“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.” (Isaiah 43:2) Greetings, all! The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. These areContinue reading “Winter Hopes and Plans”
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World Communion Sunday – October 3rd, 2021
Join us in worship this Sunday, led by Alex Jebson, under the musical direction of Marilyn Scott and Katie Mitchell. Many thanks to John McDowell for his musical contributions. On World Communion Sunday, we take part in the feast and identity that binds us all together. Celebrating the open table, we open our hearts andContinue reading “World Communion Sunday – October 3rd, 2021”
Words and Meditations
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer. (Psalm 19:14) Greetings, all! The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. There are many words being thrown around these days. The words of political promises and mud-slingingContinue reading “Words and Meditations”
Nurtured Roots and Summer Planning
“[The Kingdom of God] is like a mustard seed, which, when sown upon the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on earth; yet when it is sown it grows up and becomes the greatest of all shrubs, and puts forth large branches, so that the birds of the air can make nests inContinue reading “Nurtured Roots and Summer Planning”
Responding to Our Siblings
And looking at those who sat around him, [Jesus] said, “Here are my mother and my brothers! Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.” (Mark 3:34-35) Greetings, all! The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. There has been a lot over this past weekContinue reading “Responding to Our Siblings”
Book of Acts Bible Study – June 2021
Starting the first week of June, join us in a study on the Book of Acts, and discern and explore alongside us how we might ask as communities of faith coming out of the pandemic. If you are free on Tuesday evenings or Thursday mornings, we encourage you to join us. This study is openContinue reading “Book of Acts Bible Study – June 2021”
Patience in Times of Change
While staying with them, [Jesus] ordered them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait there for the promise of the Father. “This,” he said, “is what you have heard from me; for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” (Acts 1:4-5) Greetings, all! TheContinue reading “Patience in Times of Change”
Sing Out!
“Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises.” (Psalm 98:4) Greetings, all! The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. It is Mother’s Day/Christian Family Sunday this weekend, and we are celebrating with a hymn sing service. Thank you to allContinue reading “Sing Out!”
Second Sunday of Easter – April 11th, 2021
Join us for worship this Sunday, led by Alex Jebson, under the musical direction of Katie Dockstader and Marilyn Scott. As we begin our trek through the Easter season and start another time of lockdown in our communities, we pray and reflect on the meaning of community that God inspires in the Easter event. IdentifyingContinue reading “Second Sunday of Easter – April 11th, 2021”
Keep the Faith!
So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But Thomas said to them, “Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe.” (John 20:25) Greetings, all! The grace of ourContinue reading “Keep the Faith!”