Scarred by Struggle, Transformed by Hope: Part 2
Chrissy and Steve continue their conversation talking about Joan Chittister’s book Scarred by Struggle, Transformed by Hope.
Sermon Series: Be Not Afraid… Easy For You To Say!
Guest Proclaimer: Randy Ashcraft
Today we celebrate Pentecost, which is known by many as the birthday of the church. It all started when the disciples had gathered in a room with closed doors. They were afraid because their world had been turned upside down following the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. Luckily, the Pentecost story does not end there. The birth of the church isn’t characterized by fear. Rather, the Holy Spirit burst into the room and called those fearful disciples to move beyond their fear and to create something new. This is certainly a season of fear for so many – perhaps even for us. So I wonder, could it also be a time for us to expect that same Holy Spirit might just be up to something new?
As we prepare for worship, our prayer might be that God open our hearts to the movement of the Holy Spirit in us, around us, and among us, casting out our fear and giving us a spirit of hope and courage.
COVID-19 Response & Re-Opening
in Kindness a letter from Pastor Chrissy On January 1, 2020, we began our year of kindness. We named the campaign, “Kindness Starts Here,” and planned a 12-month lineup of different topics that would help us focus our kindness to specific areas of our lives. We knew we had much to learn about practicing kindness […]
A Question for the Future
Don’t let me fall As a stone falls upon the hard ground. And don’t let my hands become dry As the twigs of a tree When the wind beats down the last leaves. And when the storm raises dust from the earth With anger and howling, Don’t let me become the last fly Trembling terrified […]
Scarred by Struggle, Transformed by Hope: Part 1
Chrissy and Steve open their podcast series talking about Joan Chittister’s book Scarred by Struggle, Transformed by Hope.
Sermon Series: At the Point of Exhaustion
This morning we gather once again from our homes to worship God who is with us wherever we are. Our theme for worship today is the struggle of exhaustion, and so we are considering all the ways that we are being sustained, even in the midst of struggle. Some of you submitted pictures representing the people and the things […]
Strength to Strength
A pilgrim is a faithful person who is on a journey. The destination changes through time and circumstance and culture, but a pilgrim is on the move. Historically, when Christian pilgrims would travel to Jerusalem they would carry the Psalms with them. One of the Psalms that was used quite often is Psalm 84. Blessed […]
Pandemic Ministry
Paul writes in 1 Thessalonians that we “should give thanks in all circumstances”. I have had to remind myself lately that there are things to be thankful for, even in a pandemic.I remember clearly when COVID-19 became real to me and I realized that it would impact the way I minister. It was just a few […]
The Gift of Surrender
As we are all getting used to new rhythms of life in this season of Coronavirus, I imagine that many of you are growing fond of having the ability to worship in your living rooms, wearing bathrobes, exercise clothes, and pajamas… Others are longing for the return of in-person gatherings and dressing up in our […]