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Reformation Sunday – October 28

On this day we celebrate the heart of our faith; the gospel of Christ – the good news – that makes us free! Though we give thanks for the events of the 16th century Reformation that brought renewal to the church of that time, we pray that the Holy Spirit would continue to unite the…

Parable of the Barren Fig Tree

Come join us at 10:00am on Tuesday, Oct 23 as we study the Parable of the Barren Fig Tree with Pastors Beth and Eric. Stop by for fellowship and good conversation. (Luke 13:6-9) 6 Then he told this parable: “A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came looking for fruit…

The Parable of the Rich Fool

Come join us at 10:00am on Tuesday, Oct 16 as we study the Parable of the Rich Fool with Pastors Beth and Eric. Stop by for fellowship and good conversation. (Luke 12:13-21) 13 Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me.” 14 But he said…

Parable of the Sower

Come join us at 10:00am on Tuesday, Oct 9 as we study the Parable of the Sower with Pastors Beth and Eric. Fellowship, coffee, tea, and snacks will be available. (Luke 8:4-15) 4 When a great crowd gathered and people from town after town came to him, he said in a parable: 5 “A sower…

Animate Faith #2 – Lillian Daniel

Join us on October 7 at 10:00 am in the lounge for the second session of our Sunday Adult Education class, ANIMATE.faith. In this session, Lillian Daniel addresses the topic, “Religion/Spirituality Is Not Enough”. Preview the Second Session on YouTube. For Lillian Daniel, faith isn’t something we make for ourselves, it’s a long, hardy tradition…

“Animate Faith” – A Sunday Morning Study

Come and join us on Sunday mornings at 9:45 for a brand new, interactive teaching series called Animate Faith.  Each week we will watch an engaging and thought provoking presentation by some of the most innovative Christian thinkers in the country.  After viewing their presentation, we will take time to work through the questions they…

The Gospel in Seven Words

In his autobiography,  Brother to a Dragonfly, Will  Campbell recalls how his friend asked him for a succinct definition of Christianity.  “I’m not too bright, in ten words or less what is the Christian message?”  Campbell responded, “We are all bastards, but God loves us anyway.”  To which East replied, “If you want to try…

A New Beginning

A NEW BEGINNING. We’ve heard these words in sermons, pulpit talks, coffee chatter, and through the many ministries of this place. I’m here to say we will be seeing and hearing them a lot more. A NEW BEGINNING. How can three words be so scary and exciting at the same time? I suspect some of…