When Jesus died, one of the things that changed was that we as followers of Jesus now have access to God that those before never did. In this passage Paul shares what a big deal this is. Join us this Sunday morning as we talk about what an awesome privilege it is to experience the presence of God.

Last week we began to discuss the rules that those in the family of Jesus Christ gather around. This week we continue to explore the soaring heights of the law of Jesus as we are confronted with his instruction on how to treat our enemies and those who mean us harm. Part of the series KinFolk.

Every family has guidelines by which they live. The rules let us know what is off limits and for what we should strive. When you are kin through Jesus, the family rules are much more invigorating and distinct from the rules we find elsewhere in our culture. How these Christ-kin codes are interpreted by our denominational cousins and aunties is also hotly contested and debated. Kinfolk! Join us as we wrestle, explore, wonder, and work toward a more full understanding of the Jesus-family rules and an ever increasing creative flourishing. Part Four of the Kinfolk series.

As kinfolk, the family of God, we are part of a community unified by the grace we have received and the life we want to live(in Christ). While we strive and hope and pray for unity, we are not the same. We are part of one body but with different parts and a variety of functions, roles and life experiences- unity within diversity. This is an inspiring vision but living it, well that’s a bit different. Join us as we explore What you don’t gotta do in the family of God. Part three of the sermon series Kinfolk.

What type of picture comes to mind when you think of your relationship with God? Does it look like eating together at a table? In the scriptures one of the main metaphors for God and his people is a bride and groom-a marriage. When we receive the bread and the wine it is sometimes called the wedding feast. It represents a covenant of love renewed every Sunday between us and God. Listen in as we discuss this food for the soul. Part Two of Kinfolk.

Baptism marks the beginning of joining a new family- one started by Jesus. This family isn’t defined by race, allegiance to country, the will of a parent, or blood. It transcends our categories of “us” and “them”. It has the potential to reconcile the impossible chasms of fear and hatred amongst human identities and reconnect those alienated from God. Listen in as we we become reacquainted with our family of origin. Part One of the sermon series Kinfolk.

In the only glimpse we get of Jesus’ childhood we see a boy of twelve who was able to ask questions that astonished the religious leaders of his day. As we observe Epiphany this Sunday, we ponder the story of the child-who-would-become-savior and the place wonderful questions have in a life of faith in Christ.

What is the cure for cynicism? In this season of Advent, we are reminded of the coming of Christ within the detailed account in the book of Luke - through the lens of two pregnant women. And through this account, we may ask ourselves: Where does love, something that requires a lot of courage, belong in our own lives? And how can we be containers of love to others? It is through this story that we discover when you are captive to envy or cynicism, it alerts you to your need of love and belonging.

Everyone has to contend with anxiety, a fear of the unknown circling around and around in our minds. How do we break from this cycle? Join us as Jamin explores Philippians 4:4-7 on the third Sunday of Advent.

How did Jesus’ words and John’s actions influence a small town of Christians in southern France to heroic actions during World War II? Could our own faithful actions also create a bigger impact than we could possibly imagine in our broken world? What does your truthful living look like? Because it is not about power. It is about love.