A Word from The Park

Advent reminds us: God shows up in ways we least expect. The question is, are we ready to be surprised? Let’s wait with hope and open hearts. 🌟 #WaitToBeSurprised #AdventSeason #GodIsFaithful #HopeInTheWaiting #UnexpectedGrace #ProgressiveChurch #NYCChurch

The distinction is clear: earthly leaders often falter. But Christ on the throne never will. This kingship transforms power into healing, flames into ministers, and wind into messengers. God is able. God can take even the most destructive forces and breathe grace into them. So, when earthly kings or leaders fail, remember: Christ enthroned is the only one worthy of our trust. This is the king who...

Babylon isn’t just a place—it’s a state of being. It’s what happens when we turn away from what’s right and let evil take root. But we’re called to resist, to cling to what is good, and to be miracle-workers in our time. Join us as we explore how to keep our communities from becoming Babylon. #FaithInAction #ResistEvil #ClingToGood #SpiritualResistance #ModernBabylon #JusticeAndMercy #CommunityMat...

Offered by guest preacher Brittany Brathwaite, on behalf of The Rev. Kaji Douša.

Some stories hit close to home. Bathsheba’s story is one of being seen but not heard, of being in a space she couldn't truly call her own. Yet through her unimaginable pain, God gave her unimaginable power. Bathsheba became the mother of Solomon and helped shape the kingdom alongside him, refusing to let her story end in tragedy. Today, as we navigate our own challenging times, let’s remember...

Pain. Power. Praise. This message reflects on our journey through some of life’s hardest moments, finding strength in our struggles and gratitude in our growth.  #PainPowerPraise #FaithInAction #ChurchCommunityNYC

Pay attention to your pain, don't push it away. Listen to it. What is it telling you that you need to know today? 

Empathy or Judgment? 🛥️ How do we respond to people with whom we disagree? “Lieutenant Dan” has a story — choosing his understanding of faith over fear in the middle of Hurricane Milton. It sparked intense debate. But let’s remember Ephesians 4: “Let your words build up, not tear down.” We can be the rowboat, the motorboat, or the helicopter—lifting each other with grace, not judgment. Even if we...

Real peace isn’t about promises or institutions—it’s about letting God take over. When God’s in charge, everything changes. 🙌🏾✨ Let’s live to give God the glory, in every moment.   #GodsPeace #GiveGodGlory #FaithInAction #HomecomingVibes #LivingForMore #NewJerusalem”

Resurrection isn’t just rising from the dead, though that’s a big piece. It’s also rising from the floor when you’ve fallen. Rising from your bed when you can’t figure out how to get up in the midst of your sorrows. Rising from your missteps. Rising from your pain. Rising from your disappointments. Rising from your unbelief.  Beloved: believe a little. And trust that God will help you in your unbe...

I don’t know what’s on your heart today, I don’t know what your deepest needs are, but … no matter what, even if you come to Jesus, what God will do is come to you as well. 

God is already working on what you thought was impossible. 🕊️ Watch ‘Intervention Underway’ now. #GodsPlan #FaithJourney #InterventionUnderway #SundaySermon #Healing #TrustInGod #HopeRestored

If your adversarial lion is roaring, your God is going to be louder. Trust. If you’re willing to change (and especially if you’re willing to hear what you don’t want to hear) the course will be clear. Because when you resist, firm in your faith, God’s glory shines. 

"God Is" summer series by The Rev. Kaji Douša 

"God Is" summer series by The Rev. Kaji Douša 

"God Is" summer series by The Rev. Kaji Douša 

"God Is" summer series by The Rev. Kaji Douša 

"God Is" summer series: "God is not a liar. God is honest." by The Rev. Kaji Douša 

The first in the "God Is" summer series. 

What’s most important to God? The trouble with asking this question is that you might just get the answer. You can ask God. But be prepared for God’s answer to be quite different from what you’re expecting or even asking for. 

When we feel alone in our struggles, when it feels like God is on the mountaintop, see how God is in preparation mode, getting ready to show up in miraculous ways. 

God is doing wondrous things in you. Your conscious mind may not know this all of the time. But your soul - that connection God implants in each of us when that life is breathed into our beings - your soul knows this very well. You are at your strongest when your conscious mind is aligned with the deep wisdom God has implanted within your soul. 

You are always, always, where you are meant to be. The people in your life have a purpose, the place where you are in life is instructive, the room where you are is a sanctuary. It’s a blessing to you because it’s where you’re meant to be. Whatever, wherever you are, you are: becoming. 

Ask yourself, "How is God providing in spiritual hunger?" The answer is: the provision is there.   #SpiritualHunger  #GodsProvision