"Hope always comes when we open ourselves up to the support and partnership and love of other people." - Pastor Lorne Hlad

Pastor Lorne reminds us of the joy that God provides when we open ourselves up to living life in community, surrounded by people who will walk with us through the good and the bad.

“We’re lighting a candle that’s talking about a different kind of peace.’” – Pastor Alex Hoops

Pastor Alex explores how the true peace offered through Christ is not to be confused with “quiet”, but rather is a peace that comes from trusting that God will always guide us.

"This Advent, brothers and sisters, don't just prepare your homes. Prepare yourselves to remember that God has given us more gifts than we could ever hope for that have the capacity to transform and change us." - Pastor Alex Hoops

In this first week of Advent, Pastor Alex explores God's gift of hope and how it help us endure the good and bad times of our lives.

“Empires are temporary. God’s kingdom is not.’” – Pastor Lorne Hlad

Pastor Lorne reminds us that God’s Kingdom is not like the kingdoms of the earth. It’s a kingdom that’s built on love and mercy with open doors welcoming all people inside.

"The cycle of life for people who follow Jesus is that we experience a thousand deaths. And on the other end of them we experience a thousand rebirths." - Pastor Lorne Hlad

In this week's sermon, Pastor Lorne reminds us that God is always working in our lives, even during our lowest moments.

“Our hope is not in political parties, it’s in and always has been in Christ.’” – Pastor Alex Hoops

Pastor Alex reminds us that regardless of our views on politics, we are people who are called to love God and love our neighbor.

"Big steps is the [phrase] we use, but it has nothing to do with physical distance. Big steps are intentional steps...it has everything to do with our hopes connected to them." - Pastor Alex Hoops

Pastor Alex asks us to consider how God is calling us all into taking the next big step in our lives.

“I want you to think of those people in your life that have modeled a heart of serving and giving, of love and sharing for you.’” – Pastor Lorne Hlad

Pastor Lorne reminds us that bold generosity is a lifelong commitment to serving and giving so that others may know God’s love in their life.

“True abundance is found in a beautiful hope that exists in the midst of challenges and says, ‘The worst thing is not the last thing.’” – Pastor Alex Hoops

Pastor Alex reminds us that even in our darkest moments we can trust in Jesus and that the worst thing is not the last thing.

“We have to learn to get past the walls we build if we want to experience true, authentic community.” – Pastor Lorne Hlad

Pastor Lorne explores how all people are invited into the life-giving, authentic community that Christ offers as they are.