Feb 21st Worship – Baptism of Jesus

Feb 21st Worship – Baptism of Jesus

Good afternoon, Church, For those unable to attend, here is a link to the recording of today’s worship service:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FRBUdXy57cdruXg4vInz57sK-0yZ4dmy/view?usp=sharing A reminder that Bible Study continues Wednesday from noon to 1:00.  We are looking at the book of Exodus.  This week we will be considering chapters 7 & 8. Again and again, God meets us.Pastor Karl…

Day 4 – 2/20

Day 4 – 2/20

“In this image, I have represented a woman spinning up out of a whirlpool, her face shining up at the sun. She rises above the ruins of ancient cities. Background motion spins up with the energy of the woman who represents the Holy Spirit, who represents the oppressed breaking free from the yoke, breaking ‘forth…

Day 3 – 2/19

Day 3 – 2/19

“God invites us into thorough self examination and authentic relationship. In this image, a person kneels with arms extended, basking in the glow of God’s all-encompassing love. It is in the true pursuit of God, this intimate, inward turning, that God sees you. It is in our full, embodied, intentionality that we find deep connection…

Day 2 – 2/18

Day 2 – 2/18

“Friends, you’ve got mail.It’s an invitation to dust off your shoes,To go deeper,To trust that you’re worth it,To lose your keys and your faith,And then to find them both, along with your worth.You are invited.We are invited.Again and again and again.This invitation is for you.”— Excerpt from “Invited” by Rev. Sarah AreFrom the Again &…

Ash Wednesday Worship

Ash Wednesday Worship

Good evening, Church, We have begun our Lenten journey, a journey where Again and Again Jesus invites us into deeper knowledge of himself. For those not able to join in worship, here is a link to the video.https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ORhNDf_7d0XPekegcpZamSlCuXBlF-Yp/view?usp=sharing Blessed Lent, my friends,Pastor Karl Richard

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday

“The kind of religion [Jesus] promoted wasn’t performative, as so much of religious life can be. We give because it is necessary. Prayer prioritizes God’s will, not our words. Fasting produces spiritual, not physical evidence. What we value is different. … Again and again, God invites us into fuller ways of being. There is no…

SBOC – Update

SBOC – Update

We have a near total of what was given from the whole of the Soper Bowl of Caring, and it is HUGE!  As of Sunday afternoon, with nearly all the numbers in, the total was 47,149 items of food given, or dollars contributed to our local food pantries!!  What a wonderful show of love and support of our…