Pastor Barb will preach on Mark 12: 28-34. She writes, “This is the second in our 3-part series about peace. Though all three pastors have chosen a New Testament scripture as our focus, this scripture identifies Jesus quoting important Old Testament texts as foundational, reminding us of an underlying consistency throughout the Bible of God’s […]
Pastor Nathan will preach on Matthew 16: 21-28. He writes, “In Christian culture, we tend to wear crosses as a proud symbol of our faith without realizing the full radical implications of its call to discipleship. When we put the cross in context, we reveal a revolutionary way to overcome evil with good.” During the […]
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent. The imposition of ashes is a physical reminder of our mortality and sin and an assurance of God’s forgiveness and salvation. All are invited to join this brief service.
We’ll begin a six-week Lenten worship series called “Dwelling in Dissonance.” Pastor Richard will preach on John 11: 1-44. The theme for our first week is Dwelling in Dissonance: Love and Grief, Glory and Belief. The writers from the Lenten materials this week note, “Throughout John 11, Jesus defies what we and the characters in […]
All are welcome to our Fill Your Bowl Potluck! We’ll have a mile-long salad bar and crockpot soups and stews.
Join us for a contemplative worship service in the style of Taizé. This simple form of worship invites worshipers to sit in the presence of God through quiet repeated music with simple lyrics, silence, and prayer. Taizé services will take place in the sanctuary on the fourth Friday of each month.
We continue our six-week Lenten worship series called “Dwelling in Dissonance.” Pastor Nathan will preach on John 13: 1-17, with the theme Dwelling in Dissonance: Obvious and Hidden. Nathan writes, “We yearn for simple and obvious explanations without dissonance. This week we are confronted with Jesus’ approach to important things like love, holiness, and even […]
Our theme is Dwelling in Dissonance: Standing up and standing back. Pastor Barb will preach on John 18: 12–27.
Our theme will be Dwelling in Dissonance: Submission and power. Pastor Richard will preach on John 18: 28–40.
Our theme will be Dwelling in Dissonance: Complicity and innocence. Pastor Richard will preach on John 19: 1–16a.
Our service will begin with the traditional palm processional. Pastor Barb will preach on John 19: 16b–22; 12: 12–27.
Following the worship service, children will enjoy our annual Easter egg hunt activity outside.