The Table Church DC

Join us for a powerful sermon reflection as we delve into the significance of Black History Month and what it means for our spiritual journey. Despite battling illness, Pastor Tonetta brings a message of hope and liberation, drawing on the rich history of hush harbors and the resilience of the enslaved Africans who sought solace and freedom in their faith practices away from the oppressive gaze of...

Join us for a transformative sermon that explores the profound connection between liturgy and our everyday lives. Discover how the rituals and routines we engage in can become sacred acts that shape our faith, our relationships, and our impact on the world. This message draws from Romans 12:1-2 to reveal how liturgy is not just a formal church practice but an invitation to live out our faith with...

Matt Collinson delivers a message on liturgy through the example of communion. Liturgy (a form according to which public religious worship, especially Christian worship, is conducted) calls us into an active expression of faith and to imitate Christ in our lives. Liturgy unites us around the world as Christians. The act of breaking bread and lifting a cup is universal and unites the body of Christ...

What music does to people in a group setting is a measurable phenomenon. It’s a physical action. What you sing together can stick with you long after the sermon is over.  Worship is ultimately about connection; connection to one another and connection to God. Worship has a formational aspect and as we connect to the divine, it shapes how we will be formed.   Invitation: Worship a God that’s worthy...

Pastor Anthony begins a new series where we delve into not only what we're against but also, what we're for. This series will examine how we can let go of the worst of our religion without giving up on Jesus. In the first sermon looking at Luke 9:23-26, Anthony breaks down the concept of discipleship into four main points: 1. Discipleship is not an invitation to lose or forfeit yourself. 2. Discip...

Pastor Anthony concludes the series "A Weary World Rejoices" and preaches about radical hospitality, the Last Supper, and the birth of Jesus.  Looking at the connection of the kataluma (translation: the guest room) we see how making room helps a weary world to rejoice. 

On the third Sunday of Advent, Pastor Tonetta looks at Luke 1 and examines not just how but why a weary world rejoices.

Sunday, December 10, 2023. Anthony Parrott This passage describes the encounters between Mary and Elizabeth, who are both experiencing unusual pregnancies. Elizabeth initially hides herself in seclusion, possibly out of guilt or feelings of unworthiness. Mary, on the other hand, is confused and unsure about the angel's announcement. However, despite their different reactions, both women find joy a...

As we enter the season of Advent we begin a new series "A Weary World Rejoices".  Looking at the story of Zechariah in Luke, Erin examines how it's possible to acknowledge and honor our feelings in order to find hope and joy. 

Sunday, December 10, 2023 This sermon describes the encounters between Mary and Elizabeth, who are both experiencing unusual pregnancies. Elizabeth initially hides herself in seclusion, possibly out of guilt or feelings of unworthiness. Mary, on the other hand, is confused and unsure about the angel's announcement. However, despite their different reactions, both women find joy and connection in e...

During Babylonian exile Ezekiel has a vision of a river flowing from God's temple.  While most of us will never experience physical exile we can relate to Ezekiel on levels of sexual orientation, group oppression, or sense of exile from the church.  Pastor Tonetta examines Ezekiel 47:1-12 and looks at how God can be present in the midst of trauma. 

I. Introduction - Background information on the church in Ephesus and the reason for Timothy being sent there - Reflection on the importance of church and the question of why we attend  II. The Church as Wounded Healers - Pope Francis' reflection on the church as a field hospital after battle  - Questioning whether we sometimes forget our role as wounded healers  - Importance of church being about...

November 19, 2023 - Pastor Tonetta takes a fresh look at Luke 16: 1-13, the story of a rich man who has a manager that is squandering his property.

In the final sermon of the series, Our Holy Habits, Pastor Anthony shows the importance of restorative play. Throughout The Bible rest is set into the rhythms of life. "Learn the unforced rhythms of grace."

Pastors Anthony and Tonetta welcome Natalie in an interview-style sermon about what it means to be rooted in improvisation. They look at examples of improvisation in The Bible and Jesus' life and how we can embody some basic rules of improv to create a more beloved community. 

In the third part of the series Pastor Anthony looks at Jesus welcoming little children to come to him and welcomes their curiosity. Explore how relentless curiosity is integral to radical friendship and revolutionary justice.

In the second sermon of this series Pastor Tonetta discusses practical ideas of what it means to be a church today and how to become an alternative community genuinely grounded in revolutionary justice.

What did reconciliation look like to Jesus? How do we intentionally practice liberation within our own communities? Shae Washington, an elder at the Table Church, continues to look at the book of Jonah and how we can work towards freedom for all.

I. Introduction A. Reference to a confrontational moment in the book "The Color Purple" B. Celie's curse to her abuser Albert C. Importance of addressing the perspective of people of color in discussions of intercultural church and beloved community   II. Temptation to focus only on the impact on white people in conversations about intercultural church A. Lack of space to discuss the experiences o...

As Table Church relaunches a morning service in Northeast D.C. Pastor Anthony talks about what it means to be successful as a church. What would it look like if God were to show up? Jesus' life and teachings are reviewed in Matthew to examine this question.

This week, Pastors Tonetta and Anthony delve deeper into the themes of justice and revolution explored in last week's sermon. Join us as we continue the conversation on Revolutionary Justice, questioning the concept of a "transient church," and exploring the challenges of embracing true revolution. In these thought-provoking discussions, we unravel why being revolutionary is harder than it seems a...

Pastor Tonetta begins a new 5-part series, Our Holy Habits. This series will center around the two questions - what is the world we are invited to build together and what are the values we need to embody to lean into that kind of world? Radical Friendship looks at the way we need to draw into habits of friendship with God, others, ourselves and all of Creation through the story of Ruth.

Every once in a great while, preachers have more to say than what can get out in one sermon. This week, Anthony asks Tonetta to go deeper on what The Table's value of "Rooted Friendship" means. Sermons at The Table The Book of Ruth Johnlock  

The final sermon in the series on how to be human: a jubilee spirituality for all of us. Matt talks about sabbath rest and how it is a crucial part of our humanity and how it guides us towards embracing a spirituality of jubilee.

Come look at Luke 18 in a different light. Join Heidi as she looks at the parable of the pharisee and the tax collector and how they embody Jubilee spirituality. If you think one of them is better than the other, it's a trap.