Abiding Hope Church

Reflecting on current events and social injustice, Pastor Jay passionately challenges us to “show up” as Christ showed up for others. From the focus reading: Acts 2:37-47.

Pastor Doug confronts the reality of not meeting in-person while questioning if this time is a chance to be made new in God’s vision for the world. From the focus reading: Acts 2:1-21

Pastor Laura focuses on “Oneness” and the importance of living whole with one another. From the Gospel reading John 17:1-11. 

Thinking of all who are graduating during this time, Pastor Jay reminds us of God’s infinite presence in our lives especially during transitions. From the Gospel John 14:15-21.

In this study we look again at Psalm 22 and what it means to cry out in times like these, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" and how this reminder that lament is a part of the life of faith.

Pastor Doug challenges the way we view our empty church buildings and suggests that this might be what we need right now.

it has been a conversation in some churches whether or not a family can do communion at home, but at Abiding Hope, we believe this table is more than a moment, but a part of a greater connection to the mystical union we have with the church. In this podcast we discuss why we believe home communion is not only OK, but something we believe is a good for the church.

From the Gospel text John 10:1-10, Pastor Laura focuses on the barriers in our lives that stop us from pouring out God’s love to the world.

It's a question some are batting around: Is God responsible for COVID-19? In this Home Connections Bible Study Pastor Doug looks at the prophet Jeremiah as a guidance for answering this question.

Pastor Doug reminds us to be the Risen Christ and to look at what new life is being created during this time.