God gives us grace that frees and a Spirit that gives life. "There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus" - we cling to that good news with grateful hearts. We set our minds on God - not on fear or self-interest, but on the life and peace He promises. We discover that others - maybe even our enemies - can grow us into what God sees in us. Rev. Jim's sermon today is "Grow More" with scripture from John 14:1-4.
Through Jesus, we have come to know and love God and have witnessed His love and mercy in action, catching a glimpse of His heart. Through the Holy Spirit, us see God"s vision for the present and for the future. Rev. Jim's sermon today is "See More" with scripture from Psalm 66:1-7.
As disciples of Jesus in an age of rampant individualism, we seek to build a caring spiritual community. As "weavers," we help to weave the social fabric of relationships together with compassion, and not as those who rip the fabric apart. We learn to live anew in community as the Apostle Paul says as "members, one of another". Rev. Dave's sermon today is "Weavers" with scripture from Romans 12:9-18, 21.
After the resurrection, Jesus tells the disciples to go to Galilee where he will meet them. We look ahead as a church where Christ goes before us and meets us. Christ asks the church to look ahead, move forward and make room for new encounters & witnesses of faith. In resurrection, the church can arise as Christ's body. We're called to look for Jesus not by turning inward to the already known, but by leaving the familiar behind and seeking him in an unknown future. We thank God for communities that help make us who we are, and for the opportunity to connect with others who are different from us. Rev. Dave's sermon today is "We’re Going to Galilee!" with scripture from Matthew 28:1-10.
As Moses and Jonah (reluctantly) listened and acted when God called them, let us also be prepared to step up when we are called. Rev. Rick's sermon today is "I Am Here, Lord!" with scripture from Exodus 4:10-13 and Jonah 1:1-3.
God spoke to Abram and set him on a journey. He spoke to Elijah in a still, subdued voice. When He calls us, are we listening? Rev. Rick's sermon today is "Is Anyone Listening?" with scripture from 1 Kings 19:11-13 and Psalm 139:13-14.
God manifests His concern for all the universe. He invites us, as His people, to gather the world’s needs into our hearts and to act in His name. Rev. Judy Boroto's sermon today is "What in Heaven & Earth are We Talking About" with scripture from Psalm 8:1-9, Genesis 1:1-2:4, and Matthew 28:16-20.
Today is Pentecost Sunday, when we remember the day the disciples received the Holy Spirit in a special way. For Christians, Pentecost completes the celebration and work of the church begun on Easter Day.
Jesus speaks about gathering all things together, of unity and reconciliation, of love and sharing, of filling all things with Himself. He invites us into a conversation, not a conquest, into dialogue, not dominion, into the power of love, not the love of power.
Today is Mother's Day. As a mother gives life and nourishment to her children, so does God watch over His Church. Wherever His image is still disfigured by poverty, sickness, selfishness, war and greed, we pray that the new creation in Jesus Christ may appear in justice, love, and peace.