A Spacious Christianity

Journeying with Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Advent 2024 A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Ephesians 3.20.

Take the journey with Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem, envisioning their weariness on the long trip and finding shelter in a stable for Jesus’ birth, where God meets us in our weariness.

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:

mary, joseph, weariness, night, child, candles, weary, journey, hope, advent season, bethlehem, world, god, sleep, spacious, birth, weary world rejoices, fear, christmas, trudge, presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregon

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Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Brave of Heart, Guests

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Extraordinary Gratitude, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Ordinary People With Extraordinary Hearts A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Ephesians 3.20.

Come as you are this Sunday – whether in person or online – and join us as we explore the Parable of the Sower. Discover how God’s radical generosity can transform even the most unlikely soil. Together, let’s be inspired to “astonish a mean and angry world with acts of kindness.” All are welcome.

About the Series, Ordinary People With Extraordinary Hearts: In this series, we explore Ephesians 3:20, which tells us that God "is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us." This powerful verse reminds us that even though we are ordinary people, God can do extraordinary things through our lives when we rely on His strength and not our own. In this series, we will look at examples of ordinary men and women in the world and the Bible who allowed God to work through them in amazing ways. We will discuss how they exemplified extraordinary faith, hope, and love. And we will challenge one another to live out these virtues in our daily lives, so that God's power can be displayed through us. We hope you will join us for this encouraging and inspiring series as we explore together what it means to be ordinary people with extraordinary hearts. Come ready to look deeper into God's Word and tap into the extraordinary life God desires for each of 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:

Welcoming, Transformative, Generous, Hopeful, Empowering, Uplifting, Belonging, Inclusive, Spiritual Growth, Thoughtful, Compassionate, Inspiring, Reflective, Joyful, Encouraging, Unconditional Love, Extravagant Grace, Meaningful, Relevant, Purpose-Driven, Community, Enlightening, Thought-Provoking, Open-Minded, Humble, presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregon

Featuring:

Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Brave of Heart, Guests

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Extraordinary Empathy, with Becca Ellis. Series: Ordinary People With Extraordinary Hearts A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Matthew 9; 1 Kings; Isaiah 46.

Join us this Sunday to hear a powerful message on finding hope and compassion in challenging times. We’ll be gathering online and in-person – come as you are and let’s explore how to care for ourselves and each other.

About the Series, Ordinary People With Extraordinary Hearts: In this series, we explore Ephesians 3:20, which tells us that God "is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us." This powerful verse reminds us that even though we are ordinary people, God can do extraordinary things through our lives when we rely on His strength and not our own. In this series, we will look at examples of ordinary men and women in the world and the Bible who allowed God to work through them in amazing ways. We will discuss how they exemplified extraordinary faith, hope, and love. And we will challenge one another to live out these virtues in our daily lives, so that God's power can be displayed through us. We hope you will join us for this encouraging and inspiring series as we explore together what it means to be ordinary people with extraordinary hearts. Come ready to look deeper into God's Word and tap into the extraordinary life He desires for each of 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:

Empathy, Compassion, Womb-like love, Healing, Hope, Community, Carrying/being carried, Despair, Micro-dosing hope, Interrupting apathy, presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregon

Featuring:

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

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Extraordinary Service, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Ordinary People With Extraordinary Hearts A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Genesis 12.2;Matthew 16.24.

Join us this Sunday to explore living a life of greater generosity and purpose. Hear an inspiring message on finding your ‘ikigai’ – the reason to wake up each morning. Connect with us online or in-person, all are welcome!

About the Series, Ordinary People With Extraordinary Hearts: In this series, we explore Ephesians 3:20, which tells us that God "is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us." This powerful verse reminds us that even though we are ordinary people, God can do extraordinary things through our lives when we rely on His strength and not our own. In this series, we will look at examples of ordinary men and women in the world and the Bible who allowed God to work through them in amazing ways. We will discuss how they exemplified extraordinary faith, hope, and love. And we will challenge one another to live out these virtues in our daily lives, so that God's power can be displayed through us. We hope you will join us for this encouraging and inspiring series as we explore together what it means to be ordinary people with extraordinary hearts. Come ready to look deeper into God's Word and tap into the extraordinary life He desires for each of 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:

generosity, faith and trust, living for others, spiritual practice, daring adventure, relationships, meaningful life, ikigai, heart’s deep gladness, divine voice, God’s love, joy in giving, purpose, deep joy, healing and transformation, presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregon

Featuring:

Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Brave of Heart, Guests

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Extraordinary Generosity, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Ordinary People With Extraordinary Hearts A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1.1-3; Hebrews 12.1-2.

Join us this Sunday, either online or in-person, to hear an inspiring message about choosing love over fear, even in challenging times. Let’s come together as a community and be encouraged to leave a lasting legacy of faith, hope, and generosity. All are welcome.

About the Series, Ordinary People With Extraordinary Hearts: In this series, we explore Ephesians 3:20, which tells us that God "is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within 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:

election impact, shared humanity, generosity trust, mental health crisis, ordinary hearts, legacy of faith, adversity witness, giving makes glad, cloud of witnesses, personal cloud, future generations, steadfast hope, love wins, ordinary people, courageous choices, presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregon

Featuring:

Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Brave of Heart, Guests

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Remembering Who We Are, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: A Braver Way A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Matthew 5.5, Matthew 23.11, 2 Corinthians 5.

Join us this Sunday, either online or in-person, to hear a powerful message about promoting healing, peace, and the common good. Let’s come together to explore how we can be a force for tenderness and mercy in this world.

About the Series, A Braver Way: Finding Calm, Wisdom and Courage in these Anxious Days

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:

voting importance, moral neutrality, Christian leadership, tenderness and mercy, meek and gentle, power and privilege, public service, racial injustice, forgiveness, election encouragement, spiritual discernment, common good, peacemakers, revolution of mercy, presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregon

Featuring:

Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Brave of Heart, Guests

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Generosity - Speaking a Good Word into People’s Lives, with Rev. Dr. Rob Hagan. Series: A Braver Way A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9, , Acts 7:59-60.

Join us this Sunday, either online or in-person, to hear an inspiring message on activating hope, living in abundance, and becoming ‘divine agents’ of compassion. Rev. Dr. Rob Hagan shares powerful stories and biblical insights you won’t want to miss.

About the Series, A Braver Way: Finding Calm, Wisdom and Courage in these Anxious Days

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:

Generosity, Heliotropic principle, Hope, Abundance vs. Scarcity, Compassion, Divine agents, Feeding of the 5,000, Activation, Eulogy, Lynn Twist, Money as currency of love, Personal stories, High school camp, Reaching out, Carrying others, presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregon

Featuring:

Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Brave of Heart, Guests

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Love Anyway…Don’t Be A Jerk, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: A Braver Way 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!

About the Series, A Braver Way: Finding Calm, Wisdom and Courage in these Anxious Days

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

Featuring:

Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Brave of Heart, Guests

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Being There for One Another, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: A Braver Way A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Matthew 5.43-44; John 8; Psalm 19; Colossians 3.12,15.

Join us this Sunday, either online or in person, to hear a powerful message on choosing love over malice, even in divided times. Let’s come together to reflect, breathe, and open our hearts. All are welcome.

About the Series, A Braver Way: Finding Calm, Wisdom and Courage in these Anxious Days

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:

Abraham Lincoln, Jesus’ teachings, love enemies, radical love, political season, de-escalate anger, Gospel of John, woman in adultery, religious leaders, public discourse, spiritual practices, words matter, peace of Christ, sacred energy, new story, presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregon

Featuring:

Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Brave of Heart, Guests

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Joy as Radical Resistance, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: A Braver Way A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon.

Join us this Sunday, either online or in-person, to hear an inspiring message about finding joy and beauty even in the midst of life’s challenges. Come explore “The Braver Way” with us. It could be just what you need.

About the Series, A Braver Way: Finding Calm, Wisdom and Courage in these Anxious Days

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:

joy, god, despair, braver, gift, life, gratitude, presence, world, lilia, places, sorrow, suffering, beauty, hearts, grief, smoky mountain, grace, live, laugh, presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregon

Featuring:

Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Brave of Heart, Guests

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