In this sermon we explore the actions of Jesus on Palm Sunday in the context of first century Jerusalem, how they contrast with the other likely parade of the day, and what that contrast means for us today.

In his message, RUMC member Hiroshi Goto shares some of the history of Christianity across the world and the ebb and flow of efforts to honor the Great Commission. Hiroshi challenges the community to consider how they can embrace a Redmond community that has grown in diversity over the past 20 years.

John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist movement, had profound faith in the potential of people to become mirrors of God's love. Wesley saw accountability groups as a path to getting there. Pastor Cara shares the proverbial story of Stone Soup and asks us to look for God in the actions of the characters therein.

Pastor Cara discusses the importance of passion as a motivating factor for evangelism. Remembering how the church has made a difference in our lives and our own desire to make a difference in the world is one way to engage that passion.

When we look back at our spiritual geneology we discover amazing people who risked life and limb in order to speak of Jesus and God's kin(g)dom to the world they lived in. What are the ways we'll share and how will we respond to the needs of our community?

This week we explore the question, "What is Sin?" acknowledging that the questions also demands that we must ask a bigger question.

In her message for Christmas Eve, Pastor Cara shares the story of a forgetful, elderly woman, a possibly crazy older man and a message worth remembering. Kaleb Smith duets on violin with Bob Wright in a medley following the sermon.

In contemporary culture God is often spoken of and experience as a warm and fuzzy feeling. In exploring the stories of the Virgin Mary and Ebenezzer Scrooge, Pastor Cara details a God whose love sometimes calls us to step far beyond thougths of self and of what is comfortable.

This week's sermon, the second in the 'Christmas at the Movies' series, takes a look at the story of Ruth and Naomi, ancestors of King David and Jesus. The story of the Kranks and their holiday plans is also explored. What role does a community have in making a home?

Pastor Cara connects the story of Tamar and her father-in-law Judah with the one of Ralphie and his quest for the ultimate Christmas present, a BB gun. How do we allow hope to work in our lives in ways that drive us to take risk?