A Spacious Christianity

Hallowed Be Thy Name: Awe, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: 7 Spiritual Practices for the New Year A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Matthew 6.9; Ephesians 3.19; Luke 5. 4-11. Join Rev. Dr. Steven Koski this Sunday, either online or in-person, as he explores the power of awe and wonder. Don’t miss this thought-provoking message that just might shift...

Our Father: Community, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Matthew 6.9-13; 18.3. oin us this Sunday, either online or in-person, as we dive deeper into the powerful message about community, connection, and living out the Lord’s Prayer. Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org , or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend.  Subscribe/...

Finding Strength in Who You Are, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17, 1 John 4:16. Join us this Sunday—online or in-person—for an inspiring message from Rev. Dr. Steven Koski about finding grit through grace. Discover how remembering we’re made by love can transform our lives and the world. Join us each Sunday,...

A Moment to Arrive: Epiphany, Light & the New Year, with Becca Ellis. A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: 1John 4:7-9, 16, Matthew 2:1-12. Join us this Sunday, either online or in-person, as we reflect on finding light in the darkness. Becca will share an inspiring message about embracing empathy, community, and the love that connects us all. Join us...

The Light Within Us All, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Standalone Services A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: John 1:5. Curious about finding light in the darkest times? Join us this Sunday, either online or in-person, for an uplifting message from Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Reflect on the profound truth that just a little light can illuminate even the...

Christmas Celebration, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Luke 2. We invite you to join us in celebrating the wonder of Christmas Eve. Whether in-person or online, come experience the profound message of Emmanuel – God with us. In the midst of life’s joys and sorrows, may you find hope, comfort and the presence of the divine....

Love's Light in the Waiting, with Rev. Morgan Schmidt. Series: The Gift of Advent (2024) A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Join us this Sunday, either online or in-person, to hear a powerful message about the light of love in the waiting of Advent. Morgan’s got some great stories and insights you won’t want to miss. Come be inspired and find the love that’s o...

Joy in the Stable: Reimagining the Christmas Story, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: The Gift of Advent (2024) A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Luke 2.6-7. Discover unexpected joy this Sunday at First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Join us online or in-person as we explore how love transforms ordinary moments into extraordinary gifts. Come curious, an...

Peace in Unexpected Places, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: The Gift of Advent (2024) A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Luke 2:14. About the Series, The Gift of Advent (2024): Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org , or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend.  Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts. At First Presbyt...

Journeying with Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Advent 2024 A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Ephesians 3.20. Take the journey with Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem, envisioning their weariness on the long trip and finding shelter in a stable for Jesus’ birth, where God meets us in our weariness. Join us each Sunday, 10AM a...

Extraordinary Gratitude, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Ordinary People With Extraordinary Hearts A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Ephesians 3.20. Come as you are this Sunday – whether in person or online – and join us as we explore the Parable of the Sower. Discover how God’s radical generosity can transform even the most unlikely soil. Together,...

Extraordinary Empathy, with Becca Ellis. Series: Ordinary People With Extraordinary Hearts A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Matthew 9; 1 Kings; Isaiah 46. Join us this Sunday to hear a powerful message on finding hope and compassion in challenging times. We’ll be gathering online and in-person – come as you are and let’s explore how to care for ourselv...

Extraordinary Service, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Ordinary People With Extraordinary Hearts A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Genesis 12.2;Matthew 16.24. Join us this Sunday to explore living a life of greater generosity and purpose. Hear an inspiring message on finding your ‘ikigai’ – the reason to wake up each morning. Connect with us online...

Extraordinary Generosity, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Ordinary People With Extraordinary Hearts A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1.1-3; Hebrews 12.1-2. Join us this Sunday, either online or in-person, to hear an inspiring message about choosing love over fear, even in challenging times. Let’s come together as a community and be...

Remembering Who We Are, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: A Braver Way A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Matthew 5.5, Matthew 23.11, 2 Corinthians 5. Join us this Sunday, either online or in-person, to hear a powerful message about promoting healing, peace, and the common good. Let’s come together to explore how we can be a force for tenderness and me...

Generosity - Speaking a Good Word into People’s Lives, with Rev. Dr. Rob Hagan. Series: A Braver Way A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9, , Acts 7:59-60. Join us this Sunday, either online or in-person, to hear an inspiring message on activating hope, living in abundance, and becoming ‘divine agents’ of compassion. Rev. Dr. Rob Hagan share...

Love Anyway…Don’t Be A Jerk, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: A Braver Way A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Mark 7.24-30. Join us this Sunday to hear a thought-provoking message on loving others, even those we disagree with. Whether online or in-person, come with an open mind and heart as we explore what it means to love alike, not just think alike....

Being There for One Another, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: A Braver Way A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Matthew 5.43-44; John 8; Psalm 19; Colossians 3.12,15. Join us this Sunday, either online or in person, to hear a powerful message on choosing love over malice, even in divided times. Let’s come together to reflect, breathe, and open our heart...

Joy as Radical Resistance, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: A Braver Way A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Join us this Sunday, either online or in-person, to hear an inspiring message about finding joy and beauty even in the midst of life’s challenges. Come explore “The Braver Way” with us. It could be just what you need. About the Series, A Braver Way: Findin...

What is the Work of Love that is Ours to do?, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: A Braver Way A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Matthew 7.13-14. Join us this Sunday to hear an inspiring message about how ordinary people can change the world through a movement of love. About the Series, A Braver Way: Finding Calm, Wisdom and Courage in these Anxious Day...

The Power of Persistent Faith, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Standalone Services A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Luke 18:1-8. Join us this Sunday to hear an inspiring message on the power of persistence, based on the parable of the persistent widow in Luke 18:1-8. Whether online or in-person, you’ll be encouraged to keep going, even when life fe...

Would Jesus Be a Christian?, with Rev. Barry Heath. A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Matthew 5.1-20. Join us this Sunday as we explore the question, “Would Jesus be a Christian?”. Rev. Barry Heath will examine Jesus’ teachings, particularly the Beatitudes, to understand how they should guide our faith and actions today. Rather than aligning Christianit...

Be En-Couraged, with Rev. Kally Elliott. Series: Re-Shaped A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Matthew 14. 22-23, Mark 6:45, John 6:17. You’re invited to join us this Sunday as we explore Kally Elliot’s powerful message on the immediate and relentless nature of life. Through personal stories and biblical insights, she reminds us that even in our darkest m...

Does Prayer Really Work?, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Re-Shaped A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Join us this Sunday as Rev. Dr. Steven Koski explores the mystery and power of prayer, highlighting Jesus’ prayer life and the Lord’s Prayer as a way of being and emphasizing prayer’s transformative impact, connecting with God, and others. About the Series, Re...

Let It Go, with Rev. Kally Elliott. Series: Re-Shaped A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: John 12.24-23. Join Rev. Kally Elliott as she discusses the importance of embracing new life through the act of letting go. Kally shares personal experiences of releasing her child into God’s hands, letting go of her role as a parent, and letting go of negative self-...