We can embrace the darkness in Advent, face it, name it, and turn our attention to the the coming Light. But, as we learn from the stories of oppressed people, […]

Guest speaker Gayle Boss, author of All Creation Waits, shares about her own discovery of Advent and how its practices are deeply rooted in the biological rhythms of creation. Includes an […]

We start Advent with the story of Zechariah in the temple. Sometimes our words, like Zechariah’s, manifest our own limits of what we can imagine, while silence makes more room for the […]

From the Sea of Reeds to the bitter springs of Marah to the oasis at Elim, Exodus 15 tells a story of finding spiritual refreshment and hope. Learn more about […]

Today, as we continue our vision series, we focus on cultivating open hearts and generous giving as the birth of the compassionate self and as resistance to harm. Learn more […]

Using a brief tour of church history as a framework, we talk about how “Solus Jesus” fits into how we view the Bible—taking it as a “means of grace” or […]

We talk about the church holiday of Allhollowtide and remember together those who have died and been gathered to their ancestors. Learn more about Blue Ocean Church at a2blue.org. You can […]

Dr. Sarah Emmanuel, a Jewish scholar of the New Testament, continues her talk on understanding Jesus, the movement that built up around him, and the texts we call the New […]

Using Jesus’ picture of needing new wineskins for new wine, we talk about the changes taking place in the wider church and the task we feel we’ve been given as […]

Dr. Sarah Emmanuel, a Jewish scholar of the New Testament, lays a foundation for understanding Jesus, the movement that built up around him, and the texts we call the New […]