We consider the first miraculous sign from Jesus: turning water into wine. It may seem like a minor event, but in the interaction with his mother, Jesus basically asks “Why should I care?” In asking the question then, Jesus challenges us today to care for...
We commemorate Baptism of the Lord Sunday by considering why Jesus chose to be baptized and how baptism is far from an individual act. Indeed, it is a promise from the entire community of faith to nurture each other as we journey together in our faith. Download the...
Icy roads and a forecast for more than 6 inches of snow prompted us to cancel in-person worship for Jan. 5, 2025. With the start of a new year, we worship online with a message about not hiding under the covers but instead getting out of bed knowing we are Adopted,...
In the week after Christmas we explore what makes us excited about sports teams, societal fads and more. And we talk openly about how we should make staying excited for Jesus a year-round activity as we prepare for 2025. Download the sermon.
Our congregation gathered for a 5 p.m. Christmas Eve service. We continued with our theme from Advent — “What Christmas Means to Me” by exploring some themes of Christmas that many of us hold in common. What letter would we write about the birth of Christ?...
We conclude our Advent sermon series on “What Christmas Means to Me” with the reading of a letter from Mary, the mother of Jesus. The letter is from the book “Seasons Greetings” by Ruth Boling, published by The Upper Room. With Mary’s...
We continue exploring “What Christmas Means to Me,” using the book “Seasons Greeting” by Ruth Boling, by hearing a letter written by her on behalf of Joseph. We learn the way we can make a positive impact by working in the background and how...
We continue our Advent series looking at what Christmas means to some of the people who were there. Based on the book by Ruth Boling, in this message, we explore what it means to the midwife — someone who has been pushed to the shadows by society but who almost...
During Advent, we are using the amazingly creative book “Seasons Greetings: Christmas Letters from Those Who Were There” by Ruth Boling and The Upper Room to explore what characters from the Christmas story can teach us today. We start with a look at King...
As we close out the liturgical year, we consider the Revelation to John and how he introduces his audience to Jesus. he shares four truths about the Christ that can provide assurance and hope as we prepare for the joyful season of Advent. Download the...
