but a way of life. It’s not a religion but a relationship with God and neighbor. It’s not about knowing but doing. It seeks not experts but practitioners. Jesus embodied a way to live out our personal faith with social impact. He offered some timeless clues about how even the smallest changes in our personal habits can transform the world in immeasurable ways.
Join us for this timely series of teachings on the seven social practices of Jesus that can save the world.
Swimming Against the Tide: 7 Practices that Can Save the World
Christianity isn’t a set of beliefs but a way of life. It’s not a religion but a relationship with God and neighbor. It’s not about knowing but doing. It seeks not experts but practitioners. Jesus embodied a way to live out our personal faith with social impact. He offered some timeless clues about how even the smallest changes in our personal habits can transform the world in immeasurable ways.
Join us for this timely series of teachings on the seven social practices of Jesus that can save the world.
Swimming Against the Tide: 7 Practices that Can Save the World
Christianity isn’t a set of beliefs but a way of life. It’s not a religion but a relationship with God and neighbor. It’s not about knowing but doing. It seeks not experts but practitioners. Jesus embodied a way to live out our personal faith with social impact. He offered some timeless clues about how even the smallest changes in our personal habits can transform the world in immeasurable ways.
Join us for this timely series of teachings on the seven social practices of Jesus that can save the world.
How do I forgive? Why do I need to forgive? What happens when I forgive, or if I choose not to?
We all have a deep need to forgive and to be forgiven. But it can feel like an impossible, sometimes even an irresponsible, task. If we grant forgiveness, we might worry that we’ve subverted justice or condoned the harm that has been done. If we withhold forgiveness, we might only suffer further from guilt, or a grudge, or a lifetime of resentment.
In this much-needed Lenten series, we’ll explore how to experience God’s forgiveness, how to name the harm that’s been done, how ask others for forgiveness, how to grant forgiveness to others, how to reframe our past, and how to release ourselves and others from the endless cycle of retribution and pain into a future of healing and wholeness.
How do I forgive? Why do I need to forgive? What happens when I forgive, or if I choose not to?
We all have a deep need to forgive and to be forgiven. But it can feel like an impossible, sometimes even an irresponsible, task. If we grant forgiveness, we might worry that we’ve subverted justice or condoned the harm that has been done. If we withhold forgiveness, we might only suffer further from guilt, or a grudge, or a lifetime of resentment.
In this much-needed Lenten series, we’ll explore how to experience God’s forgiveness, how to name the harm that’s been done, how ask others for forgiveness, how to grant forgiveness to others, how to reframe our past, and how to release ourselves and others from the endless cycle of retribution and pain into a future of healing and wholeness.
How do I forgive? Why do I need to forgive? What happens when I forgive, or if I choose not to?
We all have a deep need to forgive and to be forgiven. But it can feel like an impossible, sometimes even an irresponsible, task. If we grant forgiveness, we might worry that we’ve subverted justice or condoned the harm that has been done. If we withhold forgiveness, we might only suffer further from guilt, or a grudge, or a lifetime of resentment.
In this much-needed Lenten series, we’ll explore how to experience God’s forgiveness, how to name the harm that’s been done, how ask others for forgiveness, how to grant forgiveness to others, how to reframe our past, and how to release ourselves and others from the endless cycle of retribution and pain into a future of healing and wholeness.
How do I forgive? Why do I need to forgive? What happens when I forgive, or if I choose not to?
We all have a deep need to forgive and to be forgiven. But it can feel like an impossible, sometimes even an irresponsible, task. If we grant forgiveness, we might worry that we’ve subverted justice or condoned the harm that has been done. If we withhold forgiveness, we might only suffer further from guilt, or a grudge, or a lifetime of resentment.
In this much-needed Lenten series, we’ll explore how to experience God’s forgiveness, how to name the harm that’s been done, how ask others for forgiveness, how to grant forgiveness to others, how to reframe our past, and how to release ourselves and others from the endless cycle of retribution and pain into a future of healing and wholeness.
How do I forgive? Why do I need to forgive? What happens when I forgive, or if I choose not to?
We all have a deep need to forgive and to be forgiven. But it can feel like an impossible, sometimes even an irresponsible, task. If we grant forgiveness, we might worry that we’ve subverted justice or condoned the harm that has been done. If we withhold forgiveness, we might only suffer further from guilt, or a grudge, or a lifetime of resentment.
In this much-needed Lenten series, we’ll explore how to experience God’s forgiveness, how to name the harm that’s been done, how ask others for forgiveness, how to grant forgiveness to others, how to reframe our past, and how to release ourselves and others from the endless cycle of retribution and pain into a future of healing and wholeness.
How do I forgive? Why do I need to forgive? What happens when I forgive, or if I choose not to?
We all have a deep need to forgive and to be forgiven. But it can feel like an impossible, sometimes even an irresponsible, task. If we grant forgiveness, we might worry that we’ve subverted justice or condoned the harm that has been done. If we withhold forgiveness, we might only suffer further from guilt, or a grudge, or a lifetime of resentment.
In this much-needed Lenten series, we’ll explore how to experience God’s forgiveness, how to name the harm that’s been done, how ask others for forgiveness, how to grant forgiveness to others, how to reframe our past, and how to release ourselves and others from the endless cycle of retribution and pain into a future of healing and wholeness.
How do I forgive? Why do I need to forgive? What happens when I forgive, or if I choose not to?
We all have a deep need to forgive and to be forgiven. But it can feel like an impossible, sometimes even an irresponsible, task. If we grant forgiveness, we might worry that we’ve subverted justice or condoned the harm that has been done. If we withhold forgiveness, we might only suffer further from guilt, or a grudge, or a lifetime of resentment.
In this much-needed Lenten series, we’ll explore how to experience God’s forgiveness, how to name the harm that’s been done, how ask others for forgiveness, how to grant forgiveness to others, how to reframe our past, and how to release ourselves and others from the endless cycle of retribution and pain into a future of healing and wholeness.
How do I forgive? Why do I need to forgive? What happens when I forgive, or if I choose not to?
We all have a deep need to forgive and to be forgiven. But it can feel like an impossible, sometimes even an irresponsible, task. If we grant forgiveness, we might worry that we’ve subverted justice or condoned the harm that has been done. If we withhold forgiveness, we might only suffer further from guilt, or a grudge, or a lifetime of resentment.
In this much-needed Lenten series, we’ll explore how to experience God’s forgiveness, how to name the harm that’s been done, how ask others for forgiveness, how to grant forgiveness to others, how to reframe our past, and how to release ourselves and others from the endless cycle of retribution and pain into a future of healing and wholeness.
Doubt can be the purest form of belief. Disbelief can be the surest path to our salvation. Running from faith can be the most honest expression of running toward God.
No one ever told us this. So some of us stopped believing altogether. Assuming there’s only one way to believe in God, or only one kind of God to believe in, some choose to live life after God.
But what if we were misled?
What if living life after a God we can’t believe in has freed us to live life in pursuit of a God we were never told about—One who cares less about what we believe, and more about how we’re doing, who we’re becoming, where we’re going, and what we’re giving our precious lives to?
What if the real God is waiting for us on the other side of life after God?
Doubt can be the purest form of belief. Disbelief can be the surest path to our salvation. Running from faith can be the most honest expression of running toward God.
No one ever told us this. So some of us stopped believing altogether. Assuming there’s only one way to believe in God, or only one kind of God to believe in, some choose to live life after God.
But what if we were misled?
What if living life after a God we can’t believe in has freed us to live life in pursuit of a God we were never told about—One who cares less about what we believe, and more about how we’re doing, who we’re becoming, where we’re going, and what we’re giving our precious lives to?
What if the real God is waiting for us on the other side of life after God?
Doubt can be the purest form of belief. Disbelief can be the surest path to our salvation. Running from faith can be the most honest expression of running toward God.
No one ever told us this. So some of us stopped believing altogether. Assuming there’s only one way to believe in God, or only one kind of God to believe in, some choose to live life after God.
But what if we were misled?
What if living life after a God we can’t believe in has freed us to live life in pursuit of a God we were never told about—One who cares less about what we believe, and more about how we’re doing, who we’re becoming, where we’re going, and what we’re giving our precious lives to?
What if the real God is waiting for us on the other side of life after God?
Doubt can be the purest form of belief. Disbelief can be the surest path to our salvation. Running from faith can be the most honest expression of running toward God.
No one ever told us this. So some of us stopped believing altogether. Assuming there’s only one way to believe in God, or only one kind of God to believe in, some choose to live life after God.
But what if we were misled?
What if living life after a God we can’t believe in has freed us to live life in pursuit of a God we were never told about—One who cares less about what we believe, and more about how we’re doing, who we’re becoming, where we’re going, and what we’re giving our precious lives to?
What if the real God is waiting for us on the other side of life after God?
Doubt can be the purest form of belief. Disbelief can be the surest path to our salvation. Running from faith can be the most honest expression of running toward God.
No one ever told us this. So some of us stopped believing altogether. Assuming there’s only one way to believe in God, or only one kind of God to believe in, some choose to live life after God.
But what if we were misled?
What if living life after a God we can’t believe in has freed us to live life in pursuit of a God we were never told about—One who cares less about what we believe, and more about how we’re doing, who we’re becoming, where we’re going, and what we’re giving our precious lives to?
What if the real God is waiting for us on the other side of life after God?
Doubt can be the purest form of belief. Disbelief can be the surest path to our salvation. Running from faith can be the most honest expression of running toward God.
No one ever told us this. So some of us stopped believing altogether. Assuming there’s only one way to believe in God, or only one kind of God to believe in, some choose to live life after God.
But what if we were misled?
What if living life after a God we can’t believe in has freed us to live life in pursuit of a God we were never told about—One who cares less about what we believe, and more about how we’re doing, who we’re becoming, where we’re going, and what we’re giving our precious lives to?
What if the real God is waiting for us on the other side of life after God?
Doubt can be the purest form of belief. Disbelief can be the surest path to our salvation. Running from faith can be the most honest expression of running toward God.
No one ever told us this. So some of us stopped believing altogether. Assuming there’s only one way to believe in God, or only one kind of God to believe in, some choose to live life after God.
But what if we were misled?
What if living life after a God we can’t believe in has freed us to live life in pursuit of a God we were never told about—One who cares less about what we believe, and more about how we’re doing, who we’re becoming, where we’re going, and what we’re giving our precious lives to?
What if the real God is waiting for us on the other side of life after God?
Doubt can be the purest form of belief. Disbelief can be the surest path to our salvation. Running from faith can be the most honest expression of running toward God.
No one ever told us this. So some of us stopped believing altogether. Assuming there’s only one way to believe in God, or only one kind of God to believe in, some choose to live life after God.
But what if we were misled?
What if living life after a God we can’t believe in has freed us to live life in pursuit of a God we were never told about—One who cares less about what we believe, and more about how we’re doing, who we’re becoming, where we’re going, and what we’re giving our precious lives to?
What if the real God is waiting for us on the other side of life after God?
Christmas tells the extraordinary story about how God came to us at a particular time in history, in a particular place in the world, with a particular name that stands above all other names: Jesus. But the season of Advent—the four weeks leading up to Christmas—is an ancient story about the inward, spiritual journey we must make if we are ever to find this God who has come to us in Jesus.
Because God came in such a humble, hidden, unspectacular way, the world nearly missed the first Christmas. As might we even today. So, we make this Advent journey together, traveling across the spiritual landscape of our lives and our world: through places and spaces of chaos, forgiveness, emptiness, wisdom, and wonder, until we arrive at last in Bethlehem—and there behold the face of God beholding us in love.
The only way to Bethlehem is through the sea, the river, the desert, the hill country, and the fields. The promise of God goes with us as we journey through them. The presence of God waits for us somewhere beyond them, in the form of a child wrapped in swaddling and lying in a manger.
Are you ready to road-trip to Bethlehem?
Christmas tells the extraordinary story about how God came to us at a particular time in history, in a particular place in the world, with a particular name that stands above all other names: Jesus. But the season of Advent—the four weeks leading up to Christmas—is an ancient story about the inward, spiritual journey we must make if we are ever to find this God who has come to us in Jesus.
Because God came in such a humble, hidden, unspectacular way, the world nearly missed the first Christmas. As might we even today. So, we make this Advent journey together, traveling across the spiritual landscape of our lives and our world: through places and spaces of chaos, forgiveness, emptiness, wisdom, and wonder, until we arrive at last in Bethlehem—and there behold the face of God beholding us in love.
The only way to Bethlehem is through the sea, the river, the desert, the hill country, and the fields. The promise of God goes with us as we journey through them. The presence of God waits for us somewhere beyond them, in the form of a child wrapped in swaddling and lying in a manger.
Are you ready to road-trip to Bethlehem?
Christmas tells the extraordinary story about how God came to us at a particular time in history, in a particular place in the world, with a particular name that stands above all other names: Jesus. But the season of Advent—the four weeks leading up to Christmas—is an ancient story about the inward, spiritual journey we must make if we are ever to find this God who has come to us in Jesus.
Because God came in such a humble, hidden, unspectacular way, the world nearly missed the first Christmas. As might we even today. So, we make this Advent journey together, traveling across the spiritual landscape of our lives and our world: through places and spaces of chaos, forgiveness, emptiness, wisdom, and wonder, until we arrive at last in Bethlehem—and there behold the face of God beholding us in love.
The only way to Bethlehem is through the sea, the river, the desert, the hill country, and the fields. The promise of God goes with us as we journey through them. The presence of God waits for us somewhere beyond them, in the form of a child wrapped in swaddling and lying in a manger.
Are you ready to road-trip to Bethlehem?
Christmas tells the extraordinary story about how God came to us at a particular time in history, in a particular place in the world, with a particular name that stands above all other names: Jesus. But the season of Advent—the four weeks leading up to Christmas—is an ancient story about the inward, spiritual journey we must make if we are ever to find this God who has come to us in Jesus.
Because God came in such a humble, hidden, unspectacular way, the world nearly missed the first Christmas. As might we even today. So, we make this Advent journey together, traveling across the spiritual landscape of our lives and our world: through places and spaces of chaos, forgiveness, emptiness, wisdom, and wonder, until we arrive at last in Bethlehem—and there behold the face of God beholding us in love.
The only way to Bethlehem is through the sea, the river, the desert, the hill country, and the fields. The promise of God goes with us as we journey through them. The presence of God waits for us somewhere beyond them, in the form of a child wrapped in swaddling and lying in a manger.
Are you ready to road-trip to Bethlehem?
Christmas tells the extraordinary story about how God came to us at a particular time in history, in a particular place in the world, with a particular name that stands above all other names: Jesus. But the season of Advent—the four weeks leading up to Christmas—is an ancient story about the inward, spiritual journey we must make if we are ever to find this God who has come to us in Jesus.
Because God came in such a humble, hidden, unspectacular way, the world nearly missed the first Christmas. As might we even today. So, we make this Advent journey together, traveling across the spiritual landscape of our lives and our world: through places and spaces of chaos, forgiveness, emptiness, wisdom, and wonder, until we arrive at last in Bethlehem—and there behold the face of God beholding us in love.
The only way to Bethlehem is through the sea, the river, the desert, the hill country, and the fields. The promise of God goes with us as we journey through them. The presence of God waits for us somewhere beyond them, in the form of a child wrapped in swaddling and lying in a manger.
Are you ready to road-trip to Bethlehem?
Christmas tells the extraordinary story about how God came to us at a particular time in history, in a particular place in the world, with a particular name that stands above all other names: Jesus. But the season of Advent—the four weeks leading up to Christmas—is an ancient story about the inward, spiritual journey we must make if we are ever to find this God who has come to us in Jesus.
Because God came in such a humble, hidden, unspectacular way, the world nearly missed the first Christmas. As might we even today. So, we make this Advent journey together, traveling across the spiritual landscape of our lives and our world: through places and spaces of chaos, forgiveness, emptiness, wisdom, and wonder, until we arrive at last in Bethlehem—and there behold the face of God beholding us in love.
The only way to Bethlehem is through the sea, the river, the desert, the hill country, and the fields. The promise of God goes with us as we journey through them. The presence of God waits for us somewhere beyond them, in the form of a child wrapped in swaddling and lying in a manger.
Are you ready to road-trip to Bethlehem?
Christmas tells the extraordinary story about how God came to us at a particular time in history, in a particular place in the world, with a particular name that stands above all other names: Jesus. But the season of Advent—the four weeks leading up to Christmas—is an ancient story about the inward, spiritual journey we must make if we are ever to find this God who has come to us in Jesus.
Because God came in such a humble, hidden, unspectacular way, the world nearly missed the first Christmas. As might we even today. So, we make this Advent journey together, traveling across the spiritual landscape of our lives and our world: through places and spaces of chaos, forgiveness, emptiness, wisdom, and wonder, until we arrive at last in Bethlehem—and there behold the face of God beholding us in love.
The only way to Bethlehem is through the sea, the river, the desert, the hill country, and the fields. The promise of God goes with us as we journey through them. The presence of God waits for us somewhere beyond them, in the form of a child wrapped in swaddling and lying in a manger.
Are you ready to road-trip to Bethlehem?
Over these three weeks, we have explored what it means to find meaning and purpose by looking beyond ourselves and being a part of a community, like that of the disciples, that responds to the command of Jesus to act with compassion toward the needs of the world. St. Andrew is deeply committed to an outward-facing mission. Alone, our loaves and fish would make only a meager contribution to the needs of our community; added together, they can change the world—and already are.
Over these three weeks, we’ll explore what it means to find meaning and purpose by looking beyond ourselves and being a part of a community, like that of the disciples, that responds to the command of Jesus to act with compassion toward the needs of the world. St. Andrew is deeply committed to an outward-facing mission. Alone, our loaves and fish would make only a meager contribution to the needs of our community; added together, they can change the world—and already are.
Over the next three weeks, we’ll explore what it means to find meaning and purpose by looking beyond ourselves and being a part of a community, like that of the disciples, that responds to the command of Jesus to act with compassion toward the needs of the world. St. Andrew is deeply committed to an outward-facing mission. Alone, our loaves and fish would make only a meager contribution to the needs of our community; added together, they can change the world—and already are.
Teaching Series: "Everybody In"
St. Andrew is an open, affirming congregation that welcomes saints and sinners, believers and skeptics, the lost and the found, the wonderers and the wanderers, families of all shapes and sizes, and people from every point along life’s journey. No matter who you are, where you’ve been, what you believe or whether you even believe at all, you belong here.
But a lot of people have an entirely different experience of Christianity—one that has resulted in deep spiritual trauma caused by churches and Christians that preach and practice a gospel of exclusion, judgment, and doctrinal conformity. There’s a better version of Christianity—one in which you really can be yourself, believe at your own pace, ask the hard questions, and express your doubts without the pressure of having to think or believe a certain way.
In this expression of Christianity, we trust in the slow, often hidden work of God to transform our hearts and minds as we seek after God. That transformative work of God happens in community, wherever two or more are gathered in Jesus’ name—and where everybody’s in.
Even you.
Teaching Series: "Everybody In"
St. Andrew is an open, affirming congregation that welcomes saints and sinners, believers and skeptics, the lost and the found, the wonderers and the wanderers, families of all shapes and sizes, and people from every point along life’s journey. No matter who you are, where you’ve been, what you believe or whether you even believe at all, you belong here.
But a lot of people have an entirely different experience of Christianity—one that has resulted in deep spiritual trauma caused by churches and Christians that preach and practice a gospel of exclusion, judgment, and doctrinal conformity. There’s a better version of Christianity—one in which you really can be yourself, believe at your own pace, ask the hard questions, and express your doubts without the pressure of having to think or believe a certain way.
In this expression of Christianity, we trust in the slow, often hidden work of God to transform our hearts and minds as we seek after God. That transformative work of God happens in community, wherever two or more are gathered in Jesus’ name—and where everybody’s in.
Even you.
Teaching Series: "Everybody In"
St. Andrew is an open, affirming congregation that welcomes saints and sinners, believers and skeptics, the lost and the found, the wonderers and the wanderers, families of all shapes and sizes, and people from every point along life’s journey. No matter who you are, where you’ve been, what you believe or whether you even believe at all, you belong here.
But a lot of people have an entirely different experience of Christianity—one that has resulted in deep spiritual trauma caused by churches and Christians that preach and practice a gospel of exclusion, judgment, and doctrinal conformity. There’s a better version of Christianity—one in which you really can be yourself, believe at your own pace, ask the hard questions, and express your doubts without the pressure of having to think or believe a certain way.
In this expression of Christianity, we trust in the slow, often hidden work of God to transform our hearts and minds as we seek after God. That transformative work of God happens in community, wherever two or more are gathered in Jesus’ name—and where everybody’s in.
Even you.
Teaching Series: "Everybody In"
St. Andrew is an open, affirming congregation that welcomes saints and sinners, believers and skeptics, the lost and the found, the wonderers and the wanderers, families of all shapes and sizes, and people from every point along life’s journey. No matter who you are, where you’ve been, what you believe or whether you even believe at all, you belong here.
But a lot of people have an entirely different experience of Christianity—one that has resulted in deep spiritual trauma caused by churches and Christians that preach and practice a gospel of exclusion, judgment, and doctrinal conformity. There’s a better version of Christianity—one in which you really can be yourself, believe at your own pace, ask the hard questions, and express your doubts without the pressure of having to think or believe a certain way.
In this expression of Christianity, we trust in the slow, often hidden work of God to transform our hearts and minds as we seek after God. That transformative work of God happens in community, wherever two or more are gathered in Jesus’ name—and where everybody’s in.
Even you.
Teaching Series: "Everybody In"
St. Andrew is an open, affirming congregation that welcomes saints and sinners, believers and skeptics, the lost and the found, the wonderers and the wanderers, families of all shapes and sizes, and people from every point along life’s journey. No matter who you are, where you’ve been, what you believe or whether you even believe at all, you belong here.
But a lot of people have an entirely different experience of Christianity—one that has resulted in deep spiritual trauma caused by churches and Christians that preach and practice a gospel of exclusion, judgment, and doctrinal conformity. There’s a better version of Christianity—one in which you really can be yourself, believe at your own pace, ask the hard questions, and express your doubts without the pressure of having to think or believe a certain way.
In this expression of Christianity, we trust in the slow, often hidden work of God to transform our hearts and minds as we seek after God. That transformative work of God happens in community, wherever two or more are gathered in Jesus’ name—and where everybody’s in.
Even you.
Teaching Series: "Everybody In"
St. Andrew is an open, affirming congregation that welcomes saints and sinners, believers and skeptics, the lost and the found, the wonderers and the wanderers, families of all shapes and sizes, and people from every point along life’s journey. No matter who you are, where you’ve been, what you believe or whether you even believe at all, you belong here.
But a lot of people have an entirely different experience of Christianity—one that has resulted in deep spiritual trauma caused by churches and Christians that preach and practice a gospel of exclusion, judgment, and doctrinal conformity. There’s a better version of Christianity—one in which you really can be yourself, believe at your own pace, ask the hard questions, and express your doubts without the pressure of having to think or believe a certain way.
In this expression of Christianity, we trust in the slow, often hidden work of God to transform our hearts and minds as we seek after God. That transformative work of God happens in community, wherever two or more are gathered in Jesus’ name—and where everybody’s in.
Even you.
Teaching Series: "Everybody In"
St. Andrew is an open, affirming congregation that welcomes saints and sinners, believers and skeptics, the lost and the found, the wonderers and the wanderers, families of all shapes and sizes, and people from every point along life’s journey. No matter who you are, where you’ve been, what you believe or whether you even believe at all, you belong here.
But a lot of people have an entirely different experience of Christianity—one that has resulted in deep spiritual trauma caused by churches and Christians that preach and practice a gospel of exclusion, judgment, and doctrinal conformity. There’s a better version of Christianity—one in which you really can be yourself, believe at your own pace, ask the hard questions, and express your doubts without the pressure of having to think or believe a certain way.
In this expression of Christianity, we trust in the slow, often hidden work of God to transform our hearts and minds as we seek after God. That transformative work of God happens in community, wherever two or more are gathered in Jesus’ name—and where everybody’s in.
Even you.
Whether we’re facing a difficult decision, trying to solve a pressing problem, searching for clarity on which way to turn, or simply considering how to implement some healthy changes in our lives, there are five indispensable questions that can make all the difference—if only we have the courage and presence of mind to ask them.
In this sermon series, we’ll discover how to put our past behind us, experience freedom from fear and self-doubt, reclaim a renewed sense of purpose, and seize the possibilities that God places before us. It all begins by asking these five essential, life-changing questions:
“Who Are You?”
“Where Are You?
“What Are You Doing Here?”
“What Are You Looking For?”
“What Time Is It?”
Whether we’re facing a difficult decision, trying to solve a pressing problem, searching for clarity on which way to turn, or simply considering how to implement some healthy changes in our lives, there are five indispensable questions that can make all the difference—if only we have the courage and presence of mind to ask them.
In this sermon series, we’ll discover how to put our past behind us, experience freedom from fear and self-doubt, reclaim a renewed sense of purpose, and seize the possibilities that God places before us. It all begins by asking these five essential, life-changing questions:
“Who Are You?”
“Where Are You?
“What Are You Doing Here?”
“What Are You Looking For?”
“What Time Is It?”
Whether we’re facing a difficult decision, trying to solve a pressing problem, searching for clarity on which way to turn, or simply considering how to implement some healthy changes in our lives, there are five indispensable questions that can make all the difference—if only we have the courage and presence of mind to ask them.
In this sermon series, we’ll discover how to put our past behind us, experience freedom from fear and self-doubt, reclaim a renewed sense of purpose, and seize the possibilities that God places before us. It all begins by asking these five essential, life-changing questions:
“Who Are You?”
“Where Are You?
“What Are You Doing Here?”
“What Are You Looking For?”
“What Time Is It?”
Whether we’re facing a difficult decision, trying to solve a pressing problem, searching for clarity on which way to turn, or simply considering how to implement some healthy changes in our lives, there are five indispensable questions that can make all the difference—if only we have the courage and presence of mind to ask them.
In this sermon series, we’ll discover how to put our past behind us, experience freedom from fear and self-doubt, reclaim a renewed sense of purpose, and seize the possibilities that God places before us. It all begins by asking these five essential, life-changing questions:
“Who Are You?”
“Where Are You?
“What Are You Doing Here?”
“What Are You Looking For?”
“What Time Is It?”
Whether we’re facing a difficult decision, trying to solve a pressing problem, searching for clarity on which way to turn, or simply considering how to implement some healthy changes in our lives, there are five indispensable questions that can make all the difference—if only we have the courage and presence of mind to ask them.
In this sermon series, we’ll discover how to put our past behind us, experience freedom from fear and self-doubt, reclaim a renewed sense of purpose, and seize the possibilities that God places before us. It all begins by asking these five essential, life-changing questions:
“Who Are You?”
“Where Are You?
“What Are You Doing Here?”
“What Are You Looking For?”
“What Time Is It?”
Make Me An Instrument – The Peace Prayer for Post-Moderns
Hatred. Injury. Doubt. Despair. Darkness. Sadness. We don’t have to look very far to see how these struggles play out every day in our world—and how, every day, we find ourselves in the very midst of such struggles. We live in a world of un-peace. Such un-peace often makes us want to retreat from the world in fear and self-preservation. But what if we lived as those who are called to be instruments of peace, redeeming and transforming whatever spaces and places we happen to be in—and whatever people happen to be there? Join us for this world-changing summer sermon series inspired by St. Francis’ famous “Peace Prayer.” Learn how to train your soul to look outward, to move boldly toward the un-peace of the world, and to bring love, forgiveness, faith, hope, light and joy wherever there is need.
Welcome home. You belong here. At St. Andrew, we embrace Jesus’ message that God loves everyone and affirm that all persons are of sacred worth. We are proud to celebrate diversity as we work to live our vision of radical hospitality. We welcome people of every age, race and gender identity; diverse nationalities, ethnicities, and sexual orientations; any family structure, economic reality, physical and mental ability, education and faith history. While there are differences among us, we can love alike though we may not think alike. You are invited to join this nurturing community on a faith journey toward greater love, understanding and mutual respect.
Make Me An Instrument – The Peace Prayer for Post-Moderns
Hatred. Injury. Doubt. Despair. Darkness. Sadness. We don’t have to look very far to see how these struggles play out every day in our world—and how, every day, we find ourselves in the very midst of such struggles. We live in a world of un-peace. Such un-peace often makes us want to retreat from the world in fear and self-preservation. But what if we lived as those who are called to be instruments of peace, redeeming and transforming whatever spaces and places we happen to be in—and whatever people happen to be there? Join us for this world-changing summer sermon series inspired by St. Francis’ famous “Peace Prayer.” Learn how to train your soul to look outward, to move boldly toward the un-peace of the world, and to bring love, forgiveness, faith, hope, light and joy wherever there is need.
Welcome home. You belong here. At St. Andrew, we embrace Jesus’ message that God loves everyone and affirm that all persons are of sacred worth. We are proud to celebrate diversity as we work to live our vision of radical hospitality. We welcome people of every age, race and gender identity; diverse nationalities, ethnicities, and sexual orientations; any family structure, economic reality, physical and mental ability, education and faith history. While there are differences among us, we can love alike though we may not think alike. You are invited to join this nurturing community on a faith journey toward greater love, understanding and mutual respect.
Make Me An Instrument – The Peace Prayer for Post-Moderns
Hatred. Injury. Doubt. Despair. Darkness. Sadness. We don’t have to look very far to see how these struggles play out every day in our world—and how, every day, we find ourselves in the very midst of such struggles. We live in a world of un-peace. Such un-peace often makes us want to retreat from the world in fear and self-preservation. But what if we lived as those who are called to be instruments of peace, redeeming and transforming whatever spaces and places we happen to be in—and whatever people happen to be there? Join us for this world-changing summer sermon series inspired by St. Francis’ famous “Peace Prayer.” Learn how to train your soul to look outward, to move boldly toward the un-peace of the world, and to bring love, forgiveness, faith, hope, light and joy wherever there is need.
Welcome home. You belong here. At St. Andrew, we embrace Jesus’ message that God loves everyone and affirm that all persons are of sacred worth. We are proud to celebrate diversity as we work to live our vision of radical hospitality. We welcome people of every age, race and gender identity; diverse nationalities, ethnicities, and sexual orientations; any family structure, economic reality, physical and mental ability, education and faith history. While there are differences among us, we can love alike though we may not think alike. You are invited to join this nurturing community on a faith journey toward greater love, understanding and mutual respect.
Make Me An Instrument – The Peace Prayer for Post-Moderns
Hatred. Injury. Doubt. Despair. Darkness. Sadness. We don’t have to look very far to see how these struggles play out every day in our world—and how, every day, we find ourselves in the very midst of such struggles. We live in a world of un-peace. Such un-peace often makes us want to retreat from the world in fear and self-preservation. But what if we lived as those who are called to be instruments of peace, redeeming and transforming whatever spaces and places we happen to be in—and whatever people happen to be there? Join us for this world-changing summer sermon series inspired by St. Francis’ famous “Peace Prayer.” Learn how to train your soul to look outward, to move boldly toward the un-peace of the world, and to bring love, forgiveness, faith, hope, light and joy wherever there is need.
Welcome home. You belong here. At St. Andrew, we embrace Jesus’ message that God loves everyone and affirm that all persons are of sacred worth. We are proud to celebrate diversity as we work to live our vision of radical hospitality. We welcome people of every age, race and gender identity; diverse nationalities, ethnicities, and sexual orientations; any family structure, economic reality, physical and mental ability, education and faith history. While there are differences among us, we can love alike though we may not think alike. You are invited to join this nurturing community on a faith journey toward greater love, understanding and mutual respect.
Make Me An Instrument – The Peace Prayer for Post-Moderns
Hatred. Injury. Doubt. Despair. Darkness. Sadness. We don’t have to look very far to see how these struggles play out every day in our world—and how, every day, we find ourselves in the very midst of such struggles. We live in a world of un-peace. Such un-peace often makes us want to retreat from the world in fear and self-preservation. But what if we lived as those who are called to be instruments of peace, redeeming and transforming whatever spaces and places we happen to be in—and whatever people happen to be there? Join us for this world-changing summer sermon series inspired by St. Francis’ famous “Peace Prayer.” Learn how to train your soul to look outward, to move boldly toward the un-peace of the world, and to bring love, forgiveness, faith, hope, light and joy wherever there is need.
Welcome home. You belong here. At St. Andrew, we embrace Jesus’ message that God loves everyone and affirm that all persons are of sacred worth. We are proud to celebrate diversity as we work to live our vision of radical hospitality. We welcome people of every age, race and gender identity; diverse nationalities, ethnicities, and sexual orientations; any family structure, economic reality, physical and mental ability, education and faith history. While there are differences among us, we can love alike though we may not think alike. You are invited to join this nurturing community on a faith journey toward greater love, understanding and mutual respect.
Make Me An Instrument – The Peace Prayer for Post-Moderns
Hatred. Injury. Doubt. Despair. Darkness. Sadness. We don’t have to look very far to see how these struggles play out every day in our world—and how, every day, we find ourselves in the very midst of such struggles. We live in a world of un-peace. Such un-peace often makes us want to retreat from the world in fear and self-preservation. But what if we lived as those who are called to be instruments of peace, redeeming and transforming whatever spaces and places we happen to be in—and whatever people happen to be there? Join us for this world-changing summer sermon series inspired by St. Francis’ famous “Peace Prayer.” Learn how to train your soul to look outward, to move boldly toward the un-peace of the world, and to bring love, forgiveness, faith, hope, light and joy wherever there is need.
Welcome home. You belong here. At St. Andrew, we embrace Jesus’ message that God loves everyone and affirm that all persons are of sacred worth. We are proud to celebrate diversity as we work to live our vision of radical hospitality. We welcome people of every age, race and gender identity; diverse nationalities, ethnicities, and sexual orientations; any family structure, economic reality, physical and mental ability, education and faith history. While there are differences among us, we can love alike though we may not think alike. You are invited to join this nurturing community on a faith journey toward greater love, understanding and mutual respect.
Make Me An Instrument – The Peace Prayer for Post-Moderns
Hatred. Injury. Doubt. Despair. Darkness. Sadness. We don’t have to look very far to see how these struggles play out every day in our world—and how, every day, we find ourselves in the very midst of such struggles. We live in a world of un-peace. Such un-peace often makes us want to retreat from the world in fear and self-preservation. But what if we lived as those who are called to be instruments of peace, redeeming and transforming whatever spaces and places we happen to be in—and whatever people happen to be there? Join us for this world-changing summer sermon series inspired by St. Francis’ famous “Peace Prayer.” Learn how to train your soul to look outward, to move boldly toward the un-peace of the world, and to bring love, forgiveness, faith, hope, light and joy wherever there is need.
Welcome home. You belong here. At St. Andrew, we embrace Jesus’ message that God loves everyone and affirm that all persons are of sacred worth. We are proud to celebrate diversity as we work to live our vision of radical hospitality. We welcome people of every age, race and gender identity; diverse nationalities, ethnicities, and sexual orientations; any family structure, economic reality, physical and mental ability, education and faith history. While there are differences among us, we can love alike though we may not think alike. You are invited to join this nurturing community on a faith journey toward greater love, understanding and mutual respect.
Make Me An Instrument – The Peace Prayer for Post-Moderns
Hatred. Injury. Doubt. Despair. Darkness. Sadness. We don’t have to look very far to see how these struggles play out every day in our world—and how, every day, we find ourselves in the very midst of such struggles. We live in a world of un-peace. Such un-peace often makes us want to retreat from the world in fear and self-preservation. But what if we lived as those who are called to be instruments of peace, redeeming and transforming whatever spaces and places we happen to be in—and whatever people happen to be there? Join us for this world-changing summer sermon series inspired by St. Francis’ famous “Peace Prayer.” Learn how to train your soul to look outward, to move boldly toward the un-peace of the world, and to bring love, forgiveness, faith, hope, light and joy wherever there is need.
Welcome home. You belong here. At St. Andrew, we embrace Jesus’ message that God loves everyone and affirm that all persons are of sacred worth. We are proud to celebrate diversity as we work to live our vision of radical hospitality. We welcome people of every age, race and gender identity; diverse nationalities, ethnicities, and sexual orientations; any family structure, economic reality, physical and mental ability, education and faith history. While there are differences among us, we can love alike though we may not think alike. You are invited to join this nurturing community on a faith journey toward greater love, understanding and mutual respect.
Make Me An Instrument – The Peace Prayer for Post-Moderns
Hatred. Injury. Doubt. Despair. Darkness. Sadness. We don’t have to look very far to see how these struggles play out every day in our world—and how, every day, we find ourselves in the very midst of such struggles. We live in a world of un-peace. Such un-peace often makes us want to retreat from the world in fear and self-preservation. But what if we lived as those who are called to be instruments of peace, redeeming and transforming whatever spaces and places we happen to be in—and whatever people happen to be there? Join us for this world-changing summer sermon series inspired by St. Francis’ famous “Peace Prayer.” Learn how to train your soul to look outward, to move boldly toward the un-peace of the world, and to bring love, forgiveness, faith, hope, light and joy wherever there is need.
Welcome home. You belong here. At St. Andrew, we embrace Jesus’ message that God loves everyone and affirm that all persons are of sacred worth. We are proud to celebrate diversity as we work to live our vision of radical hospitality. We welcome people of every age, race and gender identity; diverse nationalities, ethnicities, and sexual orientations; any family structure, economic reality, physical and mental ability, education and faith history. While there are differences among us, we can love alike though we may not think alike. You are invited to join this nurturing community on a faith journey toward greater love, understanding and mutual respect.
Make Me An Instrument – The Peace Prayer for Post-Moderns
Hatred. Injury. Doubt. Despair. Darkness. Sadness. We don’t have to look very far to see how these struggles play out every day in our world—and how, every day, we find ourselves in the very midst of such struggles. We live in a world of un-peace. Such un-peace often makes us want to retreat from the world in fear and self-preservation. But what if we lived as those who are called to be instruments of peace, redeeming and transforming whatever spaces and places we happen to be in—and whatever people happen to be there? Join us for this world-changing summer sermon series inspired by St. Francis’ famous “Peace Prayer.” Learn how to train your soul to look outward, to move boldly toward the un-peace of the world, and to bring love, forgiveness, faith, hope, light and joy wherever there is need.
Welcome home. You belong here. At St. Andrew, we embrace Jesus’ message that God loves everyone and affirm that all persons are of sacred worth. We are proud to celebrate diversity as we work to live our vision of radical hospitality. We welcome people of every age, race and gender identity; diverse nationalities, ethnicities, and sexual orientations; any family structure, economic reality, physical and mental ability, education and faith history. While there are differences among us, we can love alike though we may not think alike. You are invited to join this nurturing community on a faith journey toward greater love, understanding and mutual respect.
Make Me An Instrument – The Peace Prayer for Post-Moderns
Hatred. Injury. Doubt. Despair. Darkness. Sadness. We don’t have to look very far to see how these struggles play out every day in our world—and how, every day, we find ourselves in the very midst of such struggles. We live in a world of un-peace. Such un-peace often makes us want to retreat from the world in fear and self-preservation. But what if we lived as those who are called to be instruments of peace, redeeming and transforming whatever spaces and places we happen to be in—and whatever people happen to be there? Join us for this world-changing summer sermon series inspired by St. Francis’ famous “Peace Prayer.” Learn how to train your soul to look outward, to move boldly toward the un-peace of the world, and to bring love, forgiveness, faith, hope, light and joy wherever there is need.
Welcome home. You belong here. At St. Andrew, we embrace Jesus’ message that God loves everyone and affirm that all persons are of sacred worth. We are proud to celebrate diversity as we work to live our vision of radical hospitality. We welcome people of every age, race and gender identity; diverse nationalities, ethnicities, and sexual orientations; any family structure, economic reality, physical and mental ability, education and faith history. While there are differences among us, we can love alike though we may not think alike. You are invited to join this nurturing community on a faith journey toward greater love, understanding and mutual respect.
Do you ever feel like you don’t belong? Do you ever wonder where in the world you do belong?
You’re not alone. The world has never been more connected, yet people are lonelier than ever. Whether we feel unworthy, alienated, anxious or uncertain about our place in the world — the absence of belonging is the silent, hidden wound of our times.
Most people think of belonging as a place, and they spend a lifetime searching for it in vain. But what if belonging isn’t so much about a particular place, but about the divine and human connections that can help make us feel at home, wherever we happen to be?
Join us for this timely, urgent series as we explore the source, nature, and promise of belonging in a disconnected world.
Do you ever feel like you don’t belong? Do you ever wonder where in the world you do belong?
You’re not alone. The world has never been more connected, yet people are lonelier than ever. Whether we feel unworthy, alienated, anxious or uncertain about our place in the world — the absence of belonging is the silent, hidden wound of our times.
Most people think of belonging as a place, and they spend a lifetime searching for it in vain. But what if belonging isn’t so much about a particular place, but about the divine and human connections that can help make us feel at home, wherever we happen to be?
Join us for this timely, urgent series as we explore the source, nature, and promise of belonging in a disconnected world.
Do you ever feel like you don’t belong? Do you ever wonder where in the world you do belong?
You’re not alone. The world has never been more connected, yet people are lonelier than ever. Whether we feel unworthy, alienated, anxious or uncertain about our place in the world — the absence of belonging is the silent, hidden wound of our times.
Most people think of belonging as a place, and they spend a lifetime searching for it in vain. But what if belonging isn’t so much about a particular place, but about the divine and human connections that can help make us feel at home, wherever we happen to be?
Join us for this timely, urgent series as we explore the source, nature, and promise of belonging in a disconnected world.
Do you ever feel like you don’t belong? Do you ever wonder where in the world you do belong?
You’re not alone. The world has never been more connected, yet people are lonelier than ever. Whether we feel unworthy, alienated, anxious or uncertain about our place in the world — the absence of belonging is the silent, hidden wound of our times.
Most people think of belonging as a place, and they spend a lifetime searching for it in vain. But what if belonging isn’t so much about a particular place, but about the divine and human connections that can help make us feel at home, wherever we happen to be?
Join us for this timely, urgent series as we explore the source, nature, and promise of belonging in a disconnected world.
Do you ever feel like you don’t belong? Do you ever wonder where in the world you do belong?
You’re not alone. The world has never been more connected, yet people are lonelier than ever. Whether we feel unworthy, alienated, anxious or uncertain about our place in the world — the absence of belonging is the silent, hidden wound of our times.
Most people think of belonging as a place, and they spend a lifetime searching for it in vain. But what if belonging isn’t so much about a particular place, but about the divine and human connections that can help make us feel at home, wherever we happen to be?
Join us for this timely, urgent series as we explore the source, nature, and promise of belonging in a disconnected world.
Do you ever feel like you don’t belong? Do you ever wonder where in the world you do belong?
You’re not alone. The world has never been more connected, yet people are lonelier than ever. Whether we feel unworthy, alienated, anxious or uncertain about our place in the world — the absence of belonging is the silent, hidden wound of our times.
Most people think of belonging as a place, and they spend a lifetime searching for it in vain. But what if belonging isn’t so much about a particular place, but about the divine and human connections that can help make us feel at home, wherever we happen to be?
Join us for this timely, urgent series as we explore the source, nature, and promise of belonging in a disconnected world.
It’s hard to be human. Each of us, at our very conception, is given a soul—our deepest identity, a unique blueprint, our truest self. This is God’s gift to us, and we are given only a brief span of years to discover it, to accept it, and to live for it. To do so is to know true freedom and liberation by connecting to the inexhaustible love of God.
But there are forces both within and without that are constantly working to thwart that discovery: the drive to conform to the expectations of the world, our friends and family, our religion, our culture; our longing for the approval and affirmation of others through our work, our appearance, our achievements, our wealth, our education. All of these are the trappings of the false self, preventing us from knowing the freedom and joy that comes from living for our true self.
What makes it so hard to be human? Quite simply, it’s the fear of losing our false self in our lifelong pursuit of finding our soul. This is what Jesus meant when he said, “Those who find their lives will lose them, and those that lose their lives because of me will find them.”
Join us throughout this season of Lent as we discover how, in becoming truly human, we become most fully alive to God, to the world, and to ourselves.
It’s hard to be human. Each of us, at our very conception, is given a soul—our deepest identity, a unique blueprint, our truest self. This is God’s gift to us, and we are given only a brief span of years to discover it, to accept it, and to live for it. To do so is to know true freedom and liberation by connecting to the inexhaustible love of God.
But there are forces both within and without that are constantly working to thwart that discovery: the drive to conform to the expectations of the world, our friends and family, our religion, our culture; our longing for the approval and affirmation of others through our work, our appearance, our achievements, our wealth, our education. All of these are the trappings of the false self, preventing us from knowing the freedom and joy that comes from living for our true self.
What makes it so hard to be human? Quite simply, it’s the fear of losing our false self in our lifelong pursuit of finding our soul. This is what Jesus meant when he said, “Those who find their lives will lose them, and those that lose their lives because of me will find them.”
Join us throughout this season of Lent as we discover how, in becoming truly human, we become most fully alive to God, to the world, and to ourselves.
It’s hard to be human. Each of us, at our very conception, is given a soul—our deepest identity, a unique blueprint, our truest self. This is God’s gift to us, and we are given only a brief span of years to discover it, to accept it, and to live for it. To do so is to know true freedom and liberation by connecting to the inexhaustible love of God.
But there are forces both within and without that are constantly working to thwart that discovery: the drive to conform to the expectations of the world, our friends and family, our religion, our culture; our longing for the approval and affirmation of others through our work, our appearance, our achievements, our wealth, our education. All of these are the trappings of the false self, preventing us from knowing the freedom and joy that comes from living for our true self.
What makes it so hard to be human? Quite simply, it’s the fear of losing our false self in our lifelong pursuit of finding our soul. This is what Jesus meant when he said, “Those who find their lives will lose them, and those that lose their lives because of me will find them.”
Join us throughout this season of Lent as we discover how, in becoming truly human, we become most fully alive to God, to the world, and to ourselves.
It’s hard to be human. Each of us, at our very conception, is given a soul—our deepest identity, a unique blueprint, our truest self. This is God’s gift to us, and we are given only a brief span of years to discover it, to accept it, and to live for it. To do so is to know true freedom and liberation by connecting to the inexhaustible love of God.
But there are forces both within and without that are constantly working to thwart that discovery: the drive to conform to the expectations of the world, our friends and family, our religion, our culture; our longing for the approval and affirmation of others through our work, our appearance, our achievements, our wealth, our education. All of these are the trappings of the false self, preventing us from knowing the freedom and joy that comes from living for our true self.
What makes it so hard to be human? Quite simply, it’s the fear of losing our false self in our lifelong pursuit of finding our soul. This is what Jesus meant when he said, “Those who find their lives will lose them, and those that lose their lives because of me will find them.”
Join us throughout this season of Lent as we discover how, in becoming truly human, we become most fully alive to God, to the world, and to ourselves.
It’s hard to be human. Each of us, at our very conception, is given a soul—our deepest identity, a unique blueprint, our truest self. This is God’s gift to us, and we are given only a brief span of years to discover it, to accept it, and to live for it. To do so is to know true freedom and liberation by connecting to the inexhaustible love of God.
But there are forces both within and without that are constantly working to thwart that discovery: the drive to conform to the expectations of the world, our friends and family, our religion, our culture; our longing for the approval and affirmation of others through our work, our appearance, our achievements, our wealth, our education. All of these are the trappings of the false self, preventing us from knowing the freedom and joy that comes from living for our true self.
What makes it so hard to be human? Quite simply, it’s the fear of losing our false self in our lifelong pursuit of finding our soul. This is what Jesus meant when he said, “Those who find their lives will lose them, and those that lose their lives because of me will find them.”
Join us throughout this season of Lent as we discover how, in becoming truly human, we become most fully alive to God, to the world, and to ourselves.
It’s hard to be human. Each of us, at our very conception, is given a soul—our deepest identity, a unique blueprint, our truest self. This is God’s gift to us, and we are given only a brief span of years to discover it, to accept it, and to live for it. To do so is to know true freedom and liberation by connecting to the inexhaustible love of God.
But there are forces both within and without that are constantly working to thwart that discovery: the drive to conform to the expectations of the world, our friends and family, our religion, our culture; our longing for the approval and affirmation of others through our work, our appearance, our achievements, our wealth, our education. All of these are the trappings of the false self, preventing us from knowing the freedom and joy that comes from living for our true self.
What makes it so hard to be human? Quite simply, it’s the fear of losing our false self in our lifelong pursuit of finding our soul. This is what Jesus meant when he said, “Those who find their lives will lose them, and those that lose their lives because of me will find them.”
Join us throughout this season of Lent as we discover how, in becoming truly human, we become most fully alive to God, to the world, and to ourselves.
It’s hard to be human. Each of us, at our very conception, is given a soul—our deepest identity, a unique blueprint, our truest self. This is God’s gift to us, and we are given only a brief span of years to discover it, to accept it, and to live for it. To do so is to know true freedom and liberation by connecting to the inexhaustible love of God.
But there are forces both within and without that are constantly working to thwart that discovery: the drive to conform to the expectations of the world, our friends and family, our religion, our culture; our longing for the approval and affirmation of others through our work, our appearance, our achievements, our wealth, our education. All of these are the trappings of the false self, preventing us from knowing the freedom and joy that comes from living for our true self.
What makes it so hard to be human? Quite simply, it’s the fear of losing our false self in our lifelong pursuit of finding our soul. This is what Jesus meant when he said, “Those who find their lives will lose them, and those that lose their lives because of me will find them.”
Join us throughout this season of Lent as we discover how, in becoming truly human, we become most fully alive to God, to the world, and to ourselves.
It’s hard to be human. Each of us, at our very conception, is given a soul—our deepest identity, a unique blueprint, our truest self. This is God’s gift to us, and we are given only a brief span of years to discover it, to accept it, and to live for it. To do so is to know true freedom and liberation by connecting to the inexhaustible love of God.
But there are forces both within and without that are constantly working to thwart that discovery: the drive to conform to the expectations of the world, our friends and family, our religion, our culture; our longing for the approval and affirmation of others through our work, our appearance, our achievements, our wealth, our education. All of these are the trappings of the false self, preventing us from knowing the freedom and joy that comes from living for our true self.
What makes it so hard to be human? Quite simply, it’s the fear of losing our false self in our lifelong pursuit of finding our soul. This is what Jesus meant when he said, “Those who find their lives will lose them, and those that lose their lives because of me will find them.”
Join us throughout this season of Lent as we discover how, in becoming truly human, we become most fully alive to God, to the world, and to ourselves.
We all need a brain to pick, an ear to bend, a nudge, a poke, a push, or even a loving shove from someone we genuinely trust. We all need close confidants with whom we can share important matters, our deepest longings, our personal struggles. We all need someone who’s been there, or someone who’s going there with us, or someone who’s willing to go to the ends of the earth on our behalf.
We might call such people “The Indispensables”—the ones we simply can’t live without.
Humans are not designed to go it alone. We never were. We never will be. But that doesn’t stop most of us from trying. Over the last forty years, a growing percentage of U.S. Americans report having shrinking networks and fewer relationships. Today, the average U.S. American has only one close confidant, down from 2.94 in the mid-1980’s. It’s no coincidence that, over this same period, we’ve become the loneliest generation in American history.
As we begin a new year, you’re invited on a quest to name and claim the handful of people whom you can’t live without: to commit to making time for them in your life; to invest your energies in cultivating relationships with them; to seek out their wisdom; to learn from them; to confide in them; to invite them into your story and alongside you on your journey.
On this quest, you’re also invited to consider those in your life who just might see in you the kind of person that they can’t live without. They might not know it yet. They might never say it. But it’s possible that they’re waiting for you to make time for them in your life; to invest your energies in cultivating a relationship with them; to share your wisdom, your story, or simply your hand on the journey of life.
The truth is that humans need more than one close confidant. We need a dream team of people who each bring different gifts, perspectives, experiences and commitments to offer. In this series, we’ll look at the six types of people who can make all the difference both in our personal lives and in our professional lives.
Who are the indispensables in your life? For whom might you be one?
We all need a brain to pick, an ear to bend, a nudge, a poke, a push, or even a loving shove from someone we genuinely trust. We all need close confidants with whom we can share important matters, our deepest longings, our personal struggles. We all need someone who’s been there, or someone who’s going there with us, or someone who’s willing to go to the ends of the earth on our behalf.
We might call such people “The Indispensables”—the ones we simply can’t live without.
Humans are not designed to go it alone. We never were. We never will be. But that doesn’t stop most of us from trying. Over the last forty years, a growing percentage of U.S. Americans report having shrinking networks and fewer relationships. Today, the average U.S. American has only one close confidant, down from 2.94 in the mid-1980’s. It’s no coincidence that, over this same period, we’ve become the loneliest generation in American history.
As we begin a new year, you’re invited on a quest to name and claim the handful of people whom you can’t live without: to commit to making time for them in your life; to invest your energies in cultivating relationships with them; to seek out their wisdom; to learn from them; to confide in them; to invite them into your story and alongside you on your journey.
On this quest, you’re also invited to consider those in your life who just might see in you the kind of person that they can’t live without. They might not know it yet. They might never say it. But it’s possible that they’re waiting for you to make time for them in your life; to invest your energies in cultivating a relationship with them; to share your wisdom, your story, or simply your hand on the journey of life.
The truth is that humans need more than one close confidant. We need a dream team of people who each bring different gifts, perspectives, experiences and commitments to offer. In this series, we’ll look at the six types of people who can make all the difference both in our personal lives and in our professional lives.
Who are the indispensables in your life? For whom might you be one?
We all need a brain to pick, an ear to bend, a nudge, a poke, a push, or even a loving shove from someone we genuinely trust. We all need close confidants with whom we can share important matters, our deepest longings, our personal struggles. We all need someone who’s been there, or someone who’s going there with us, or someone who’s willing to go to the ends of the earth on our behalf.
We might call such people “The Indispensables”—the ones we simply can’t live without.
Humans are not designed to go it alone. We never were. We never will be. But that doesn’t stop most of us from trying. Over the last forty years, a growing percentage of U.S. Americans report having shrinking networks and fewer relationships. Today, the average U.S. American has only one close confidant, down from 2.94 in the mid-1980’s. It’s no coincidence that, over this same period, we’ve become the loneliest generation in American history.
As we begin a new year, you’re invited on a quest to name and claim the handful of people whom you can’t live without: to commit to making time for them in your life; to invest your energies in cultivating relationships with them; to seek out their wisdom; to learn from them; to confide in them; to invite them into your story and alongside you on your journey.
On this quest, you’re also invited to consider those in your life who just might see in you the kind of person that they can’t live without. They might not know it yet. They might never say it. But it’s possible that they’re waiting for you to make time for them in your life; to invest your energies in cultivating a relationship with them; to share your wisdom, your story, or simply your hand on the journey of life.
The truth is that humans need more than one close confidant. We need a dream team of people who each bring different gifts, perspectives, experiences and commitments to offer. In this series, we’ll look at the six types of people who can make all the difference both in our personal lives and in our professional lives.
Who are the indispensables in your life? For whom might you be one?
We all need a brain to pick, an ear to bend, a nudge, a poke, a push, or even a loving shove from someone we genuinely trust. We all need close confidants with whom we can share important matters, our deepest longings, our personal struggles. We all need someone who’s been there, or someone who’s going there with us, or someone who’s willing to go to the ends of the earth on our behalf.
We might call such people “The Indispensables”—the ones we simply can’t live without.
Humans are not designed to go it alone. We never were. We never will be. But that doesn’t stop most of us from trying. Over the last forty years, a growing percentage of U.S. Americans report having shrinking networks and fewer relationships. Today, the average U.S. American has only one close confidant, down from 2.94 in the mid-1980’s. It’s no coincidence that, over this same period, we’ve become the loneliest generation in American history.
As we begin a new year, you’re invited on a quest to name and claim the handful of people whom you can’t live without: to commit to making time for them in your life; to invest your energies in cultivating relationships with them; to seek out their wisdom; to learn from them; to confide in them; to invite them into your story and alongside you on your journey.
On this quest, you’re also invited to consider those in your life who just might see in you the kind of person that they can’t live without. They might not know it yet. They might never say it. But it’s possible that they’re waiting for you to make time for them in your life; to invest your energies in cultivating a relationship with them; to share your wisdom, your story, or simply your hand on the journey of life.
The truth is that humans need more than one close confidant. We need a dream team of people who each bring different gifts, perspectives, experiences and commitments to offer. In this series, we’ll look at the six types of people who can make all the difference both in our personal lives and in our professional lives.
Who are the indispensables in your life? For whom might you be one?
We all need a brain to pick, an ear to bend, a nudge, a poke, a push, or even a loving shove from someone we genuinely trust. We all need close confidants with whom we can share important matters, our deepest longings, our personal struggles. We all need someone who’s been there, or someone who’s going there with us, or someone who’s willing to go to the ends of the earth on our behalf.
We might call such people “The Indispensables”—the ones we simply can’t live without.
Humans are not designed to go it alone. We never were. We never will be. But that doesn’t stop most of us from trying. Over the last forty years, a growing percentage of U.S. Americans report having shrinking networks and fewer relationships. Today, the average U.S. American has only one close confidant, down from 2.94 in the mid-1980’s. It’s no coincidence that, over this same period, we’ve become the loneliest generation in American history.
As we begin a new year, you’re invited on a quest to name and claim the handful of people whom you can’t live without: to commit to making time for them in your life; to invest your energies in cultivating relationships with them; to seek out their wisdom; to learn from them; to confide in them; to invite them into your story and alongside you on your journey.
On this quest, you’re also invited to consider those in your life who just might see in you the kind of person that they can’t live without. They might not know it yet. They might never say it. But it’s possible that they’re waiting for you to make time for them in your life; to invest your energies in cultivating a relationship with them; to share your wisdom, your story, or simply your hand on the journey of life.
The truth is that humans need more than one close confidant. We need a dream team of people who each bring different gifts, perspectives, experiences and commitments to offer. In this series, we’ll look at the six types of people who can make all the difference both in our personal lives and in our professional lives.
Who are the indispensables in your life? For whom might you be one?
We all need a brain to pick, an ear to bend, a nudge, a poke, a push, or even a loving shove from someone we genuinely trust. We all need close confidants with whom we can share important matters, our deepest longings, our personal struggles. We all need someone who’s been there, or someone who’s going there with us, or someone who’s willing to go to the ends of the earth on our behalf.
We might call such people “The Indispensables”—the ones we simply can’t live without.
Humans are not designed to go it alone. We never were. We never will be. But that doesn’t stop most of us from trying. Over the last forty years, a growing percentage of U.S. Americans report having shrinking networks and fewer relationships. Today, the average U.S. American has only one close confidant, down from 2.94 in the mid-1980’s. It’s no coincidence that, over this same period, we’ve become the loneliest generation in American history.
As we begin a new year, you’re invited on a quest to name and claim the handful of people whom you can’t live without: to commit to making time for them in your life; to invest your energies in cultivating relationships with them; to seek out their wisdom; to learn from them; to confide in them; to invite them into your story and alongside you on your journey.
On this quest, you’re also invited to consider those in your life who just might see in you the kind of person that they can’t live without. They might not know it yet. They might never say it. But it’s possible that they’re waiting for you to make time for them in your life; to invest your energies in cultivating a relationship with them; to share your wisdom, your story, or simply your hand on the journey of life.
The truth is that humans need more than one close confidant. We need a dream team of people who each bring different gifts, perspectives, experiences and commitments to offer. In this series, we’ll look at the six types of people who can make all the difference both in our personal lives and in our professional lives.
Who are the indispensables in your life? For whom might you be one?
To be human is to look at our broken, warring world and wonder if we are all alone, if help will ever come, if we can hope for a future in which love reigns and life triumphs and peace prevails on earth.
Our timeless quest for such a world has sent us on pilgrimages to mountain sages and desert monks in search of divine wisdom, to sacred spaces and thin places in search of revelations and epiphanies, and even to the furthest reaches of the universe in search of our earliest origins and our ultimate destiny.
Yet, after all our yearning and seeking, we still haven’t found what we’re looking and longing for. That’s because, in the end, despite all our searching, it’s not we who find God, but God who finds us.
At Christmas, love finally comes down—to kindle our faith, to comfort our pain, to consecrate our lives, to call us by name and sanctify our hearts and minds for the healing and redemption of a broken world.
This is the mystery of the Incarnation at Christmas. This is the end of all our searching. The God we’ve been longing for is the God who has been longing for us all along. In Christ, love comes down at last, God is with us, and even the mountains tremble at the wonders God will show us.
To be human is to look at our broken, warring world and wonder if we are all alone, if help will ever come, if we can hope for a future in which love reigns and life triumphs and peace prevails on earth.
Our timeless quest for such a world has sent us on pilgrimages to mountain sages and desert monks in search of divine wisdom, to sacred spaces and thin places in search of revelations and epiphanies, and even to the furthest reaches of the universe in search of our earliest origins and our ultimate destiny.
Yet, after all our yearning and seeking, we still haven’t found what we’re looking and longing for. That’s because, in the end, despite all our searching, it’s not we who find God, but God who finds us.
At Christmas, love finally comes down—to kindle our faith, to comfort our pain, to consecrate our lives, to call us by name and sanctify our hearts and minds for the healing and redemption of a broken world.
This is the mystery of the Incarnation at Christmas. This is the end of all our searching. The God we’ve been longing for is the God who has been longing for us all along. In Christ, love comes down at last, God is with us, and even the mountains tremble at the wonders God will show us.
To be human is to look at our broken, warring world and wonder if we are all alone, if help will ever come, if we can hope for a future in which love reigns and life triumphs and peace prevails on earth.
Our timeless quest for such a world has sent us on pilgrimages to mountain sages and desert monks in search of divine wisdom, to sacred spaces and thin places in search of revelations and epiphanies, and even to the furthest reaches of the universe in search of our earliest origins and our ultimate destiny.
Yet, after all our yearning and seeking, we still haven’t found what we’re looking and longing for. That’s because, in the end, despite all our searching, it’s not we who find God, but God who finds us.
At Christmas, love finally comes down—to kindle our faith, to comfort our pain, to consecrate our lives, to call us by name and sanctify our hearts and minds for the healing and redemption of a broken world.
This is the mystery of the Incarnation at Christmas. This is the end of all our searching. The God we’ve been longing for is the God who has been longing for us all along. In Christ, love comes down at last, God is with us, and even the mountains tremble at the wonders God will show us.
To be human is to look at our broken, warring world and wonder if we are all alone, if help will ever come, if we can hope for a future in which love reigns and life triumphs and peace prevails on earth.
Our timeless quest for such a world has sent us on pilgrimages to mountain sages and desert monks in search of divine wisdom, to sacred spaces and thin places in search of revelations and epiphanies, and even to the furthest reaches of the universe in search of our earliest origins and our ultimate destiny.
Yet, after all our yearning and seeking, we still haven’t found what we’re looking and longing for. That’s because, in the end, despite all our searching, it’s not we who find God, but God who finds us.
At Christmas, love finally comes down—to kindle our faith, to comfort our pain, to consecrate our lives, to call us by name and sanctify our hearts and minds for the healing and redemption of a broken world.
This is the mystery of the Incarnation at Christmas. This is the end of all our searching. The God we’ve been longing for is the God who has been longing for us all along. In Christ, love comes down at last, God is with us, and even the mountains tremble at the wonders God will show us.
To be human is to look at our broken, warring world and wonder if we are all alone, if help will ever come, if we can hope for a future in which love reigns and life triumphs and peace prevails on earth.
Our timeless quest for such a world has sent us on pilgrimages to mountain sages and desert monks in search of divine wisdom, to sacred spaces and thin places in search of revelations and epiphanies, and even to the furthest reaches of the universe in search of our earliest origins and our ultimate destiny.
Yet, after all our yearning and seeking, we still haven’t found what we’re looking and longing for. That’s because, in the end, despite all our searching, it’s not we who find God, but God who finds us.
At Christmas, love finally comes down—to kindle our faith, to comfort our pain, to consecrate our lives, to call us by name and sanctify our hearts and minds for the healing and redemption of a broken world.
This is the mystery of the Incarnation at Christmas. This is the end of all our searching. The God we’ve been longing for is the God who has been longing for us all along. In Christ, love comes down at last, God is with us, and even the mountains tremble at the wonders God will show us.
To be human is to look at our broken, warring world and wonder if we are all alone, if help will ever come, if we can hope for a future in which love reigns and life triumphs and peace prevails on earth.
Our timeless quest for such a world has sent us on pilgrimages to mountain sages and desert monks in search of divine wisdom, to sacred spaces and thin places in search of revelations and epiphanies, and even to the furthest reaches of the universe in search of our earliest origins and our ultimate destiny.
Yet, after all our yearning and seeking, we still haven’t found what we’re looking and longing for. That’s because, in the end, despite all our searching, it’s not we who find God, but God who finds us.
At Christmas, love finally comes down—to kindle our faith, to comfort our pain, to consecrate our lives, to call us by name and sanctify our hearts and minds for the healing and redemption of a broken world.
This is the mystery of the Incarnation at Christmas. This is the end of all our searching. The God we’ve been longing for is the God who has been longing for us all along. In Christ, love comes down at last, God is with us, and even the mountains tremble at the wonders God will show us.
Jesus had a lot to say about the “Kingdom of God.” In the New Testament the “Kingdom of God” is mentioned more than 80 times. For many of us, when we hear of kingdoms we think of royal thrones, power structures, political statecraft, spies, armies and weaponry. In this world, kingdoms rise and kingdoms fall, and how long they endure depends largely on how effective they are in defending themselves from enemies both within and without.
But Jesus understood the “Kingdom of God” as a community in which the guiding ideal and animating spirit is divine compassion. In this Kingdom, people take care of each other, trust one another, share with one another, forgive one another, and even love their enemies. In this Kingdom, God is sovereign but rules with persuasive love rather than coercion; love transcends and heals every social division; genuine peace rules every relationship; and all of creation, both human and non-human forms, has intrinsic value as an essential part of the web of life.
For Jesus, there was a sense of urgency about living the Kingdom life. It was Israel’s only hope against the powers of the Roman Empire. And Jesus was so convinced of this, and so committed to living this Kingdom life, that he put his own life on the line to fulfill it.
In these highly polarizing times, the Kingdom life is our only hope for healing and unity. Join us for this important series as we explore together what it means to commit ourselves to Kingdom living.
Jesus had a lot to say about the “Kingdom of God.” In the New Testament the “Kingdom of God” is mentioned more than 80 times. For many of us, when we hear of kingdoms we think of royal thrones, power structures, political statecraft, spies, armies and weaponry. In this world, kingdoms rise and kingdoms fall, and how long they endure depends largely on how effective they are in defending themselves from enemies both within and without.
But Jesus understood the “Kingdom of God” as a community in which the guiding ideal and animating spirit is divine compassion. In this Kingdom, people take care of each other, trust one another, share with one another, forgive one another, and even love their enemies. In this Kingdom, God is sovereign but rules with persuasive love rather than coercion; love transcends and heals every social division; genuine peace rules every relationship; and all of creation, both human and non-human forms, has intrinsic value as an essential part of the web of life.
For Jesus, there was a sense of urgency about living the Kingdom life. It was Israel’s only hope against the powers of the Roman Empire. And Jesus was so convinced of this, and so committed to living this Kingdom life, that he put his own life on the line to fulfill it.
In these highly polarizing times, the Kingdom life is our only hope for healing and unity. Join us for this important series as we explore together what it means to commit ourselves to Kingdom living.
Jesus had a lot to say about the “Kingdom of God.” In the New Testament the “Kingdom of God” is mentioned more than 80 times. For many of us, when we hear of kingdoms we think of royal thrones, power structures, political statecraft, spies, armies and weaponry. In this world, kingdoms rise and kingdoms fall, and how long they endure depends largely on how effective they are in defending themselves from enemies both within and without.
But Jesus understood the “Kingdom of God” as a community in which the guiding ideal and animating spirit is divine compassion. In this Kingdom, people take care of each other, trust one another, share with one another, forgive one another, and even love their enemies. In this Kingdom, God is sovereign but rules with persuasive love rather than coercion; love transcends and heals every social division; genuine peace rules every relationship; and all of creation, both human and non-human forms, has intrinsic value as an essential part of the web of life.
For Jesus, there was a sense of urgency about living the Kingdom life. It was Israel’s only hope against the powers of the Roman Empire. And Jesus was so convinced of this, and so committed to living this Kingdom life, that he put his own life on the line to fulfill it.
In these highly polarizing times, the Kingdom life is our only hope for healing and unity. Join us for this important series as we explore together what it means to commit ourselves to Kingdom living.
Jesus had a lot to say about the “Kingdom of God.” In the New Testament the “Kingdom of God” is mentioned more than 80 times. For many of us, when we hear of kingdoms we think of royal thrones, power structures, political statecraft, spies, armies and weaponry. In this world, kingdoms rise and kingdoms fall, and how long they endure depends largely on how effective they are in defending themselves from enemies both within and without.
But Jesus understood the “Kingdom of God” as a community in which the guiding ideal and animating spirit is divine compassion. In this Kingdom, people take care of each other, trust one another, share with one another, forgive one another, and even love their enemies. In this Kingdom, God is sovereign but rules with persuasive love rather than coercion; love transcends and heals every social division; genuine peace rules every relationship; and all of creation, both human and non-human forms, has intrinsic value as an essential part of the web of life.
For Jesus, there was a sense of urgency about living the Kingdom life. It was Israel’s only hope against the powers of the Roman Empire. And Jesus was so convinced of this, and so committed to living this Kingdom life, that he put his own life on the line to fulfill it.
In these highly polarizing times, the Kingdom life is our only hope for healing and unity. Join us for this important series as we explore together what it means to commit ourselves to Kingdom living.
Whenever we find ourselves struggling with a particular problem, or trying to discern a way forward where there seems to be no clear path, or facing a crossroads moment when we must make a choice to go one way or the other, it often helps to remember that we’re not the first. We’re not the first to face this problem, or to make this decision, or to take this risk before us. There’s a good chance that someone has already been there before.
Whenever we find ourselves struggling with a particular problem, or trying to discern a way forward where there seems to be no clear path, or facing a crossroads moment when we must make a choice to go one way or the other, it often helps to remember that we’re not the first. We’re not the first to face this problem, or to make this decision, or to take this risk before us. There’s a good chance that someone has already been there before.
Whenever we find ourselves struggling with a particular problem, or trying to discern a way forward where there seems to be no clear path, or facing a crossroads moment when we must make a choice to go one way or the other, it often helps to remember that we’re not the first. We’re not the first to face this problem, or to make this decision, or to take this risk before us. There’s a good chance that someone has already been there before.
With the advent of COVID-19, life as we’ve always known it has fundamentally changed. Before COVID-19, how many of us had ever used the phrase “social distancing,” or imagined that we’d be wearing masks to work or to the supermarket, or that we’d be scheduling Zoom calls with our parents or grandkids while under quarantine?
Who could have imagined working from home full-time while managing our kids’ virtual learning schedules? Who really ever worried about having an adequate supply of toilet paper? Who could have predicted that the most popular phrase of 2020 would be, “You’re on mute”?
On January 1, it was unfathomable to think that 185,000 Americans would perish from an unheard-of virus by September 1; that more than 30 million Americans would lose their jobs; that churches would be closed on Sundays and we’d be worshiping online while sipping coffee in our pajamas.
For many, it was inconceivable that a virus just .12 microns in diameter could bring our relative safety, our economy, our social activities, and our everyday way of life to a sudden halt.
The pandemic has called into question many of the old certitudes upon which we’ve come to depend—especially our scientific and theological ones. We might have assumed that modern advances in science and technology would prevent a pandemic. We might have believed that a loving God would intervene to stop one.
When our old certitudes are shaken, we feel a deep sense of disillusionment. In the midst of so many uncertainties, what can we depend on? Who can we turn to? Where can we go for answers?
In our “Balm in Gilead” series, we’re leaning deeply into these questions in search of fresh wisdom and honest faith, knowing that “dis-illusionment” is exactly that—the loss of our illusions and an opportunity to see something more truthful and real. This series couldn’t be more timely, relevant, and honest as we journey together as people of faith through the most challenging season of our generation.
With the advent of COVID-19, life as we’ve always known it has fundamentally changed. Before COVID-19, how many of us had ever used the phrase “social distancing,” or imagined that we’d be wearing masks to work or to the supermarket, or that we’d be scheduling Zoom calls with our parents or grandkids while under quarantine?
Who could have imagined working from home full-time while managing our kids’ virtual learning schedules? Who really ever worried about having an adequate supply of toilet paper? Who could have predicted that the most popular phrase of 2020 would be, “You’re on mute”?
On January 1, it was unfathomable to think that 185,000 Americans would perish from an unheard-of virus by September 1; that more than 30 million Americans would lose their jobs; that churches would be closed on Sundays and we’d be worshiping online while sipping coffee in our pajamas.
For many, it was inconceivable that a virus just .12 microns in diameter could bring our relative safety, our economy, our social activities, and our everyday way of life to a sudden halt.
The pandemic has called into question many of the old certitudes upon which we’ve come to depend—especially our scientific and theological ones. We might have assumed that modern advances in science and technology would prevent a pandemic. We might have believed that a loving God would intervene to stop one.
When our old certitudes are shaken, we feel a deep sense of disillusionment. In the midst of so many uncertainties, what can we depend on? Who can we turn to? Where can we go for answers?
In our “Balm in Gilead” series, we’re leaning deeply into these questions in search of fresh wisdom and honest faith, knowing that “dis-illusionment” is exactly that—the loss of our illusions and an opportunity to see something more truthful and real. This series couldn’t be more timely, relevant, and honest as we journey together as people of faith through the most challenging season of our generation.
With the advent of COVID-19, life as we’ve always known it has fundamentally changed. Before COVID-19, how many of us had ever used the phrase “social distancing,” or imagined that we’d be wearing masks to work or to the supermarket, or that we’d be scheduling Zoom calls with our parents or grandkids while under quarantine?
Who could have imagined working from home full-time while managing our kids’ virtual learning schedules? Who really ever worried about having an adequate supply of toilet paper? Who could have predicted that the most popular phrase of 2020 would be, “You’re on mute”?
On January 1, it was unfathomable to think that 185,000 Americans would perish from an unheard-of virus by September 1; that more than 30 million Americans would lose their jobs; that churches would be closed on Sundays and we’d be worshiping online while sipping coffee in our pajamas.
For many, it was inconceivable that a virus just .12 microns in diameter could bring our relative safety, our economy, our social activities, and our everyday way of life to a sudden halt.
The pandemic has called into question many of the old certitudes upon which we’ve come to depend—especially our scientific and theological ones. We might have assumed that modern advances in science and technology would prevent a pandemic. We might have believed that a loving God would intervene to stop one.
When our old certitudes are shaken, we feel a deep sense of disillusionment. In the midst of so many uncertainties, what can we depend on? Who can we turn to? Where can we go for answers?
In our “Balm in Gilead” series, we’re leaning deeply into these questions in search of fresh wisdom and honest faith, knowing that “dis-illusionment” is exactly that—the loss of our illusions and an opportunity to see something more truthful and real. This series couldn’t be more timely, relevant, and honest as we journey together as people of faith through the most challenging season of our generation.
With the advent of COVID-19, life as we’ve always known it has fundamentally changed. Before COVID-19, how many of us had ever used the phrase “social distancing,” or imagined that we’d be wearing masks to work or to the supermarket, or that we’d be scheduling Zoom calls with our parents or grandkids while under quarantine?
Who could have imagined working from home full-time while managing our kids’ virtual learning schedules? Who really ever worried about having an adequate supply of toilet paper? Who could have predicted that the most popular phrase of 2020 would be, “You’re on mute”?
On January 1, it was unfathomable to think that 185,000 Americans would perish from an unheard-of virus by September 1; that more than 30 million Americans would lose their jobs; that churches would be closed on Sundays and we’d be worshiping online while sipping coffee in our pajamas.
For many, it was inconceivable that a virus just .12 microns in diameter could bring our relative safety, our economy, our social activities, and our everyday way of life to a sudden halt.
The pandemic has called into question many of the old certitudes upon which we’ve come to depend—especially our scientific and theological ones. We might have assumed that modern advances in science and technology would prevent a pandemic. We might have believed that a loving God would intervene to stop one.
When our old certitudes are shaken, we feel a deep sense of disillusionment. In the midst of so many uncertainties, what can we depend on? Who can we turn to? Where can we go for answers?
In our “Balm in Gilead” series, we’re leaning deeply into these questions in search of fresh wisdom and honest faith, knowing that “dis-illusionment” is exactly that—the loss of our illusions and an opportunity to see something more truthful and real. This series couldn’t be more timely, relevant, and honest as we journey together as people of faith through the most challenging season of our generation.
With the advent of COVID-19, life as we’ve always known it has fundamentally changed. Before COVID-19, how many of us had ever used the phrase “social distancing,” or imagined that we’d be wearing masks to work or to the supermarket, or that we’d be scheduling Zoom calls with our parents or grandkids while under quarantine?
Who could have imagined working from home full-time while managing our kids’ virtual learning schedules? Who really ever worried about having an adequate supply of toilet paper? Who could have predicted that the most popular phrase of 2020 would be, “You’re on mute”?
On January 1, it was unfathomable to think that 185,000 Americans would perish from an unheard-of virus by September 1; that more than 30 million Americans would lose their jobs; that churches would be closed on Sundays and we’d be worshiping online while sipping coffee in our pajamas.
For many, it was inconceivable that a virus just .12 microns in diameter could bring our relative safety, our economy, our social activities, and our everyday way of life to a sudden halt.
The pandemic has called into question many of the old certitudes upon which we’ve come to depend—especially our scientific and theological ones. We might have assumed that modern advances in science and technology would prevent a pandemic. We might have believed that a loving God would intervene to stop one.
When our old certitudes are shaken, we feel a deep sense of disillusionment. In the midst of so many uncertainties, what can we depend on? Who can we turn to? Where can we go for answers?
In our “Balm in Gilead” series, we’re leaning deeply into these questions in search of fresh wisdom and honest faith, knowing that “dis-illusionment” is exactly that—the loss of our illusions and an opportunity to see something more truthful and real. This series couldn’t be more timely, relevant, and honest as we journey together as people of faith through the most challenging season of our generation.
Unpeace is the spiritual pandemic of our age. Our daily newsfeeds remind us that we live in an unpeaceful world of spiraling violence, growing antagonisms, deepening divisions, and chronic anxiety. Against this background of turmoil and conflict, the Serenity Prayer can be a source of hope and peace.
Countless people, whether religious or not, have found that this prayer has helped them to find peace in the midst of their hurried, hassled, and hectic lives. Innumerable people recovering from alcoholism and other addictions pray this prayer daily as part of their twelve-step recovery program. What the prayer teaches us is that, if we’re going to be peacemakers in a strife-filled and hostile world, we first have to seek peace within our own hearts and lives. We cannot share what we do not possess.
Join us for this summer sermon series as, together, we begin our quest for a deeper peace and serenity.
Unpeace is the spiritual pandemic of our age. Our daily newsfeeds remind us that we live in an unpeaceful world of spiraling violence, growing antagonisms, deepening divisions, and chronic anxiety. Against this background of turmoil and conflict, the Serenity Prayer can be a source of hope and peace.
Countless people, whether religious or not, have found that this prayer has helped them to find peace in the midst of their hurried, hassled, and hectic lives. Innumerable people recovering from alcoholism and other addictions pray this prayer daily as part of their twelve-step recovery program. What the prayer teaches us is that, if we’re going to be peacemakers in a strife-filled and hostile world, we first have to seek peace within our own hearts and lives. We cannot share what we do not possess.
Join us for this summer sermon series as, together, we begin our quest for a deeper peace and serenity.
Unpeace is the spiritual pandemic of our age. Our daily newsfeeds remind us that we live in an unpeaceful world of spiraling violence, growing antagonisms, deepening divisions, and chronic anxiety. Against this background of turmoil and conflict, the Serenity Prayer can be a source of hope and peace.
Countless people, whether religious or not, have found that this prayer has helped them to find peace in the midst of their hurried, hassled, and hectic lives. Innumerable people recovering from alcoholism and other addictions pray this prayer daily as part of their twelve-step recovery program. What the prayer teaches us is that, if we’re going to be peacemakers in a strife-filled and hostile world, we first have to seek peace within our own hearts and lives. We cannot share what we do not possess.
Join us for this summer sermon series as, together, we begin our quest for a deeper peace and serenity.
Unpeace is the spiritual pandemic of our age. Our daily newsfeeds remind us that we live in an unpeaceful world of spiraling violence, growing antagonisms, deepening divisions, and chronic anxiety. Against this background of turmoil and conflict, the Serenity Prayer can be a source of hope and peace.
Countless people, whether religious or not, have found that this prayer has helped them to find peace in the midst of their hurried, hassled, and hectic lives. Innumerable people recovering from alcoholism and other addictions pray this prayer daily as part of their twelve-step recovery program. What the prayer teaches us is that, if we’re going to be peacemakers in a strife-filled and hostile world, we first have to seek peace within our own hearts and lives. We cannot share what we do not possess.
Join us for this summer sermon series as, together, we begin our quest for a deeper peace and serenity.
Unpeace is the spiritual pandemic of our age. Our daily newsfeeds remind us that we live in an unpeaceful world of spiraling violence, growing antagonisms, deepening divisions, and chronic anxiety. Against this background of turmoil and conflict, the Serenity Prayer can be a source of hope and peace.
Countless people, whether religious or not, have found that this prayer has helped them to find peace in the midst of their hurried, hassled, and hectic lives. Innumerable people recovering from alcoholism and other addictions pray this prayer daily as part of their twelve-step recovery program. What the prayer teaches us is that, if we’re going to be peacemakers in a strife-filled and hostile world, we first have to seek peace within our own hearts and lives. We cannot share what we do not possess.
Join us for this summer sermon series as, together, we begin our quest for a deeper peace and serenity.
Episode Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10 The Bible Never Said That
Some common phrases in our culture are so well-known that they almost sound like Scripture. Some sound so wise and agreeable that we assume that they’re the Christian thing to say. But God’s wisdom is so much deeper and wider than these tired, predictable clichés.
Join us for a new sermon series where we’ll examine some of the most common misquotes of Scripture, and learn more about what the Bible actually does say.
Episode Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 The Bible Never Said That
Some common phrases in our culture are so well-known that they almost sound like Scripture. Some sound so wise and agreeable that we assume that they’re the Christian thing to say. But God’s wisdom is so much deeper and wider than these tired, predictable clichés.
Join us for a new sermon series where we’ll examine some of the most common misquotes of Scripture, and learn more about what the Bible actually does say.
Episode Scripture: Matthew 18:15-22 The Bible Never Said That
Some common phrases in our culture are so well-known that they almost sound like Scripture. Some sound so wise and agreeable that we assume that they’re the Christian thing to say. But God’s wisdom is so much deeper and wider than these tired, predictable clichés.
Join us for a new sermon series where we’ll examine some of the most common misquotes of Scripture, and learn more about what the Bible actually does say.
Episode Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Down to Earth The Divine Incarnation Peace, justice, joy, wonder—these are not just God’s heavenly aspirations for creation; they are God’s enfleshed vision for creation, embodied in a man from Nazareth named Jesus. For two thousand years, Christians have turned to the concept of “Incarnation” (from the Latin word for “in the flesh”) to describe the inexplicable mystery of how Jesus Christ is both fully human and fully divine.
Jesus not only talks about God, or speaks for God; Jesus is God. God is no longer up there, or out there, but right here, right now.
In Jesus, God’s peace, justice, joy and wonder come to earth, come to life, and walk among us. If you want to meet Jesus, go to those places in the world where peace, justice, joy and wonder prevail, and you’ll find him there. If you want to follow Jesus, become like him: embody them in your own flesh, until they prevail in you.
Episode Scripture: Romans 8:18-28 The Bible Never Said That
Some common phrases in our culture are so well-known that they almost sound like Scripture. Some sound so wise and agreeable that we assume that they’re the Christian thing to say. But God’s wisdom is so much deeper and wider than these tired, predictable clichés.
Join us for a new sermon series where we’ll examine some of the most common misquotes of Scripture, and learn more about what the Bible actually does say.
Down to Earth The Divine Incarnation Peace, justice, joy, wonder—these are not just God’s heavenly aspirations for creation; they are God’s enfleshed vision for creation, embodied in a man from Nazareth named Jesus. For two thousand years, Christians have turned to the concept of “Incarnation” (from the Latin word for “in the flesh”) to describe the inexplicable mystery of how Jesus Christ is both fully human and fully divine.
Jesus not only talks about God, or speaks for God; Jesus is God. God is no longer up there, or out there, but right here, right now.
In Jesus, God’s peace, justice, joy and wonder come to earth, come to life, and walk among us. If you want to meet Jesus, go to those places in the world where peace, justice, joy and wonder prevail, and you’ll find him there. If you want to follow Jesus, become like him: embody them in your own flesh, until they prevail in you.
Episode Scripture: Psalm 80: 1-7, 17-19 Down to Earth The Divine Incarnation Peace, justice, joy, wonder—these are not just God’s heavenly aspirations for creation; they are God’s enfleshed vision for creation, embodied in a man from Nazareth named Jesus. For two thousand years, Christians have turned to the concept of “Incarnation” (from the Latin word for “in the flesh”) to describe the inexplicable mystery of how Jesus Christ is both fully human and fully divine.
Jesus not only talks about God, or speaks for God; Jesus is God. God is no longer up there, or out there, but right here, right now.
In Jesus, God’s peace, justice, joy and wonder come to earth, come to life, and walk among us. If you want to meet Jesus, go to those places in the world where peace, justice, joy and wonder prevail, and you’ll find him there. If you want to follow Jesus, become like him: embody them in your own flesh, until they prevail in you.
Episode Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10 Down to Earth The Divine Incarnation Peace, justice, joy, wonder—these are not just God’s heavenly aspirations for creation; they are God’s enfleshed vision for creation, embodied in a man from Nazareth named Jesus. For two thousand years, Christians have turned to the concept of “Incarnation” (from the Latin word for “in the flesh”) to describe the inexplicable mystery of how Jesus Christ is both fully human and fully divine.
Jesus not only talks about God, or speaks for God; Jesus is God. God is no longer up there, or out there, but right here, right now.
In Jesus, God’s peace, justice, joy and wonder come to earth, come to life, and walk among us. If you want to meet Jesus, go to those places in the world where peace, justice, joy and wonder prevail, and you’ll find him there. If you want to follow Jesus, become like him: embody them in your own flesh, until they prevail in you.
Episode Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10 Down to Earth The Divine Incarnation Peace, justice, joy, wonder—these are not just God’s heavenly aspirations for creation; they are God’s enfleshed vision for creation, embodied in a man from Nazareth named Jesus. For two thousand years, Christians have turned to the concept of “Incarnation” (from the Latin word for “in the flesh”) to describe the inexplicable mystery of how Jesus Christ is both fully human and fully divine.
Jesus not only talks about God, or speaks for God; Jesus is God. God is no longer up there, or out there, but right here, right now.
In Jesus, God’s peace, justice, joy and wonder come to earth, come to life, and walk among us. If you want to meet Jesus, go to those places in the world where peace, justice, joy and wonder prevail, and you’ll find him there. If you want to follow Jesus, become like him: embody them in your own flesh, until they prevail in you.
Episode Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5 Down to Earth The Divine Incarnation Peace, justice, joy, wonder—these are not just God’s heavenly aspirations for creation; they are God’s enfleshed vision for creation, embodied in a man from Nazareth named Jesus. For two thousand years, Christians have turned to the concept of “Incarnation” (from the Latin word for “in the flesh”) to describe the inexplicable mystery of how Jesus Christ is both fully human and fully divine.
Jesus not only talks about God, or speaks for God; Jesus is God. God is no longer up there, or out there, but right here, right now.
In Jesus, God’s peace, justice, joy and wonder come to earth, come to life, and walk among us. If you want to meet Jesus, go to those places in the world where peace, justice, joy and wonder prevail, and you’ll find him there. If you want to follow Jesus, become like him: embody them in your own flesh, until they prevail in you.
Scripture Reading: Luke 5: 17-26
One of the great mistakes Christians have made over the centuries is to have assumed that Jesus of Nazareth was principally concerned with matters of right belief or doctrine. For two thousand years, the Church has been preoccupied with the metaphysical and supernatural, to the neglect of the physical and natural. While Jesus was a rabbi who cared deeply about the mind and soul of a person, he was also a healer who cared at least as much about the body of a person. For Jesus, body, mind, and spirit could not be separated. He came to restore the whole person to oneself, to community, and to God.
In this sermon series, we’ll meet the Jesus whom tradition has come to call “The Great Physician.” The “abundant life” Jesus calls us to is a wholeness of life in which our mind, heart, spirit, and body are most fully integrated and alive. To experience abundant life is not to believe the right things, or to have certainty, or to prepare ourselves for the next life; instead, it’s to be well in this life, by the grace we find in Christ and in community.
Scripture Reading: Mark 1: 40-45
One of the great mistakes Christians have made over the centuries is to have assumed that Jesus of Nazareth was principally concerned with matters of right belief or doctrine. For two thousand years, the Church has been preoccupied with the metaphysical and supernatural, to the neglect of the physical and natural. While Jesus was a rabbi who cared deeply about the mind and soul of a person, he was also a healer who cared at least as much about the body of a person. For Jesus, body, mind, and spirit could not be separated. He came to restore the whole person to oneself, to community, and to God.
In this sermon series, we’ll meet the Jesus whom tradition has come to call “The Great Physician.” The “abundant life” Jesus calls us to is a wholeness of life in which our mind, heart, spirit, and body are most fully integrated and alive. To experience abundant life is not to believe the right things, or to have certainty, or to prepare ourselves for the next life; instead, it’s to be well in this life, by the grace we find in Christ and in community.
Scripture Reading:John 5: 1-9
One of the great mistakes Christians have made over the centuries is to have assumed that Jesus of Nazareth was principally concerned with matters of right belief or doctrine. For two thousand years, the Church has been preoccupied with the metaphysical and supernatural, to the neglect of the physical and natural. While Jesus was a rabbi who cared deeply about the mind and soul of a person, he was also a healer who cared at least as much about the body of a person. For Jesus, body, mind, and spirit could not be separated. He came to restore the whole person to oneself, to community, and to God.
In this sermon series, we’ll meet the Jesus whom tradition has come to call “The Great Physician.” The “abundant life” Jesus calls us to is a wholeness of life in which our mind, heart, spirit, and body are most fully integrated and alive. To experience abundant life is not to believe the right things, or to have certainty, or to prepare ourselves for the next life; instead, it’s to be well in this life, by the grace we find in Christ and in community.
Scripture Reading: Luke 8: 26-39
One of the great mistakes Christians have made over the centuries is to have assumed that Jesus of Nazareth was principally concerned with matters of right belief or doctrine. For two thousand years, the Church has been preoccupied with the metaphysical and supernatural, to the neglect of the physical and natural. While Jesus was a rabbi who cared deeply about the mind and soul of a person, he was also a healer who cared at least as much about the body of a person. For Jesus, body, mind, and spirit could not be separated. He came to restore the whole person to oneself, to community, and to God.
In this sermon series, we’ll meet the Jesus whom tradition has come to call “The Great Physician.” The “abundant life” Jesus calls us to is a wholeness of life in which our mind, heart, spirit, and body are most fully integrated and alive. To experience abundant life is not to believe the right things, or to have certainty, or to prepare ourselves for the next life; instead, it’s to be well in this life, by the grace we find in Christ and in community.
A popular poster hanging from many office walls portrays massive, threatening storm clouds covering the earthen landscape below. All life on the ground has sought a place of safety and shelter. But above the dark, ominous clouds an eagle soars with outstretched wings. The caption reads: “When storms arise, sparrows head for cover, while eagles soar higher.”
When the hardships of life press in all around us and we begin to grow weary, or when a storm or crisis overturns our world and threatens to overwhelm us, we are often inclined to run for shelter, take cover, and wait it out—hoping simply to get through it in one piece. But the eagle knows that in the storm lies both danger and opportunity. By locking its wings in a fixed position, it can use the wind of the storm to fly higher in a matter of seconds, thereby avoiding the perils below and gaining a whole new perspective.
In this four-part “Soar” series, we hear from the prophet Isaiah, who reminds us that, in the face of every storm, God gives us the strength and courage to soar like eagles, rather than hide like sparrows.
A popular poster hanging from many office walls portrays massive, threatening storm clouds covering the earthen landscape below. All life on the ground has sought a place of safety and shelter. But above the dark, ominous clouds an eagle soars with outstretched wings. The caption reads: “When storms arise, sparrows head for cover, while eagles soar higher.”
When the hardships of life press in all around us and we begin to grow weary, or when a storm or crisis overturns our world and threatens to overwhelm us, we are often inclined to run for shelter, take cover, and wait it out—hoping simply to get through it in one piece. But the eagle knows that in the storm lies both danger and opportunity. By locking its wings in a fixed position, it can use the wind of the storm to fly higher in a matter of seconds, thereby avoiding the perils below and gaining a whole new perspective.
In this four-part “Soar” series, we hear from the prophet Isaiah, who reminds us that, in the face of every storm, God gives us the strength and courage to soar like eagles, rather than hide like sparrows.
A popular poster hanging from many office walls portrays massive, threatening storm clouds covering the earthen landscape below. All life on the ground has sought a place of safety and shelter. But above the dark, ominous clouds an eagle soars with outstretched wings. The caption reads: “When storms arise, sparrows head for cover, while eagles soar higher.”
When the hardships of life press in all around us and we begin to grow weary, or when a storm or crisis overturns our world and threatens to overwhelm us, we are often inclined to run for shelter, take cover, and wait it out—hoping simply to get through it in one piece. But the eagle knows that in the storm lies both danger and opportunity. By locking its wings in a fixed position, it can use the wind of the storm to fly higher in a matter of seconds, thereby avoiding the perils below and gaining a whole new perspective.
In this four-part “Soar” series, we hear from the prophet Isaiah, who reminds us that, in the face of every storm, God gives us the strength and courage to soar like eagles, rather than hide like sparrows.