Pomona Valley Church

In this episode of the Backdrop, Curtis looks more closely at what Jeremiah chapters 2 and 5 say about idolatry and "The Good Life"

This week we continue our series working through the book of Jeremiah, seeing what God's words to God's people in exile then might say to God's people in exile today . This week, Curtis looks at Jeremiah's condemnation of a culture that doesn't allow the vulnerable to "be successful".  Find us at pomonavalleychurch [dot] com, connect with us on instagram [at] pom...

This week we continue our series working through the book of Jeremiah, seeing what God's words to God's people in exile then might say to God's people in exile today . This week, Meredith looks at Jeremiah's words against the idolatry of the people of Israel. What did idolatry mean then, and what might it mean for us?  Find us at pomonavalleychurch [dot] com, connect with us on...

Curtis leads us in a practice of Lectio Divina designed to help us experience deeply the reality that God is a fountain of water in a dry land.

In this episode of The Backdrop, Curtis explores a little more of the marriage metaphor that is introduced in Jeremiah, chapters 2 and 3. 

This week we continue our series working through the book of Jeremiah, seeing what God's words to God's people in exile then might say to God's people in exile today. This week, Meredith and Curtis explore the metaphor of marriage in Jeremiah 2 and 3. What did it mean to the original hearers, what might it mean to us today, and how might we understand some of the more challenging im...

In this episode of The Backdrop, Curtis dives deep into the imagery and historical context of Jeremiah, chapter 1. 

Meredith sets up a listening prayer exercise to help us consider the question 'what does faithfulness look like for me, this week.' 

This week we begin our series working through the book of Jeremiah, seeing what God's words to God's people in exile then might say to God's people in exile today. First up, chapter one, Jeremiah's calling, which outlines for us, too, the calling to be faithful. Find us at pomonavalleychurch [dot] com, connect with us on instagram [at] pomonavalleychurch, get in touch at pomona...

This week we celebrate Easter, closing out our series about Good News with a look at the many, many ways that life just keeps breaking out. Connect with us at pomonavalleychurch [dot] org, or on instagram [at] pomonavalleychurch

This week we celebrate Palm Sunday, continuing our series looking at the different ways the Bible talks about Jesus as Good News, asking the question "could this still be good news for me, and others around me, today?" In this sermon, Curtis looks at how the story of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem offers Good News to those who long for Justice.  Connect with us at pomonavalleychurch [d...

This week we continued our series looking at the different ways the Bible talks about Jesus as Good News, asking the question "could this still be good news for me, and others around me, today?" In this sermon, Meredith looks at the sometimes strange book of Hebrews and what it means to say that our hope is Jesus.  Connect with us at pomonavalleychurch [dot] org, or on instagram [at] pom...

This week, Curtis brings a three-part practice that helps us physically experience the reality of God's hope.

In this episode, Meredith leads us through an exercise of listening to God for how we can be peace bringers this week.

This week we continued our series looking at the different ways the Bible talks about Jesus as Good News, asking the question "could this still be good news for me, and others around me, today?" In this sermon, Curtis looks at how Isaiah and Jesus both speak of the coming Good News that the followers of God will be bringers of peace, shalom, holistic well being, into the world around the...

In this episode, Curtis leads a practice designed to help us experience the peace of Christ in the midst of anxiety. 

This week we continued our series looking at the different ways the Bible talks about Jesus as Good News, asking the question "could this still be good news for me, and others around me, today?" In this sermon, Meredith looked to the book of Daniel for the good news of peace in the midst of anxious times.  Connect with us at pomonavalleychurch [dot] org, or on instagram [at] pomonavalley...

This week we started a new series looking at the different ways the Bible talks about Jesus as Good News, asking the question "could this still be good news for me, and others around me, today?" In this sermon, Curtis looks at Paul's words in Galatians, and how they communicate the good news that we all are welcome in God's family.  Connect with us at pomonavalleychurch [dot] o...

In this episode, Curtis and Meredith share a few ideas for practices that help us experience our identity as reconciled with God, and a few ideas for how we can join in the ministry of reconciliation. Connect with us at pomonavalleychurch [dot] org or on instagram [at] pomonavalleychurch. 

In this episode, Curtis and Meredith share a few ideas for communal practices that help us Do Justice and Be Holy. Connect with us at pomonavalleychurch [dot] org or on instagram [at] pomonavalleychurch. 

This week, Curtis considers the Bible's interconnected and in-tension commands to Do Justice and Be Holy, and why doing both within a community of Faith matters. Connect with us at pomonavalleychurch [dot] org or on instagram [at] pomonavalleychurch. 

This week, Meredith looks at how Jesus shows us what it means both to be reconciled to God and to be God's ambassadors in the ministry of reconciliation. Connect with us at pomonavalleychurch [dot] org or on instagram [at] pomonavalleychurch. 

Curtis and Meredith share a few practices of engagement and rest that might help you build your Rhythm of Life. 

Curtis and Meredith share a few ideas for practices of knowing God and knowing the world that might help you build your Rhythm of Life.

Curtis and Meredith share a few ideas for practices of celebration and mourning that might help you build your Rhythm of Life.