“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…
“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…
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…
“Gracious God, you see me when I am down, and you invite me to tell you about it. You ask me, ‘What is your name?’ And in that moment, I can respond with the lies that cover me, or I can respond, ‘I am a child of God.’ No matter what I say, I know…
“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…
“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…
“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 &…
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
“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…
Dear Church, For those who could not join, here is the video of today’s worship.https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xed5muIOYKEq1AjpDErd9unD6-XYTEqs/view?usp=sharing Thank you again for all your help with the Souper Bowl of Caring, and your ongoing support of your congregation! Pastor Karl Richard
