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Preacher: Rev. Dr. Beth Ludlum Scriptures: Genesis 2:4-25 & Luke 18:15-17 Join us as we are invited to experience God and community through the gift of play. Rev Beth Ludlum touches on the beauty of enjoying the essences of life, and how we express God's joy through our ability to not be bound down by life's stressors.

Preacher: Rev. Donna Claycomb Sokol Scriptures: Psalm 23 & Acts 2:42-47 This week we discus how the disciples shared much time together, broke bread together with glad and generous hearts, and had the goodwill of all the people. They supported one another and enjoyed one another. How might we enjoy one another today in ways that alleviate loneliness and remind us that we do not have to do life...

Preacher: Rev. Charles Anderson-Gray Scripture: Luke 24:13-35 This previous Sunday, we examine a familiar story typically known as "The Road to Emmaus," one in which Jesus is recognized through the breaking of the bread. Please join us as we ponder how the simple practice of eating together can bring about hope, healing, and new life here and now.

Preacher: Rev. Dr. Donna Claycomb Sokol, Pastor Scriptures: Psalm 16 & Acts 2:1-14a, 22-32 The last three years have brought about significant amounts of trauma, deeply destressing or disturbing experiences, and new learnings in the lives of individuals and communities. As we continue to emerge from all we have experienced from multiple pandemics, how might we lean into all that nurtures life...

Preacher: Rev. Dr. Donna Claycomb Sokol, Pastor Scripture: Matthew 27:62-28:15 Easter marks our biggest celebration of the year, so we are eager to share with you, as we proclaim how Christ is risen, paving the way for a new life in which despair, fear, temptation, injustice, shame, and even death have lost their power.

Preacher: Rev. Dr. Donna Claycomb Sokol, Pastor Scripture: Matthew 21: 1-11 Holy Week began this Sunday, as we remember Jesus arriving in the city of Jerusalem, the place where he informed his disciples he would be mocked, flogged, and crucified. While "the crowds" cheered him on, "the entire city" was in turmoil as people inquired about the person who came riding in on the bac...

Preacher: Rev. Dr. Donna Claycomb Sokol, Pastor Scripture: John 11:1-45 This Lent, we are seeking to embrace our role as companions in hope by punching holes in the dark. Our series continues with this episode as we look to address questions about despair, through the witness of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. The story of Lazarus is a powerful one of a dead man who is brought to life. Is it too good t...

Preacher: Rev. Dr. Donna Claycomb Sokol, Pastor Scriptures: Psalm 23, Ephesians 5:8-14, & John 9:1-12                                      This Lent, we are seeking to embrace our role as companions in hope by punching holes in the dark. Our series continues with this episode as we we encounter a man who has been blind from birth. While he cannot see Jesus, Jesus sees him, touches him, and giv...

Preacher: Min. Lee J. Schriber, Minister of Engagement and Discipleship Scripture: John 4:5-42 This Lent, we are seeking to embrace our role as companions in hope by punching holes in the dark. Our series continues with this episode as we explore the story of the Samaritan woman at the well and the fact that not even the darkness of shame can hold back the light of our belovedness.

Preacher: Rev. Dr. Donna Claycomb Sokol, Pastor Scriptures: Psalm 121 &  John 3:1-17 This Lent, we are seeking to embrace our role as companions in hope by punching holes in the dark. Our series continues with this episode as we explore two deeply beloved passages of scripture and ponder how we might fully trust God as the source of help that illuminates life's darkness.

Preacher: Rev. Dr. Donna Claycomb Sokol, Pastor Scriptures: Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7 & Matthew 4:1-11 This Lent, we are seeking to embrace our role as companions in hope by punching holes in the dark. Our series starts with this episode with a look at sin, temptation, and shame—as we seek to punch holes in all three and prayerfully walk away with a sense of profound grace and mercy.