In the book of Isaiah the ancient Hebrews are yearning for a return from exile. But what if they returned to their homeland and were no better as persons? In the New Testament, the people are waiting for a savior to reclaim the Davidic kingship, but what if they win political control but their hearts are left untransformed? This Sunday Dr. Keck will explore what a true “quality of life” looks like.

Economic struggles have been a reality in our world from the beginning of time. Economic models have developed over the years and our own -- mixed economy with a strong capitalist bent -- has become sacro-saint in our culture. What does our faith have to say in the midst of our current economic landscape? How can we be agents of a more just economic life? Join Pastor Huertas in worship this Sunday!

As we continue preparing for the coming of the Christ child we recognize that often our world does not mirror the world that Christ promises. This week prophets prod us to remember what that world should look like, and convict us into recognizing our being complicit in the ways things are instead of the ways things should be. If we pay attention the good news is that we can become participants in the way of the kin-dom, in a vision like no other. Join Pastor Juan Carlos Huertas for worship this weekend!

Our New Testament was written in Greek, but we began to translate it into English in the 1500’s. This allowed the bible to be read by each person on their own. As wonderful as that was, serious misunderstandings can take place when an English word is placed over the original text. This week Dr. Keck explores how our ideas of hell, sin and even God were made askew by the act of translation itself.

In this first week of Advent, the Apostle Paul tells us that the time is near, and there is no time like the present to have a growth spurt and become more like Jesus. Exploring Pauls complex use of the word sarx (flesh) and modern personality theory, Dr. Keck will try to define what it would mean to “put on our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine our headlines have been filled with the latest on the frontlines. Images of the horrors of war and the human response have filled our notifications and often fill us with despair. And yet we know that though Ukraine is the latest country facing these realities it is not the only one. What is the good news in the midst of this? What do we do as those who believe in one who is the "prince of peace?" Join Pastor Huertas for worship this weekend!

Caesar Augustus had a title (Augustus) become part of his very name. So too, Jesus had a title become part of his own name (Christ). This weekend Dr. Keck will explore the power and the beauty of the spiritual title “Christ.” Join us for worship!

So many things in our lives compete for our ultimate attention, captivate our imaginations, and guide the way we look at the world. In a season where so many of us are rethinking what we invest our lives in and how we live into the future, what would it look like for our lives to be shaped by an ultimate allegiance to the way of Christ? Join Pastor Huertas online this weekend for worship! Join Pastor Huertas online for worship this weekend!

Mixing a bit of the philosophy of Ralph Waldo Emerson and the sheer eccentricity of our wandering sage Jesus, Dr. Keck will make a case that being a little weird is a key to living an intelligent, kind and happy life.

That which we give our life to in light of our encounter with Jesus has an impact. In other words living our faith should have a deep impact in our public life, in the lives of our homes, neighborhoods, and cities. This week we'll allow an ancient prophet, an ancient truth-teller of life together to give us insights in the hopes and dreams of good news in our communal life. Join Pastor Huertas online for worship this weekend!