A Spacious Christianity

Dismantling Racism, with Rev. Kally Elliott. Series: A Ruckus For Good A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Luke 5:1-11.

About the Series, A Ruckus For Good: Wendell Berry suggests we "practice resurrection." We take the calling of practicing resurrection seriously at First Presbyterian. We will celebrate the promise of Easter that “Love Wins” exploring how we are called to create a ruckus for good in our community and in throughout the world. We will address many of the issues that impact our lives together through the lens of our faith.

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:

jesus, deep waters, boat, structural racism, lord, nets, racism, simon, worked, fisherman, god, neighborhoods, crowds, people, lived, neighbor, infect, peter, fish, spacious, presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregon

Featuring:

Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Kally Elliott, Tyler McQuilkin, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, Guests

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Reducing Gun Violence, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: A Ruckus For Good A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon.

About the Series, A Ruckus For Good: Wendell Berry suggests we "practice resurrection." We take the calling of practicing resurrection seriously at First Presbyterian. We will celebrate the promise of Easter that “Love Wins” exploring how we are called to create a ruckus for good in our community and in throughout the world. We will address many of the issues that impact our lives together through the lens of our faith.

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.

Featuring:

Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Kally Elliott, Tyler McQuilkin, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, Guests

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Addressing the Mental Health Crisis, with Rev. Kally Elliott. Series: A Ruckus For Good A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon.

About the Series, A Ruckus For Good: Wendell Berry suggests we "practice resurrection." We take the calling of practicing resurrection seriously at First Presbyterian. We will celebrate the promise of Easter that “Love Wins” exploring how we are called to create a ruckus for good in our community and in throughout the world. We will address many of the issues that impact our lives together through the lens of our faith.

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:

man, serious mental illness, mental health challenges, husband, lives, jesus, healing, mental illness, psychiatrist, story, friendship, love, church, fire pit, friends, god, day, family, depression, symptoms, presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregon

Featuring:

Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Kally Elliott, Tyler McQuilkin, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, Guests

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Feeding the Hungry, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: A Ruckus For Good A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon.

About the Series, A Ruckus For Good: Wendell Berry suggests we "practice resurrection." We take the calling of practicing resurrection seriously at First Presbyterian. We will celebrate the promise of Easter that “Love Wins” exploring how we are called to create a ruckus for good in our community and in throughout the world. We will address many of the issues that impact our lives together through the lens of our faith.

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.

Featuring:

Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Kally Elliott, Tyler McQuilkin, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, Guests

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Loving God's Holy Earth, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: A Ruckus For Good A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Psalm 24:1; Genesis 1:31.

About the Series, A Ruckus For Good: Wendell Berry suggests we "practice resurrection." We take the calling of practicing resurrection seriously at First Presbyterian. We will celebrate the promise of Easter that “Love Wins” exploring how we are called to create a ruckus for good in our community and in throughout the world. We will address many of the issues that impact our lives together through the lens of our faith.

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:

earth, god, creation, relationship, holy, white settlers, treat, sacred, mountains, celebrated, land, greed, world, paradise, people, heal, create, thou, easter, gift, presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregon

Featuring:

Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Kally Elliott, Tyler McQuilkin, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, Guests

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Practicing Resurrection, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: A Ruckus For Good A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Matthew 25.35-46.

About the Series, A Ruckus For Good: Wendell Berry suggests we "practice resurrection." We take the calling of practicing resurrection seriously at First Presbyterian. We will celebrate the promise of Easter that “Love Wins” exploring how we are called to create a ruckus for good in our community and in throughout the world. We will address many of the issues that impact our lives together through the lens of our faith.

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:

church, jesus, people, smell, homeless, world, hungry, serve, cared, life, good news, love, began, father, god, practice, believes, place, presbyterian, encourage, presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregon

Featuring:

Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Kally Elliott, Tyler McQuilkin, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, Guests

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Blessed are the Hopeful, Easter Sunday, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski.  A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: John 20.1-18.

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.

Featuring:

Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Kally Elliott, Tyler McQuilkin, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, Guests

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Blessed are the Rejected, with Rev. Kally Elliott. Series: The Lives We Actually Have A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Matthew 21.1-11.

About the Series, The Lives We Actually Have: We often think spirituality is waiting until some future date when our lives are less of a mess; when the problems are overcome and the conflict is resolved; when the anxiety and fear are quieted; when the doubts and questions are answered; when our bodies ache less; when the pain and grief soften. Our days are complicated by feelings and frustrations that don’t seem altogether spiritual. During this Season of Lent as we walk with Jesus, we will lean into the promise that in the actual days we live – pain-filled, lovely, ordinary, garbage days – there are hidden blessings.

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.

Featuring:

Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Kally Elliott, Tyler McQuilkin, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, Guests

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Blessed Are Those Who Mourn, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: John 11.1-45.

About the Series, The Lives We Actually Have: We often think spirituality is waiting until some future date when our lives are less of a mess; when the problems are overcome and the conflict is resolved; when the anxiety and fear are quieted; when the doubts and questions are answered; when our bodies ache less; when the pain and grief soften. Our days are complicated by feelings and frustrations that don’t seem altogether spiritual. During this Season of Lent as we walk with Jesus, we will lean into the promise that in the actual days we live – pain-filled, lovely, ordinary, garbage days – there are hidden blessings.

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.

Featuring:

Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Kally Elliott, Tyler McQuilkin, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, Guests

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Blessed Are Those Who Feel Alone, with Rev. Tyler McQuilkin. Series: The Lives We Actually Have A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Psalm 23.

Sunday, we’ll explore the question, What can bring comfort and hope during hardships? Psalm 23, written by David while fleeing persecution, has offered comfort throughout history to those facing struggles. But, also today during a pandemic which has caused so much loss, loneliness, and hopelessness. David’s words continue to provide comfort, helping so many find hope and trust in God. Psalm 23 recognizes the existence of dark valleys in life, but assures us that God walks with us through those times.

About the Series, The Lives We Actually Have: We often think spirituality is waiting until some future date when our lives are less of a mess; when the problems are overcome and the conflict is resolved; when the anxiety and fear are quieted; when the doubts and questions are answered; when our bodies ache less; when the pain and grief soften. Our days are complicated by feelings and frustrations that don’t seem altogether spiritual. During this Season of Lent as we walk with Jesus, we will lean into the promise that in the actual days we live – pain-filled, lovely, ordinary, garbage days – there are hidden blessings.

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:

loneliness, psalm, god, people, dark valleys, pandemic, life, walk, struggled, world, seminary, written, students, continues, princeton seminary, comfort, valley, hope, person, surely goodness, presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregon

Featuring:

Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Kally Elliott, Tyler McQuilkin, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, Guests

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