Are We Fools? Jesus’ confrontation with the religious authorities as he cleanses the Temple, and Paul’s reminder that the Gospel can seem like foolishness, ought to leave us a little (or a lot!) unsettled. Are we complacent in our faith? Are we willing to risk being foolish for the Gospel? Join us this Sunday, February 25, for worship at 10:30…
Faithing Ain’t Easy What does it mean to live a life of faith? What does it mean to follow the Way of Jesus? Shouldn’t it be easy since Jesus has “already won the victory?” We might want to think so, but we follow a suffering Messiah who challenges us to take up our own cross, and to lay down our…
The People and Promises of God What does it mean to say that we’re “the people of God?” As we begin the season of Lent our worship theme will be “The People and Promises of God.” We’ll hear stories of the ways that God’s faithfulness shapes us for faithful living. Familiar stories from both the Old and New Testaments will…
Which Procession? This Sunday is Palm Sunday! We will wave palms and sing Hosanna, to commemorate the joyous celebration as Jesus entered Jerusalem. But Palm Sunday is only the beginning of a week filled with both great sorrow and great joy! Read Matthew 21:1-11 in preparation for Pastor Clay’s sermon, “Which Procession?” Join us live at 9:00 on April 2 (or watch…
Dry Bones & New Life: The Four Pivots and the Future This Sunday, Rev. Clay Andrew and Rev. Danna Drum wrap up their sermon series based on the book “The Four Pivots.” Pastor Clay will discuss Ezekiel and the dry bones. Read John 3:1-8 and Ezekiel 37:1-14 in preparation for Pastor Clay’s sermon, “Dry Bones & New Life: The Four Pivots and…
All in Good Time This Sunday, Rev. Clay Andrew and Rev. Danna Drum wrap up their sermon series based on the book “The Four Pivots.” This Sunday, Clay will discuss the death of Lazarus. Read Romans 8:6-11 & John 11:1-6, 17-44 in preparation for Pastor Clay’s sermon, “All in Good Time.” Join us live at 9:00 on March 19 (or watch any…
Learning to (Truly) See This Sunday, Rev. Clay Andrew and Rev. Danna Drum continue their sermon series based on the book “The Four Pivots.” We’ll hear about Jesus healing a man who was born blind. Read John 9:1-41 in preparation for Pastor Clay’s sermon, “Learning to (Truly) See.” Join us online at 9:00 on March 12. You can download the bulletin from…
Where Everybody Knows Your Name This Sunday, Pastor Clay and Rev Danna Drum continue their sermon series based on the book “The Four Pivots” which is focused on changes that need to happen to allow the church (and other organizations) to more effectively serve their mission. This Sunday, we’ll hear about Jesus and the woman at the well. Read John 4:5-30, 39-42 in…
A Mirror for the Journey This Sunday, Rev. Clay Andrew and Rev. Danna Drum begin a 4 week sermon series on a book called “The Four Pivots” that is focused on changes that need to happen to allow the church (and other organizations) to more effectively serve their mission. This Sunday, Jesus is tested in the wilderness. Read Genesis 12:1-9 and Matthew 4:1-11…
To Pray Hosanna This Sunday we begin Holy Week with Jesus’ triumphant entrance into Jerusalem. We will celebrate with a processional including praise, song and waving of palms! As we approach Holy Week, what might our own cries of hosanna mean for us, our community, and our world? In worship we’ll lean into these questions and share communion together. Join us…
When Faith and Politics MixHoly Vessels: A Lenten Season of Recovery and DiscoveryWeek 5 This Sunday we continue our Lenten season of recovery and discovery as we focus on our social environment. Like beach glass, tumbled and shaped to gain new value, we will focus on restoration, of ourselves and of our physical and social environment. How does our relationship with Jesus…
Intellectual Healing: Holy VesselsA Lenten Season ofRecovery and Discovery: Week 4 This Sunday we continue our Lenten season of recovery and discovery as we focus on intellectual healing. Our journey into the holy “wholeness of body, mind and spirit” sometimes is like walking on the beach barefoot. Occasionally a cut from broken glass or trash left by a careless neighbor…sometimes…
