Not Like We Imagine As we begin Holy Week, we join the procession as Jesus enters Jerusalem. We know this story well – the crowds of children singing and praising God, the palm branches waving, the celebration of the coming triumph of Christ. But, as with many stories of Scripture, this one may not have been like we imagine. And…
Easter Sunday: I Want to Tell You Christ is risen! We’ll gather to celebrate the Good News of Easter that death is overcome and Christ is alive and that in Christ’s Resurrection we are ourselves raised into new life. This service from our Sanctuary will include fantastic music and the joy of Easter Day. Join us live at 10:30 on…
Palm Sunday“Where Are We?” The story of Palm Sunday begins our celebration of Holy Week, setting in motion the events that lead to Good Friday and then to Easter. But before we get there, we should ask ourselves – where are we in the Palm Sunday story? Are we the disciples who have travelled with Jesus to Jerusalem? Are we…
God Loves Irony The well-known verse of John 3:16 is in the middle of a strange passage about Jesus being lifted up, like Moses lifted up a serpent in the wilderness. What is that all about? Why does the Bible say some very weird stuff sometimes? And what does this have to do with life in the 21st century? Join…
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…