How do you respond when your life is threatened? Do you fight or do you flight. In 168 BC the Jewish religion was outlawed by the Syrian Greek king Antiochus IV. A group of Jewish revolutionaries decided to fight. Led by Judas "Maccabeus", the revolution was successful in winning back the temple and eventually establishing the first independent Jewish state in more than 400 years. But at what cost? The Maccabees inflicted violence not only on Antiochus' army but also on their own people. Ultimately, due infighting and their own lust for power, the Israel lost its independence to the Romans.

The book of Daniel is written during this period to provide a third way alternative to the violence of the Maccabees and the surrender of many others. It is a brilliant critique of power and a resilient call to have hope in a seemingly hopeless situation.

Preached by Dakota Roberts a Seminarian at Eden Theological Seminary on Sunday, July 24th.

Be Real Not Fake 4- Good Friends Are Loyal by Faith United Church of Christ

Be Real, Not Fake 3 - Give Thanks by Faith United Church of Christ

Sermon Preached on SUnday, June 23rd by Pastor Scott Simmons.

Sermon preached by Pastor Scott Simmons on Sunday, June 16th.

Holy Spirit 2 - Let Congruence Influence by Faith United Church of Christ

What is the Holy Spirit? How do we receive it? And how do we work with it? This message responds to these questions about this core concept of the Christian faith.

Sermon preached by guest Pastor Chuck Jordan on Sunday, May 26th.

Sermon preached on Sunday, May 19th.