Sunday Gathering December 15, 2024
Ryan Kenny (Psalm 23)

“People are in one of two categories, the haves or the have nots.” Another way of saying this, people either lack or don’t lack. But lack goes beyond whether someone possesses something or not, doesn’t it? You could have much and yet still live from lack or you could have little and actually lack nothing. Are you aware of the ways in which you live from a place of lack? Maybe, through better understanding our relationship to lack, we could better access a peace that is beyond our ability to achieve.

Sunday Gathering December 8, 2024
Jess Jackson (Psalm 131)

Sunday Gathering December 1, 2024
Ryan Kenny (Isaiah 9:2-7)

“Peace be with you,” a common refrain of Jesus. Sometimes, it can be hard to believe this peace is available given our unwanted circumstances and undesired challenges. Though, there has been a promise that has stood the test of time, that has changed the face of the earth and that has compelled people to live with hope and joy in the midst of suffering, a promise of Peace.

Sunday Gathering November 24, 2024
Ryan Kenny (Genesis 6-9)

The story of Noah's Ark is more than a tale of floods and animals—it’s a profound critique of human wickedness, divine justice, and God's unrelenting grace. How does the ancient flood narrative shape our understanding of a God who chooses mercy over destruction, even when the human heart remains bent toward chaos?

Sunday Gathering November 17, 2024
Ryan Kenny (Genesis 4:1-17)

The first murder in scripture, Cain gets angry and kills his brother Abel. As westerners, we may be inclined to read this story and think “well, someone was going to kill someone eventually.” Or maybe, “wow, at least I am not like Cain.” But, what if pausing to ask certain questions invites us into the story that helps make sense of ourselves and all that’s wrong in the world… a sense that helps you and I live with more peace, freedom and integrity that changes the world.

Sunday Gathering November 10, 2024
Ryan Kenny (Genesis 2:3-3:24)

A talking snake, a forbidden apple, nakedness and fig leaves, Genesis can seem to be a far off story in a far off land. What if the problems aren’t there to be dismissed but can give direction? Direction that brings meaning and purpose, better able to make sense of what drives us and defines us which often leads to shame, guilt and fear.

Sunday Gathering November 3, 2024
Ryan Kenny (Genesis 1:1-2:3)

It doesn’t necessarily tell us how, but it does tell us who and maybe even why. While written long ago, and our rational minds struggling to make sense of it all, what if the creation account of Genesis 1 was more relevant than ever? An account beyond the superficial and fleeting ways we try to find meaning, identity and purpose today.

Sunday Gathering October 27, 2024
Ryan Kenny

Oftentimes, we don’t notice the current we are swimming in until it takes us away. In a political season like this one, two opposing forces are asking us to be for one and against the other. There seems to be a drift toward polarization, division and hatred as part of choosing our party. If we want to become more beautiful, peaceful and unifying people, we are invited notice the drift and resist.

Sunday Gathering October 20, 2024
Kate Houk

Together we will explore the context and experiences of Julian of Norwich that led to her famous quote: “Sin is inevitable. All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well.” We will notice how God relates to us in our pain and how to find him in the midst of our suffering.

Sunday Gathering October 13, 2024
Brian Ross (Matthew 25:31-46)

Each election season comes with polarizing commitments and promises by politicians, whether it be in regard to inflation and taxes, jobs and borders, domestic and foreign policy. Each of these commitments and promises are for your benefit, each side having a different agenda to speak to their audiences desires, needs and even core fears though they tend to divide in divisive ways.

What if, no matter the political side of the aisle you stand, there was a way to stay connected amidst the polarization. Connected to a God who is above it all yet working in it all, connected to your co-workers, neighbors and family even though you disagree, and connected to others in a way that brings you purpose and significance?