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
The Way of Love February 2022 We know what the scriptures say: love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, and strength; love your neighbors as yourself; love is patient and kind; God is love. But living the way of love in Jesus is a daily challenge. Does love really make a difference
Courageous January 2022 Our world often tells us that being courageous is about strength, bravery, and heroic acts. To be courageous means to be tough in the face of adversity. But scripture gives us a different model. We are called to be courageous, but often that doesn’t look like success, strength, or winning. Join us
What Is God Like? Advent 2021 While much about who God is and how God works remains a mystery, we can know what God is like through the revelations of God that have been given to us: the images and names of God revealed in scripture, the tradition and experience of the Church, and at
Come to the Table November 2021 Throughout the Gospels, Jesus shared meals with others. In a world where there is an upsurge of hate and division, and a growing uncertainty about what the future holds. God calls us, as followers of Jesus Christ, to make space for all of God’s children at the table. As
Connections October 2021 Life is busy, full, uncertain, and stressful. Some seasons are so overwhelming that we are left feeling tired, fragmented, disconnected, with little energy left to give toward our own spiritual lives. In these wild times, how can we breathe deeply and feel rejuvenated? How can we become more aware of the presence
The Power of Generosity September 2021 “Generosity is not something that God wants from you, it is something that God wants for you.”- Andy Stanley Too often when we talk about “generosity” in church, we think of it as something God or church leaders want from us; something we are obligated or commanded to give.