Sept. 30, Oct. 7 and 14. Led by Dr. David May, Professor of New Testament, Central Seminary. Abused. Misused. Corrupted. Distorted. The strange book of Revelation, unfortunately, has all these characteristics in common. In this interactive study we’ll consider a variety of legitimate “doors” for entering into the last book in the Read More...
By Dr. Mike Graves, Scholar in Residence/Minister of Spiritual Formation There is a story in the early church of a man named Philip coming across someone reading from the prophet Isaiah in the Bible. Philip asks the man if he understands what he’s reading, and I love his response, “How can I, Read More...
Seated in their “regular pew,” this couple had sandwiched in between them a woman whose face I did not recognize. After the service, we shook hands in the narthex and they introduced me to their good friend. As we exchanged pleasantries I could feel something “more” was unfolding but wasn’t sure what. Read More...
By Rev. Joe Walker, Minister of Congregational Care I re-learned an important lesson over the summer. As is almost always the case, I learned it more by happy accident than by design. The lesson, simply stated, is that we humans are naturally curious creatures. Recently I have had a lot of conversations here Read More...
Be inspired by three unique concerts in our sanctuary. All are free, open to the public and followed by a reception.
On the evening of Sept. 10 I shared the Annual Report of the church at a lovely dinner gathering of church leaders. If you would like a peek, you can find it here. I’m tickled that we produce an annual report because it’s good to pause and look back and see how Read More...
The annual report for the 2018-2019 church year was presented at the State of the Church dinner on Tues., Sept. 10.
Away. There is something really great about getting away. It isn’t just taking a break, but also finding some perspective, or finding a way to do life with more vigor, more grace. The away time not only refreshes but provides perspective on what is working, what isn’t and what way might bring Read More...
Youth, children and families are invited to serve with the Urban Farming Guys, Sept. 7, 9:00 a.m. - noon. Children ages seven and up may meet in the church parking lot at 8:30 a.m. for a ride with Catherine. We will be back in the chapel lot by 12:30 p.m. Younger children Read More...
Come sing with us every Sunday at 9:45 a.m. in Room 215!
Club Kids for 3rd – 5th Graders Make plans to join us Sunday evenings from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Social Hall for a time of community building, service and spiritual growth. Dinner provided weekly. Sunday Night Youth Groups 6th - 12th graders Spend the final hours of your weekend relaxing, Read More...
Youth in 7th and 8th grades are invited to special get togethers Tuesdays: Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 5, and Dec.10. Some will be off-site; some will be at church.
Grades 9 - 12 are invited to join us at Panera Bread, 8300 Mission Rd., Wednesdays, Sept. 4, Oct. 2, Nov. 6, and Dec. 4. from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. We'll break bread, catch up, and connect. Tyler or another adult will lead a short discussion about faith and life. Please bring Read More...
By Barbara George, Director of Membership Development How do you build Community? One neighborhood at a time. My 8th grade class consisted of 53 students; classmates I had grown up with and known my whole, long life. Together we entered our high school of 4,000…1,000 in our freshman class. This could have Read More...
For men of all ages. Connect with other men looking for sacred conversations around stuff that matters. Led by Mike Graves with guest speakers. Speaker begins at 7:00 p.m., come early for dinner. Location: Bier Station, 120 E. Gregory Blvd. Sept. 5: Ryan Zech, professional golfer; he and Mike Graves often talk Read More...
