This week we continue our Lenten sermon Series, Earth Parables. We will read from the Hebrew Bible (Leviticus 25:18-24 & Deuteronomy 20:19-20) and from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 13:44-46). Pastor Cara will guide us as we wonder how the rainforest, pandemics, and investing have to teach us about stewardship of the Earth. The Connections Band will provide special music.
Earth Parables: March 12, 2023
This week we continue our Lenten sermon Series, Earth Parables. We will read from 1 Kings (1 Kings 21:1-16) and from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 25:31-46). Pastor Cara will guide us as we reflect on what a vegetable garden, goats and sheep can teach us about climate justice. The Connections Band will provide special music.
Earth Parables: March 5, 2023
This week we continue our Lenten sermon Series, Earth Parables. We will read from the prophet Jeremiah (Jeremiah 6:13-15) and from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 25:1-13). Pastor Cara will guide us as we reflect on the actions of the wise and foolish bridesmaids. The Faith Singers will offer special music for us.
Earth Parables: February 26, 2023
This week we begin our Lenten sermon Series, Earth Parables. We will read from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 20:1-16) and from the Book of Psalms (Psalm 104:1-15). Pastor Cara will guide us as we reflect on what trees and the parable of the laborers in the vineyard have in common. The Connections Band will offer special music for us.
An Ethic of Love: February 19, 2023
This week we continue to read from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 18:21-35). Pastor Melinda will wrap up our final week on Jesus' ethic of love as we reflect together on how our forgiveness is connected with the forgiveness of others. The Faith Singers will bless us with special music this week.
An Ethic of Love: February 12, 2023
This week we continue to read from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 18:15-20). In her sermon, Pastor Cara guides us as we reflect on how Jesus’ love ethic is applied when conflict arises in community. The Connections Band blesses us with special music this week.
An Ethic of Love: February 5, 2023
This week, we continue to read the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 7:1-12). Pastor Cara guides us in reflecting on the benefits and the harm we experience when we judge others. The Faith Singers bless us with special music this week.
An Ethic of Love: January 29, 2023
This week we continue to read the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 6:1-8, 25-34). Pastor Melinda will help us reflect on how our worries and anxiety can get in the way of loving others. What if we intentionally trusted in God’s abundance instead of believing our fears of scarcity? The Connections Band will bless us with special music this week.