Living Like Jesus Winter 2023 The start of a new year is full of possibility; places to travel, goals to achieve, changes to make, new habits to create. There is a steady buzz from our world and culture that says you can live your best life now if only you buy this certain program or
Good News of Great Joy Advent 2022 The theme of joy comes up over and over again in the Christmas story. People experienced joy in times of darkness, uncertainty, and challenges back then, and we can too still today. Join us this Advent as we explore the moments of deep joy found throughout the story
Methodism for Smarties November 2022 Have you ever wondered what it means to be a Methodist? What do we believe about salvation or the Bible? Why do we baptize infants? Or what does it mean to be a part of a United Methodist Church? Join us this November as we dig in to scripture, our
The Way: Living Like a Saint October 2022 It is that time of year again. The time that we all love; the leaves are changing, the weather is crisp and cool, the kids are picking and carving pumpkins. And it’s time to talk about church finances!!!! So it is also the time of year we
Neighbors Early Fall 2022 We are familiar with the basic teaching of Jesus to “love thy neighbor as thyself;” but who really is my neighbor? The person across the street, in the shared cubicle, on the same school bus… sure!! But what about the family that lives on the other side of town? The ones
Waiting on a Miracle August 2022 Do you ever feel like you are just waiting on a miracle? Waiting for something to change? Waiting for your life, and the relationships that define it, to be different? Whether within our families, our friend groups, or our church community, relationships can be tough. From the things we
Down to the River Summer 2022 Water is powerful; it can cleanse, move, rush, and change the things around it. Water is vital to all forms of life. In Scripture, we see that mighty changes happen along the banks of rivers. Join us this summer as we travel “down to the river” to explore the
Holy Ghost Stories June 2022 Sometimes God feels far off; sometimes the work and presence of God feels like a mystery. When it comes to the Triune nature of God, the Holy Spirit is often least understood or known. Who is the Holy Spirit? And how can we experience its power and presence today? Join
Come and See May 2022 It’s the power of an invitation; to a long-awaited wedding, a party with good friends, a dinner with the new neighbor. Do you remember how it felt? To feel welcome, to be included, to join in with the celebration and connection. In the gospel of John, the life-changing invitation to
Vice Lent 2022 Vice (n.)- immoral or wicked behavior; a moral failing or a bad habit; character traits that are obstacles to living well. Synonym: Sin. Talking about sin makes us uncomfortable. We can identify and try to avoid the “bad ones.” It’s easy to see in the lives of our neighbors. And evil is