Epiclesis

Does it require courage to deny self? Yes, say the church fathers. In a narcissistic age that prizes comfort and wealth, we would do well to listen to the courageous voices from our ancient Christian past-- brothers and sisters who lived through surprisingly similar times to ours. Be challenged today to deny self.

Part three of a trio of a conversations with Dr. Teresa Gardner about the fall retreat she's leading for us titled "Finding Jesus in the Feasts." Teresa is the director of the Zion Center for Worship and the Arts and is coming to Sacramento with ten of her dancers on October 16-17, 2020. In this final installment, Teresa talks about the third feast we'll be focusing on: Tabernacles. Did you know that Teresa is bringing a troupe of dancers with her to help us learn and celebrate the feasts?!

Part two of a conversation with Dr. Teresa Gardner about the retreat she's leading for us in the fall titled "Finding Jesus in the Feasts." Teresa is the director of the Zion Center for Worship and the Arts and is coming to Sacramento with ten of her dancers on October 16-17, 2020. In this episode, Teresa talks about the second feast we'll be focusing on: Pentecost. Did you know that Pentecost also has images and echoes of a wedding? Join us!

In this short audio clip, theologian Robert Webber talks about narcissism and the focus on self in worship. He asks, for the narcissist, from where does worship arise? Listen and find out.

Part one of a conversation with Dr. Teresa Gardner about the retreat she's leading for us in the fall titled "Finding Jesus in the Feasts." Teresa is the director of the Zion Center for Worship and the Arts and is coming to Sacramento with ten of her dancers on October 16-17, 2020. In this installment, Teresa gives a broad overview of the retreat then talks about the first feast we'll be focusing on: Passover. Join us!

Pastor Chris spoke about a temptation to panic in the wake of the wide range of events in our nation. Should Christians be asking "How can we make a better world?" or is there a better, New Testament-mindset question to ask? He ended with three biblical passages that remind us of our purpose and calling in this world. Join us for a compelling, hopeful, message about our current state of conditions that has roots that go back to the Garden, to the Tower of Babel, and to Pentecost.

The articles he mentioned are here, and here.

Could you use some encouragement today? Hear some hopeful words from God's word and from the early Christian writer Tertullian-- and see a vision of heavenly promise.

Part three of a trio of conversations about narcissism in the church concludes with Dr. Jennifer Harris talking about the church. Is it possible that an entire church takes on the characteristics of narcissism? Join us for the final of three important interviews about the destructive nature of this difficult-to-diagnose disorder: Part 1, Narcissism in the Pulpit; Part 2, Narcissism in the Pew; Part 3, Narcissism in the Parish.

Part two of a trio of conversations about narcissism in the church continues with Dr. Jennifer Harris talking about the person in the pew. What happens when narcissism comes to church, and what should we do about folks in the church who exhibit its traits? Join us for the second in three important interviews about the destructive nature of this difficult-to-diagnose disorder: Part 1, Narcissism in the Pulpit; Part 2, Narcissism in the Pew; Part 3, Narcissism in the Parish.

Part one of a trio of conversations about narcissism in the church begins with Dr. Jennifer Harris talking about the role of pastor. What happens when narcissism comes to church, and what should we do if we suspect it's in our leadership? Join us for the first in three important interviews about the destructive nature of this difficult-to-diagnose disorder: Part 1, Narcissism in the Pulpit; Part 2, Narcissism in the Pew; Part 3, Narcissism in the Parish.