The Practice of Hearing the Call and Responding, with Rev. Dr. Ken Hood. Series: Life as Pilgrimage, Lent 2026 A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Genesis 3:14-24.

Curious about where you are in your own journey? Join Rev. Dr. Ken Hood this Sunday (online or in person) as we explore starting “close in,” rethinking Adam and Eve’s story, and navigating life’s seasons of change. Come as you are, bring your questions, and see what this bigger, messier, beautiful life might hold for you.

About the Series, Life as Pilgrimage, Lent 2026: Our sacred stories are filled with journeys from the familiar into the unknown. This season invites us to become pilgrims, open to being changed along the way. Through shared workshops, contemplative practices, creative expression, and time on the trail, we will make space to listen deeply and be gently transformed by the spacious love of God.

Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend.  Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts.

At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God.

We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don’t ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love.

Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information.

Keywords:

David Whyte, start close in, be present, perfectionist, Adam and Eve, transition, growth, cycle of renewal, passion, doldrums, mini transitions, cocooning, getting ready, self-discovery, pilgrimage., presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregon

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Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Sharon Edwards, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, Guests

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All Who Wilderness Wander Are Not Lost, with Rev. Sharon Edwards. Series: Standalone Services A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon.

Curious about faith, doubt, and finding God in life’s “wilderness”? Join us this Sunday (online or in-person) as Sharon Edwards shares a hopeful message about being held in the very palm of God’s hand. Come as you are, ask your questions, and breathe in some grace with us.

Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend.  Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts.

At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God.

We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don’t ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love.

Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information.

Keywords:

Death Valley, Lent, wilderness, Jesus, temptation, faith, spiritual desert, angels, breath prayer, solace, fierce landscapes, God’s love, spiritual growth, desert journey, divine presence., presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregon

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Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Sharon Edwards, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, Guests

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I Was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Standalone Services A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Matthew 25.

Curious about how faith speaks into immigration, empathy, and our shared humanity? Join us this Sunday, online or in-person, as we hear Steven share Maria’s story and explore Jesus-shaped compassion for our neighbors. You’re welcome to come, listen, question, and reflect. You have an open invitation.

Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend.  Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts.

At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God.

We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don’t ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love.

Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information.

Keywords:

First Presbyterian, spacious Christianity, diversity, authentic faith, radical love, Maria’s story, immigration, dehumanization, empathy, compassion, Jesus’ teachings, vulnerable, incarnation, humanitarian love, community support., presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregon

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Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Sharon Edwards, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, Guests

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Love Anyway…Don’t Be A Jerk, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Standalone Services A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Mark 7.24-30.

Join us this Sunday to hear a thought-provoking message on loving others, even those we disagree with. Whether online or in-person, come with an open mind and heart as we explore what it means to love alike, not just think alike. All are welcome!

Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend.  Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts.

At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God.

We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don’t ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love.

Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information.

Keywords:

love despite differences, Christian faith test, finding God, open mind, open heart, Syrophoenician woman, Jesus’s transformation, cultural conditioning, broader mission, open to learning, be opened, political sign, neighbor reconciliation, don’t be a jerk, love one another, presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregon

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Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Sharon Edwards, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, Guests

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Blessed Are the Gentle in a Heartless World, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Standalone Services A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Proverbs 4:23.

Curious about a different way to live in such an outraged world? Join us this Sunday, online or in person, as we explore Jesus’ upside-down promise, “Blessed are the meek.” Come hear a hopeful word about gentle strength, guarding your heart, and walking for peace, one small step at a time.

Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend.  Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts.

At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God.

We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don’t ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love.

Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information.

Keywords:

Guard your heart, Beatitudes, meekness, gentleness, outrage, bitterness, despair, humility, compassion, nonviolence, peace, resilience, vulnerability, love, forgiveness., presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregon

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Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Sharon Edwards, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, Guests

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The Spiritual Gifts of Winter, with Rev. Sharon Edwards. Series: Standalone Services A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Psalm 116.

Curious about finding meaning in the “winter” seasons of life? Join us this Sunday (online or in-person) as Sharon Edwards shares a hopeful message about rest, darkness, and renewal. Come as you are, explore at your own pace, and see how winter might be a gift, not just something to endure.

Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend. Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts.

At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God.

We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don’t ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love.

Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. 

Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information.

Keywords:

Winter, spiritual gifts, rest, darkness, Psalm 116, sadness, wintering, nature, renewal, patience, waiting, holiness, growth, connection, prayer., presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregon

Featuring:

Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Sharon Edwards, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, Guests

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We are Born Spiritual, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Rediscovering Jesus A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Matthew 3:13–17.

You’re invited this Sunday (online or in person) to explore a hopeful message about grit grounded in grace. Come hear why you “came from love, are made by love, and are here to love,” and how that changes the way we face a messy world. All questions, doubts, and curiosities welcome.

Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend. Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts.

At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God.

We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don’t ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love.

Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information.

Keywords:

Worship service, spacious Christianity, diversity, sacred stories, radical love, mercy, grace, love, trauma, dignity, goodness, grit, unconditional love, baptism, Jesus., presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, Oregon

Featuring:

Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Sharon Edwards, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, Guests

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The Light Within Us All, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Rediscovering Jesus A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: John 1:5.

Curious about finding light in the darkest times? Join us this Sunday, either online or in-person, for an uplifting message from Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Reflect on the profound truth that just a little light can illuminate even the deepest shadows. We might just carry the light of love and hope into the new year together.

Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend.  Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts.

At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God.

We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don’t ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love.

Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information.

Keywords:

light of Jesus, bearers of light, Christmas Eve, Howard Thurman, work of Christmas, let there be light, mirror metaphor, bus driver story, reflecting light, agent of illumination, force of peace, candle of comfort, peace and love, small acts, ripple effect, presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregon

Featuring:

Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Sharon Edwards, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, Guests

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ONLINE Dec 24th: Christmas Eve: Making Space for Love to Be Born, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski.

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Christmas Eve: Making Space for Love to Be Born, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Rediscovering Jesus A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Luke 2.

Wondering what Christmas is really all about? Join us Christmas Eve online or in-person, as we explore how even a small bit of openness can make room for unexpected love and hope. You don’t need to have it all figured out; just come curious and see what this story might awaken in you.

At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God.

We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don’t ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love.

Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information.

Keywords:

Christmas Eve, love, gratitude, grief, hope, Wally, Christmas pageant, improvisation, Maya, nurse, warm conversation, compassion, space, God, miracle., presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregon

Featuring:

Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Sharon Edwards, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, Guests

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If. You. Want., with Rev. Sharon Edwards. Series: Rediscovering Jesus A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Luke 1:33-34.

Come join us this Sunday, online or in person. We will explore what it means to be “midwives of God” in our everyday lives. If you’re curious, questioning, or just needing hope this season, you’re welcome to walk this Advent road with us and discover how Christ might be born in you today.

Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend.  Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts.

At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God.

We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don’t ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love.

Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information.

Keywords:

Advent Road, Bethlehem, St John of the Cross, midwife of God, Mary, angel, divine birth, holy imagination, Meister Eckhart, Barbara Brown Taylor, yes and, improv comedy, love incarnate, bearers of light, compassion., presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregon

Featuring:

Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Sharon Edwards, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, Guests

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