Colonial Church in Prairie Village

Worship Series It’s a Wonder-Full Life We're beginning a series on our complex relationship and habits with money, based on the book "Integrating Money and Meaning" by Maggie Kulyk. There will be a weekly devotional with spiritual practices rooted in Jesus' Wisdom and Way. On this special 75th Anniversary worship, we are going to look back and remember our sacred stories as we light candles for th...

The Ever-Changing Church Worship Series What is church going to be in 100 years? This Sunday, we're going to guess. Clearly, it's going to be a lot different, as we go back to the future. So come to imagine how we may find ourselves right where we need to be. Pastor Aaron Roberts

The Ever-Changing Church Worship Series We're headed back to the Medieval Church this weekend. We'll have a glimpse of what a worship service was like in those days. The authority of church clergy grew to the point where it enabled some of the darkest days in our history. Yet, from our dark past, we can repent - turn back to the values of Jesus' Way. This is what church can be and will be again. P...

The Ever-Changing Church Worship Series We're headed back to the Medieval Church this weekend. We'll have a glimpse of what a worship service was like in those days. The authority of church clergy grew to the point where it enabled some of the darkest days in our history. Yet, from our dark past, we can repent - turn back to the values of Jesus' Way. This is what church can be and will be again. P...

“Around the Table - Early Church” Animal Blessing Sunday Worship Service in the series The Ever-Changing Church This weekend, we’re beginning our new series - The Ever-Changing Church. We’re going back to a time when church was a community and not a place - a building. No one “went to church,” because you were church. Church was being in a community centered around the core values of Jesus the Chr...

Worship Series The Quest: Travel as a Spiritual Act This weekend we’re bringing our series on travel to a close, as we contemplate what it means to return home. After stretching our spirits and our love to include more of the glorious creation and its peoples, we return to a home that will never be the same to us. Travel changes us. As we celebrate World Communion Sunday with billions around the p...

Worship Series The Quest: Travel as a Spiritual Act The ways that people greet one another are different around the world. As we continue our “Quest” theme we'll reflect on the power of a greeting to break down divisions and build peace. It's a simple practice that needs some help in our culture so that we can again find our connections with one another and with the Source of Love. Pastor Aaron Ro...

Worship Series The Quest: Travel as a Spiritual Act We began a journey last week, focusing on the idea of leaving home. This week we find ourselves in “The Encounter" with those who are not favorably disposed or really dislike us. We'll hear about Jesus’ encounter with those who might have been his enemies - the Samaritans, and how together they found salvation - peace and compassion. May we learn...

Each of us finds ourselves sometime in life needing to leave the familiar in order to grow and thrive. Beginning a journey involves leaving “home”–whether that is a physical place to explore another part of the world or changing a mindset that keeps us from expanding our spiritual capacity. This Gathering Sunday, we ask the question: "What must we do to embark into the unknown?" Join us as we set...

“People will do almost anything to not feel pain, including causing pain, and abusing power. Very few people can handle being held accountable without rationalizing, blaming, or shutting down.” -Brene Brown Time theft - In her first year on the job, Laura had taken nearly $6,000 worth of extra time off. Her manager did not want to deal with the pain of conflict or seem judgmental. We're going to l...

What is something you've always wanted to hear – but haven't – addressed in church? Pester the Pastor this Sunday. Pastor Aaron Roberts

Our society rewards individuals for their achievements, and rightly so. Human beings have made incredible contributions throughout history, and we can all name countless people who have "made it" in the eyes of the world. At times, however, a preoccupation with one's individualism can mean that our focus becomes centered on ourselves at the expense of others. What could it mean to go from focusing...

Being "born anew" is something God can continually help us do in our lives, in big and small ways. It's a lifelong journey, and renewal is always within our reach. Sometimes, we just have to open ourselves to a fresh perspective. Rev. Ryan Murray

Worship Series Prophecies and Pottery For his prophecies of doom, Jeremiah got put in jail just as the Babylonian army arrived to destroy Jerusalem. Then he did something really dumb. He bought investment property with the Spirit of hope. It was an act of faith and hope for the future, and a message we need today. Pastor Aaron Roberts

Worship Series Prophecies and Pottery It was all in ruins...shards of what had been so good Jeremiah saw the desolation of his nation. All of us have experienced or witnessed brokenness when what had been so good ended. Even when things are at their worst though, God never ends it. We are recreated – resurrected – into something new and beautiful. We'll celebrate that truth as we worship this week...

Worship Series Prophecies and Pottery It was all in ruins...shards of what had been so good Jeremiah saw the desolation of his nation. All of us have experienced or witnessed brokenness when what had been so good ended. Even when things are at their worst though, God never ends it. We are recreated – resurrected – into something new and beautiful. We'll celebrate that truth as we worship this week...

Worship Series Prophecies and Pottery We all need second chances. The prophet Jeremiah saw his nation as clay being shaped by God for a purpose, but things didn’t go the intended way. This happens, not just to nations, but in relationships, jobs, and apple trees. And sometimes we just have to start over. This weekend, we’re going to look at the message of resurrection hope that we have for second...

Worship Series Prophecies and Pottery This Independence Day weekend, we are beginning a new series called “Prophecies and Pottery,” based on the prophet Jeremiah. Prophets are called to speak out in God’s name when a nation’s values veer off course, because a nation’s choices have large consequences. And, since it is Independence Day, today we’ll also harken back to a sermon given by the only prea...

Worship Series Ruth on Relationships This is the final week of our "Ruth on Relationships" series. This week is also Open and Affirming Sunday! On this day, we celebrate the rich diversity of human relationships that God has created, and we rejoice in their incredible variety. Today we affirm that God has created us to be Beautiful Humans, formed in love and designed to share love with others. Joi...

Worship Series Roll Down Justice The prophet Amos was a pain in the keister. He spoke brashly to the comfortable moderates of his day and told them to see the evil of injustice being done to their neighbors and help. 2,700 years later his prophecy continues to make a critical point – one that still speaks through our excuses. On Sunday, we're going to look inside of ourselves with the light of Chr...

Worship Series Ruth on Relationships This Father's Day, we're going to look at Boaz, who would become his son Obed's father late in life. Boaz was a person of character. He was caring, and he was safe. He ensured the safety of the people around him. We will celebrate his legacy that comes to us through our scriptures. It’s a legacy that challenges us to develop the same qualities in ourselves. Rev...

Worship Series Ruth on Relationships What is family to you? This month we’re looking at the Biblical story of Ruth and her relationships. Ruth was actually not blood relations with any of her family. She chose to adopt a family that came together to renew joy and hope. The same Spirit of adoption that led them is working now. As we celebrate new leaders in this church community, that same Spirit c...

Worship Series Roll Down Justice The Holy Spirit on the first Pentecost Sunday came to people of diverse nationalities and ethnicities to continue the work that Jesus had begun. In the same Spirit, Colonial Church is updating its building to continue to be a home for a new generation – Generation Z. This Sunday we're going to consider the challenges and promise of the years ahead led by God's Spir...

Worship Series Roll Down Justice Sometimes, God's vision of love and justice for our world seems far away. We know change must come, but how? And what can we do about it, anyway? This Sunday, we'll explore these questions with a special guest. We welcome the Rev. Dr. Jessica Williams, Director of Ministry Education at the Kairos Center, to a roundtable discussion with our Pastors Michael Vollbrech...

Worship Series Roll Down Justice In the face of such hate and cruel violence, why should we forgive? We know Jesus forgives, but why? And how is it even possible with so much hurt and anger inside? Jesus taught a Way of forgiveness. We're going to turn to the Good News of Jesus' teaching and example because forgiveness may be our only hope.