It's easy to forget amid all the glistening lights and festivity, that the original Christmas story was set against the backdrop of very real and overwhelming fears.  Mary is the first to experience this fear when an angel surprises her and suggests her life is about to change dramatically.  This Sunday we talk about how fear is part of our lives, too, and yet from generation to generation God shows up in the midst of our fear and uncertainty and confusion.  From generation to generation, we have found ways to say "yes" despite apprehension.  Join us as this week as we wrestle with fear and the gift of peace that the Advent season can offer.  Our scripture readings are Isaiah 11:1-10 and Luke 1: 26-38 . Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE, License A-734781. All rights reserved. CCLI Copyright License #11108520 and Streaming License #20460384.

"O God our help in ages past.  Our hope for years to come...." This Sunday we light the first small flickering flame as we start this Advent journey toward Christmas.  Here in this present moment, we realize we carry with us a cloud of witnesses... Past generations who have helped to make us who we are.  That was no different for Christ.  This week we'll talk about the stories that shape our identity and the thread that continues through us.  From generation to generation, there's room for every story.  Our scripture reading is Isaiah 2:1-5 and Matthew  1:1-17. Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE, License A-734781. All rights reserved. CCLI Copyright License #11108520 and Streaming License #20460384.

This Sunday we celebrate!  God is good and we have received many blessings.  Join us in a service of thanksgiving as we recognize the abundance God has made in our lives.  We will ask ourselves how God is calling us individually and as a church to "launch" our ministry out of this abundance.  Sunday is Consecration Day.  If you have spent time preparing a pledge card for 2023, bring it along.  We will also welcome new members into our congregation and celebrate with a party after worship.   Our scripture reading  is John 21:1-17. Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE, License A-734781. All rights reserved. CCLI Copyright License #11108520 and Streaming License #20460384.

Life feels turbulent.  A lot.  Stress and anxiety sweep into our days and weeks like storms on the sea.  And yet amidst the doubt and disturbance, Jesus charts a course for us that finds the calm.  Does that always means the storm goes away?  No.  It means we discover the faith we need to find our center in the midst of the swirl.  Join us as we continue our series called “All Hands on Deck” using stories of Jesus and boats to learn how to practice stewardship in turbulent times. Our scripture readings are  Luke 8:22-25 and Matthew 14: 22-33. Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE, License A-734781. All rights reserved. CCLI Copyright License #11108520 and Streaming License #20460384.

Letting go is hard to do.  But sometimes it’s necessary.  This we’re considering what it is Jesus might be calling us to do next and how following that call might require letting other things go.  Join us as we begin a three-week series called “All Hands on Deck” using stories of Jesus and boats to learn how to practice stewardship in turbulent times.  Our scripture reading is Luke5:1-11  Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE, License A-734781. All rights reserved. CCLI Copyright License #11108520 and Streaming License #20460384.

This week we are celebrating All Saints Sunday, the holy day that comes just after Halloween when we recognize the saints who have helped this world be better place.  As we reflect on the saints, we will read Jesus’ instructions for living a graceful and grace-filled life. Turns out this kind of living is pretty simple and ordinary, yet those who we have loved who lived this way are nothing short of extraordinary.  And we can be, too.  See you Sunday!  Our scripture reading is Luke 6:20-38  Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE, License A-734781. All rights reserved. CCLI Copyright License #11108520 and Streaming License #20460384.

Join us this Sunday as we continue our focus on neighbors and neighborhoods.  This week we are looking to St. Francis, an inspiring Christian who made the love of all of God's creation a central part of his Christ-following. When we also see the created world as our neighbor, we will treat it with respect and dignity.  Our scripture readings for worship are Psalm 65 and Job 12:7-10. Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE, License A-734781. All rights reserved. CCLI Copyright License #11108520 and Streaming License #20460384.

This Sunday we begin a two week series on Neighbors, near and far. We will welcome a guest speaker via video from the Red Bird Missionary Conference and talk about how Christ being at the center of our Christianity prompts us to be always looking outside of ourselves.  Don't forget to stay after worship for our Ending Well workshop in which we will discuss how and why end of life planning is so important, no matter your age.  Our scripture reading for worship is Luke 10:25-37. Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE, License A-734781. All rights reserved. CCLI Copyright License #11108520 and Streaming License #20460384.