Pastor Daeho Kang - Jesus' ancestral heritage is a mixed bag.   There are saints, scoundrels, and everything in between.  King David himself is a mix of both the best and worst any human, much less a king, can be. Join us as we learn about the colorful people who make up Jesus' family tree and how a checkered family past relates to a faithful future. 

Pastor Laura Katherine Stern - “Christ the King Sunday,” the traditional title for this final day of the Christian Year, focuses on the emphasis of allegiance to the Savior, Jesus the Christ.

Pastor Laura Katherine Stern - In this simple but challenging text, God commands the people of Israel to bring pure oil to the temple in order to keep the lamps lit.  The meaning is two-fold. First, literally, we need to provide what is needed to keep the lights on.  Second, figuratively, we need to provide what is needed to keep the light of God shining in the world.

Pastor Laura Katherine Stern - John the Baptist's call for repentance has specific asks attached, "whoever has two coats must share with anyone who has none; and whoever has food must do likewise."  Join us as we consider the ways our faith makes specific asks of us to be in service to others.

Pastor Laura Katherine Stern - On All Saints' Sunday United Methodists publicly remember and honor those who have passed away by lighting candles, ringing bells of remembrance, and calling the names of those lost in the previous year. Please join us as we gather to honor our saints and grieve our losses collectively.

Pastor Daeho Kang - Often in church we like to focus on the spiritual, rather than material, aspects of gift giving. However, one of the first stories after our Lord's birth is that of people bringing Him material gifts.  Join us as we think on these gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh and what and how we, too, present gifts to honor God. 

Pastor Laura Katherine Stern - Again and again, our Scriptures promise that this life is not the end - that there is something more - something eternal.  However, what does eternal life really mean?  How does this assurance of eternal life help us live our lives in the here-and-now?

Pastor Laura Katherine Stern - For the many debates over how to worship, the Scriptures offer very little instructions on worship styles or worship orders.  What Scriptures do make clear, however, is the why - that the act of worship matters to God.  Join us this week as we explore what worship is and why we engage in it. 

Pastor Laura Katherine Stern - Certain things, items, and rituals, we deem sacred. However what we deem sacred and why is often more assumed than understood. Join us this week as we explore the meaning of sacraments and the importance of our two sacraments, Baptism and Holy Communion, in particular.

Pastor Laura Katherine Stern - The heart of the salvation story is in the story of Jesus Christ and the cross.  But the salvation theme begins in the Old Testament, particularly in God's relationship with Israel.  This ancient song of praise from Isaiah makes clear our salvation is in God and God alone.  Join us as we name our need for a Savior and explore what salvation means for our lives.