Zao MKE Church

The story of Sodom and Gomorrah has been wielded against queer people for so long that some of our anti-queer words and laws are references to this scripture. But what if the Sin of Sodom isn't about LGBTQ people at all?   TW: service will contain content related to sexual assault

What if the creation is about Adam & Eve, Adam & Steve, and Eve & whoever she's into? We'll dissect the origins of one of the hater's favorite slogans, and see why Adam & Steve can get their happily ever after just like everyone else.

Want to know how to respond to family, friends, or even strangers when they use the Bible as a weapon to harm or reject LGBTQ people?   In this series, we'll break down: 1) How to read scripture in a way that truly honors God and all God's children 2) Each of the 7 verses most popularly used to harm or reject LGBTQ people 3) What to do with internal nagging doubts like, "what if the haters are rig...

Are science and faith opposites? Why are Christians hypocrites? What's the point of prayer?   This Sunday, Pastor Jonah will attempt to answer 20 burning questions submitted anonymously by the community, in just 30 minutes.

Wounds and all, Jesus has risen to invite us into a new kind of hope - one we just might have to live out to believe.

Palm Sunday is not only a culmination of years of Jesus's ministry, it's a massive protest against empire. Come hear how the day in, day out work of discipleship makes major disruption like this possible.

Last week, we talked abolition and hope for a world redeemed. But what if the quickest way there begins with praise of the God who promises that it's possible?   Come hear a story of prison walls crumbling and jailers redeemed all because of a powerful song of praise.

What do cancel culture, the prison industrial complex, and the book of Acts have in common? They all convict us to build a new kind of culture in the Kingdom - one where all people can be redeemed and set free.

How do we all catch the vision for the world as it could be? We spread the word! Through our actions, our relationships, and our conversations, our faith calls us dream big - and loud.

Was the early church made up of proto-socialists? If so, what does that mean for modern followers of Jesus?

While we're virtual, church can feel like something we watch more often than something we do (or are!). But Jesus calls us to be his hands and feet in the world, so how do we get into the fray? First step: Show Up.   This lent, join the Zao community as we spend time in the book of Acts, a history of how the early followers of Jesus built the church to live out the Gospel for generations to come.

Love is a part of all of our lives, whether with partners, friends, family, or God. Join pastors Jonah and Cameron as they talk about their own love, marriage, and faith in light of V-Day.

If we are called to leave oppression, pain, and empire behind in our journey to liberation, what do we bring along? According to scripture, we need drums, songs, and dancing!    Learn from Exodus why the people if Israel didn't wait to leaven their bread but still managed to pack their hand drums as they escaped captivity and sang songs of hope and worship.

In our journeys into freedom, God leads us to discover our true selves, fight for justice, and dream of a better world. So what do we do when our family of origin doesn't want to come with us - or worse, when they try to keep us in captivity and oppression?   Join us for a special sermon from Pastor Cameron Malakai, including an open letter to the family he must leave behind as he embraces the fre...

False idols erase our history and obscure the love of God which sustains us. How can we unpack our idols so that they don't steal the future God has promised us?

Empire and other violent systems of domination are sneaky - they end up as stowaways in our baggage (and even our bodies!). We need to intentionally unpack empire and break the generational systems of violence as we we move into true freedom.

Even as we move into freedom, we still have to contend with the pain of the past. Come learn how to move through your emotions so you don't end up dragging with you a suitcase full of the locusts, frogs, and other plagues you've survived.   This season, the story of the Exodus has a lot to teach us about leaving behind what doesn't serve us as we prepare for what God has in store. Come prepare for...

This season, the story of the Exodus has a lot to teach us about leaving behind what doesn't serve us as we prepare for what God has in store. Come prepare for the journey of 2021 by packing light - and by leaving behind the baggage of the past.

This Christmas, an intimate look at the God who came to be with us - to hold us and to be held. Come let us adore!

We've all heard about Mary the pure innocent virgin. But what if that idea obscures how bold, brave, and powerful she actually was?   Come prepare for Christmas with the women who made the way for Jesus in this world.

This week, Elizabeth's story shows us how companionship, friendship, and willingness to share hard earned wisdom is miraculous in and of itself.   Come prepare for Christmas with the women who made the way for Jesus in this world.

As we prepare for Christmas, we're going to look at the stories of the unlikely women named as Jesus's ancestors who made the way for Jesus the liberator.   This week, tune in to hear about Ruth, the queer, foreign woman, who fought for her chosen family and is named as one of Jesus's ancestors.   Come prepare for Christmas with the women who made the way for Jesus in this world.

As we prepare for Christmas, we're going to look at the stories of the unlikely women named as Jesus's ancestors who made the way for Jesus the liberator. This week, tune in to hear about Rahab, a sex worker, a total boss, and the ultimate survivor. Come prepare for Christmas with the women who made the way for Jesus in this world.

The kingdom of God is like a lush garden, where the seeds of the Good News have taken root in the souls of our soil, sprung up from the ground with hope, and borne the fruit of joy and abundance. How is the soil of your soul? Are you ready to grow the kingdom from the seeds you've been given?

When you get a glimpse of the beauty of the Kingdom, are you willing to trade up the life you have for something truly better?   The words from Jesus this week remind us that we should never settle for the ways of the world, even if it means giving it all up for something far greater.