New Hope PCUSA

This week Pastor Russ brings us a sermon based on Matthew 25:31-46, How are you missing the presence of God in front of you?

This is part 3 of A Bigger Table, exploring stories from those the church has pushed away. This week, our guests talk about the blessings they have received along their journey. 

A Bigger Table is a new series focusing on those who the church has historically pushed to the side. An experiment in healing by listening to stories of those who have faced hurt at the hands of the church. We will start out with the LGBTQ community to hear their stories to charge us with making A Bigger Table.

Monday Coffee is a short dose of inspiration and hope for the beginning of your week, because sometimes work isn't fun.

This week Pastor Russ brings us a sermon based on Matthew 25:14-30, about preparing for the wrong test.

Mr. Bean Video Can Be Found By Clicking Here

This is episode 2 of A Bigger Table, exploring stories from those the church has pushed away. Our guests talk about their journey of faith and what they would like the church to know in this week's episode.

A Bigger Table is a new series focusing on those who the church has historically pushed to the side. An experiment in healing by listening to stories of those who have faced hurt at the hands of the church or christians. We will start out with the LGBTQ community to hear their stories and hopefully charge us with making A Bigger Table.

This week Pastor Russ brings us a sermon on Matthew 25:1-13

A Bigger Table is a new series focusing on those who the church has historically pushed to the side. An experiment in healing by listening to stories of those who have faced hurt at the hands of the church or christians. We will start out with the LGBTQ community to hear their stories and hopefully charge us with making A Bigger Table.

 

LGBTQ Definitions: Can Be Found Here

On this Labor Day weekend, something from left field is afoot at New Hope. Nick Rossi, our Director of Worship and Arts, wants to know if it is only wacky people and kids who grasp for the kingdom. There are unexpected places where the hidden, unexpected God is revealed. Look out, here comes another silly sports analogy.

On August 25th Pastor Russ hosted a class/discussion on Sexuality, Gender, and the Bible. This podcast is the recording of the discussion that took place. Here is a link for the class resources used, slides etc.

https://newhopepres-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/rkane_newhopepres_org/EWfDfe-qoYNGhMJpMIy5FTcBc13--TGY8JdcSI1vDqjVQw?e=IZJDQl

This week's sermon comes from Exodus 32 and deals with the idols that come before loving God and loving our neighbor.