13th Street Sermon: Recent Episodes
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When’s a memory that you have of being fully welcomed into a community? Jesus reminds us that it’s simple acts of kindness that truly transform a hello to a welcome. Let’s discover the ways that we can embrace those within our LGBTQ community on this Pride Sunday and our new pastor, Rev. April Coates, as we practice the abundant hospitality and welcome of Christ.
Have you ever felt inadequate for a job? Today we’ll listen to what Jesus proclaims in our lives as we hear a message that reminds us that we’re chosen, authorized and sent to go into the world!
Today we’ll hear a special message from Rev. Jen Logsdon-Kellogg about the journey of 13th Street Worship.
Ecclesiastes reassures us that there is a time for everything, and now is the time for change for 13th Street as Rev. Jen is sent out to another community.
13th Street is a dynamic faith community which has evolved and transformed since its beginning. 13th Street embraces the tradition of the church but also challenges it.
Ultimately, no matter where the journey takes us, we are a place to belong for all people seeking God's love without fear and where ALL people are affirmed and beloved.
We bet you’ve heard the words “go and make disciples of every nation” before. Yet sometimes we use those words in a way Jesus didn’t mean.
Join Rev Jen and Rev Sara as they explore these words of sending forth and expanding our circle wide!
This weekend marks 100 years since the Tulsa Race Massacre. As followers of Christ, we are called to speak out against injustice and be a part of healing the wounds from the past.
Today, we’re invited into the movement of remembering, repenting and renewing. We hope you'll join us for worship!
In our scripture today, we journey to the top of the mountain at Camp Egan to see the image of what Jesus bequeaths us in this Farewell Discourse.
It’s Pentecost; the day that we celebrate the beginning of the church! We invite you to wear red as you participate in worship today to remember the Holy Spirit and listen to voice of Jesus that invites you on a journey of being the church together!
In our scripture today, we journey to the top of the mountain at Camp Egan to see the image of what Jesus bequeaths us in this Farewell Discourse.
How will you care for creation and for one another? Jesus trusts us to be able to continue the story that he started here on earth. Do you believe in that trust? Join us for this journey together!
There is only one commandment that Jesus gives us in the Gospels - the commandment to love one another and love God. What happens when that is hard to do? How do we show that love of God to others?
Join us as we explore the ways that the Spirit of Truths equips and empowers us to love even when it’s a little hard!
What does eternal life look like? How do we have assurance of it in this world?
Today we’ll explore the image that Jesus gives us of preparing a room for us in eternal life. Jesus is the one who knows the big pictures and reassures us that there is a bigger story. How are you listening and living into this assurance?
Have you wondered how to listen for the voice of Christ over the other voices in the world?
In today’s worship, Rev. Jen and Rev. Sara share some of their spiritual practices that help them listen to the voice of Christ - the voice that is leading towards life abundant. Join us as we listen together!
Ever done something wrong, felt ashamed about it, and didn’t know how to approach the person again? Well, so has the disciple, Peter.
This week we’ll look at his story of his first experience with Jesus after he denies him and encounter an image of Jesus who is not condemning but forgiving. Join us for worship!
Happy Easter!! This past year has felt like a year in the tomb. What has died for you in this past year? What has been resurrected as a central focus?
Join us at the tomb as we meet Christ, hear our name, and bless our LIVING mess!
Have you ever felt pulled between what makes sense to do in your life and what your calling is?
Join us today for Palm Sunday as we hear how Jesus wrestled with his two roles (the one everyone wanted and the one he was born to do) and how a woman helped affirm his calling. Let’s bless some SMELLY mess y’all!
Have you had a moment of transformation where you were completely changed from one moment to the next? For many of us, it’s not something that we can remember - but our narrative with the Blind Man invites us into thinking of our own stories.
How has God used the common, yucky parts of this world to allow you to be changed? Join us for worship as we listen to the Blind Man’s story and hear our own as well.
As we continue our "Bless This Mess" sermon series, we’ll look at a story that we so often interpret wrong and instead will see the many ways that our narratives intersect with the Woman at the Well in the Gospel of John.
Are you still seeking for something that will fill a hole in your life? If so, you might have more in common with this woman than you thought! Come and join us to hear a bit more and to grow within your own understanding of how to find fulfillment in this world!
This week, we'll explore the story of Nicodemus and how his messy life developed and changed along the way. Have you ever felt like you wanted to write off a person after one encounter with them? I know that I have. Nicodemus teaches us that perhaps that one encounter, that one snapshot, isn't the end of the narrative. Join us as we journey with Nicodemus and how Jesus blesses his messy CONFUSED life!
Do you often look around at your life or your home and only see mess? Join us in our new series as we journey into the Gospel of John. We'll learn how Jesus sees the mess and blesses it, affirming who you are and where you are just as you are! This week we'll look at the CURIOUS mess of our lives and that of the disciples and be invited into the ways that our curiosity and questioning can call us into stronger discipleship!