Day 10 – 2/26

Day 10 – 2/26

“Remember when we fell in love and the world was new?Remember when our heart was broken?Remember the tears?Remember the long nights?Remember when we laughed again and the sound surprised us?”— Excerpt from “Remember When?” by Rev. Sarah AreFrom the Again & Again poetry collection by @sanctifiedart

Day 8 – 2/24

Day 8 – 2/24

“In this image, God’s hands hold various animals and plant life, and are surrounded by the bands of the rainbow, shielding Creation from the swirling waters of chaotic destruction. I chose not to image humanity because the hands are at once God’s and ours. We must respond to God’s covenant by protecting and keeping the…

Day 7 – 2/23

Day 7 – 2/23

“I somehow came to religion in my teens. I came to my denomination in seminary after learning more about the Reformed tradition. Reformed theology emphasizes God’s initiative, which is consistent with my own experience. I can’t tell you that I ever really found God. It was God who found me, and kept finding me throughout…

Day 6 – 2/22

Day 6 – 2/22

“We might expect the long-awaited Messiah to greet his new followers like the kings before him have—with a pompous coronation, with hunger to exert power and control over his populus. Instead, Jesus steps in line along the river’s edge, blending in with the crowds, joining in solidarity with those around him. Jesus doesn’t demand any…

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 &…