There are seasons in life when hope feels easy. There are moments when the sun is shining, relationships are healthy, bills are paid, and the future seems full of promise. During these times, hope comes naturally. But that is not when hope is most needed. Hope is most needed when the diagnosis arrives, when the relationship ends, when we watch the news and wonder what has happened to our country, our world, and our neighbors. Hope is most needed when grief settles into our hearts and refuses to leave.

MESSAGE: "Here's Hoping" by Kenny Bishop

SCRIPTURE: Romans 5:5

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We receive the Bible as our foundation for what is good and right. It is not the only holy text or common writing that informs who we are, but it is where we begin our "truth." But how do we discern its words? How is it that where we see Jesus as a model of compassion, others who follow him see harsh judgment and condemnation. It is said that if we're going to make a case for God's goodness and grace, we'd better be sure to have scripture to back it up. Today, we look at some of the many verses that tell us how to live as God's ambassadors in a complicated world.

MESSAGE: "It's In the Bible" by Kenny Bishop

SCRIPTURE: Acts 2:1-15

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This month's Lexington Pride Festival is about a month earlier than usual, but this special weekend gives us an opportunity to celebrate part of God's wonderful creation as the city's LGBTQ community comes together, as the original Pride did, in both jubilee and protest. We believe celebrating our LGBTQ siblings is a spiritual act and one that God expects of us as holy followers. Join us as we explore what it means to stand in solidarity with this beautiful community.

MESSAGE: "Pride" by Kenny Bishop

SCRIPTURE: Galatians 3:26-28

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Today is Pentecost Sunday. Grace Ellen tells a story about growing up, spending time with family, enjoying life, and learning lessons. Today, Grace Ellen tells us about going to the fairgrounds with "Fat Mama" and "Fat Daddy" to be a part of the dedication service for Harmony Acres Fairgrounds. All the churches in the community were going to be there, and the experience of so many believers from different traditions, denominations, and beliefs reminded her of what it must've been like on the day of Pentecost when all of the people were together for one purpose.

MESSAGE: "A Little Like Heaven" by Pam Lee-Miller as Grace Ellen

SCRIPTURE: Acts 2:1-15

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We need change. Our world needs big changes. Our leaders have betrayed our trust, corruption and greed have stopped hiding themselves, and the church's responsibility to step in as holders and proclaimers of truth has never been more important or vital. The writer of Acts wrote about the urgency in their time, and it now reflects on us and our time.MESSAGE: "Waiting For the World to Change" by Pam Lee-Miller

SCRIPTURE: Acts 1:1-11

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The prophet Isaiah gives us one of the most intimate images of God in all of scripture. Not a king. Not a judge. Not a distant ruler. But a mother. The prophet asks, "Can a woman forget her nursing child?" We know that many have warm memories of happy moments with their mothers, while others don't. Some find comfort in the promises of maternal love, while others find it strange and distant. Maybe what our world needs isn't more mothers; maybe we simply need more mothering.MESSAGE: "Mothering" by Kenny Bishop

SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 49:15

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Here’s the thing: “Do not let your hearts be troubled” can sound like a platitude if we’re not careful. It can feel like something stitched onto a pillow rather than spoken into a world that is unraveling. But in the Gospel of John, these words aren’t soft or sentimental; they're spoken in the shadow of fear, confusion, and loss. This is not a calm moment for Jesus' disciples, any more than this is a calm moment in our world today. It was a breaking point for them, and for many of us, it feels like we're about to break now. Join us as we talk about what it means to hold our troubled hearts through a troubled world.

MESSAGE: "Troubled" by Kenny Bishop

SCRIPTURE: John 14:1-12

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In the 40-day period following his resurrection before ascending into heaven, Jesus appeared to his disciples and followers several times. This week, as Simon Peter, Thomas, and others were fishing without much luck, a mysterious man convinced them to cast their nets on the other side of the boat to see if their luck might change, and did it ever! Encounters with Jesus may not always end with such miraculous results, but then again, why can't they?

MESSAGE: "The Charge On the Beach" by Pam Lee-Miller

SCRIPTURE: John 21:1-14

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Easter resurrection happens in all kinds of ways, even in the process of moving and walking; sometimes it even happens in our attempts to escape our worries and troubles. The movement pulls us out of the constraints that bind us, the worry that weighs us down, the pressure that builds up inside of us. The experience of resurrection also comes from the experience of eating with others, sharing both words and food around the table, communion, and fellowship that happens in all kinds of ways.

MESSAGE: "It Was In the Bread" by Pam Lee-Miller

SCRIPTURE: Luke 24:13-35

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Easter was not a thing when Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to the tomb the morning after Jesus was buried. They did not have our modern perspective, and, more importantly, we do not have theirs. The first Easter was dramatic, scary, and confusing. The pageantry, nice outfits, and stained glass we've given to it over the centuries have blunted the reality of its messiness. But finding it again reveals to us that Easter means we may need to return to the tomb again from time to time, but that doesn't mean we have to go in. The Marys never went into the tomb--and never should we.

MESSAGE: "They Met Him on The Way" by Kenny Bishop

SCRIPTURE: Matthew 28:1-10

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