Pomona Valley Church

This week, Meredith unpacks the story of Jesus' sign at the wedding in John 2, and how it invites us to revolt against a culture of scarcity by trusting in Jesus' offer of abundance.

On this week's Backdrop Pod, Curtis takes a look at ten allusions that John makes in 1:35-51, and how understanding them helps flesh out our understanding of the passage. Resources mentioned in this Backdrop Pod: John: A Commentary by Marianne Meye Thompson

As we continue to look at the opening chapters of the book of John, Curtis considers the calling of the first disciples in 1:35-51. John wants us to 'witness' to what we know about Jesus, but what does it mean to be a witness, and what doesn't it?

Meredith leads us in a time of reflection (which Lesley led for us on Sunday) designed to help us answer the question, 'what exactly would it mean for ME to witness to Jesus?'

In this episode of the Backdrop, Meredith unpacks two segments of John 1:9-18 -- logos made flesh and its implications for salvation & what we might learn and imitate from the incarnation within our own settings. Resources cited in this episode include: John: A Commentary by Marianne Meye Thompson Dynamic Adventure by Dan Steigerwald et al

Curtis introduces a practice to help us see our neighbors--literal and otherwise. It can equip us to follow Jesus into the world by getting proximate to the people around us the way Jesus gets proximate to us. 

In Week 2 of our exploration of the opening chapters of John, Meredith considers what it means that God has drawn close to us in Jesus. John 1:10-18.

In this supplemental pod, Curtis gives some of the background context for John 1:1-9. Topics include the ancient understanding of creation, the culture of Ephesus, and why the Bible has authority in the first place. Let us know what you think at pomonavalleychurch [at] gmail [dot] com. Resources mentioned include: John: A Commentary by Marianne Meye Thompson Scripture and the Authority of God by N...

In the first sermon from our Fall series "Come and See", we take a look at how John introduces Jesus in John 1:1-9, and what it might have to do with us as we follow Jesus in a chaotic, unpredictable world.

Meredith walks us through a practice that can help equip us to truly see Jesus as we go about our daily routines.

We give some updates about what is coming Fall 2019 for Pomona Valley Church. We also give a brief refresher/introduction of who we are and what we're all about.  See you Sunday! For more info head over to pomonavalleychurch [dot] org, find us on instagram @pomonavalleychurch, or email us at pomonavalleychurch [at] gmail [dot] com. 

We continue our mini-series (S2 Ep 8-10) looking at some of what we hope will make Pomona Valley Church unique. In this episode we talk about Kids and Youth, and how Pomona Valley Church will serve them. (hint: we plan on loving them and taking them seriously as fully human and fully a part of our community) Follow us on instagram @pomonavalleychurch, check out show notes at our website pomonavall...

We continue our mini-series (S2, Ep 8-10) diving into some of what we think will make Pomona Valley Church unique. In this episode, we talk about why we plan to gather together weekly and what elements we hope to include in each and every gathering. These include: stories, communion, a SHORT sermon (we promise), relationships, diversity, and experiential elements.  We think these elements, consist...

The Launch Pod returns, this time from California! We are starting a new series of episodes addressing some of the common questions we get about Pomona Valley Church.  To kick things off, we are talking about something that makes Pomona Valley Church unique: in the midst of embracing women in leadership and teaching, pursuing diversity as a community, and being fully-inclusive for LGBTQ+ people, w...

We give a brief update on our big move and what is coming up in July for Pomona Valley Church.  This is our last episode for a few weeks as we settle in. Thanks to our listeners and subscribers, and a great, big "see you soon!" to everyone in California! Follow us on instagram and sign up for our newsletter for updates and details. Get in touch at pomonavalleychurch [at] gmail [dot] com.

We talk about kinship, a concept that helps us understand what it means to neighbor well and do justice, two things we want to equip people to do well at Pomona Valley Church.  Also, updates on the move to California, and Curtis read an interview with David Bailey about racial reconciliation.  Follow us on Instagram at pomonavalleychurch, get in touch at pomonavalleychurch [at] gmail [dot] com, fi...

In this episode talk about our hope of being a community that takes seriously one of the greatest needs of our culture. What are the small, consistent practices that could mark our church as a place of belonging? Plus, sleeping is spiritual. Get in touch at pomonavalleychurch [at] gmail [dot] com, follow us on instagram @pomonavalleychurch, find show notes at meredithannemiller [dot] com. Special...

In this episode we give an update on our move to Claremont, and more importantly an update on the Champions League. Our main topic is about equipping people to experience the joy of everyday life with God. Fair warning: there's Latin. Plus, Curtis read about the tyranny of tech efficiency. Get in touch at pomonavalleychurch [at] gmail [dot] com, follow us on instagram @pomonavalleychurch, fin...

In this episode of the Launch Pod, we talk about why the mess and discomfort of community, the "messy togetherness" of church is a feature, not a bug. In other words, it's the mess itself that actually allows us to be who God created us to be, as individuals and as a community. We also give an update on our incorporation as an official, legal non-profit. Get in touch at PomonaValley...

This episode we talk about the consistent outward focus of the Bible. God's people are called to move toward the world, bringing reconciliation with them.  Also in this episode, Meredith gives us an update on the house hunt, and Curtis read an interview about raising boys. Get in touch with us at PomonaValleyChurch [at] gmail [dot] com. Find show notes at MeredithAnneMiller [dot] com. Follow...

We're back with season 2 of The Launch Pod for Pomona Valley Church! We had so much fun, we just couldn't stay away. In this episode we give some updates on the process of starting Pomona Valley Church. Then we dive into the topic of following Jesus, the contrast between his way of being, which he invites us into, and the ways of being we often see around us. Especially as it relates to...

Meredith closes out our Easter week devotionals with the crucial truth that God's great love is FOR us now, and always.

It's Easter week, and we decided to do a series of short devotionals to celebrate!  Each day this week we will post a 5-ish minute reflection on a part of the Easter week story. We hope you find them meaningful, and a helpful starting point for some intentional reflection about what it means to follow Jesus into the world this Easter.  (We'd encourage you to listen to these one per day,...

It's Easter week, and we decided to do a series of short devotionals to celebrate!  Each day this week we will post a 5-ish minute reflection on a part of the Easter week story. We hope you find them meaningful, and a helpful starting point for some intentional reflection about what it means to follow Jesus into the world this Easter.  (We'd encourage you to listen to these one per day,...

It's Easter week, and we decided to do a series of short devotionals to celebrate!  Each day this week we will post a 5-ish minute reflection on a part of the Easter week story. We hope you find them meaningful, and a helpful starting point for some intentional reflection about what it means to follow Jesus into the world this Easter.  (We'd encourage you to listen to these one per day,...