Rez Arvada

On the mount of Transfiguration from a cloud came a voice, “This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him!” In the midst of glory and suffering we are challenged to, "Listen to Jesus." The word listen means 'to attend.' Ron+ gives us three area that can help us 'attend' to Jesus.

Artwork: The Transfiguration of Christ; Earl Mott; Oil on canvas, 2016.

The Second to Last Sunday in Epiphany points us to "World Mission Sunday." As we turn to look at the Great Commission from Matthew's Gospel Emily asks the question... What are we supposed to be doing?

Artwork: Holy Trinity Icon - Fontgombault Abbey - France

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For the Fourth Sunday After Epiphany we look at where Jesus receives his authority and power to continue to proclaim the Good News.

Artwork: Jesus Withdraws - Unknown

For the Second Sunday of Epiphany Emily walks us through a section from John's gospel looking at the story of Philip and Nathanael.

As we explore the Baptism of Our Lord we see that it is a 'Thin Place' where God has chosen to meet his people. Join us as we discover two 'Thin Places' that the Baptism of Our Lord invites us into.

Artwork: The Baptism of the Christ - Daniel Bonnell

Tonight as we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Name we as the question - Do names really matter?

Artwork: Presentazione by Andrea Mantegna - 1465-1466

For our Christmas Eve service we look at a beautiful phrase from John's prologue. You have been given the right to be a "Child of God."

Artwork: Seeing Shepherds by Daniel Bonnell - 2010

We look at two gospel passages revealing Two Mysteries Reversals… We decrease, and the lowly are exalted. Join us as we explore the mystery of reversal.

Artwork: Mary Consoles Eve by Sister Grace Remington

You can see from your news feed that something is profoundly wrong… Every day we see more abuse, more assault, more death, more overdose… There is something deeply wrong with us and we need someone or something to intervene.

The world does not need another programs. The world needs to see a church embodying a different way to live. Formed by the Spirit. Embodying Authenticity. Embodying Community. Justice. Peace. Mystery. If you are not Seeking Christ, If you are not Listening to the Holy Spirit, how will you love your neighbor? How will we reach this neighborhood, How will ever be able to love this city? On this second Sunday of Advent, it is good to remember new beginnings, to remember a God who breaks in with ‘good news’. May we join John in confessing our sins, embodying a different way to live, and looking to the coming of the Mightier One. Come, Lord Jesus.

Artwork: St. John the Baptist Icon

As we being the season of Advent we are challenged to prepare and wait for the coming of the Messiah. The first advent points to the incarnation, while the second advent points to the return of the Master. This advent season may we wait in hope that God will be visible once again. That he will rend the heavens and come down, that he will shape us as the potter shapes the clay. May we watch with eyes ready to see the presence of God already among us.

Artwork: Winter-Light by Nadia Minic - Watercolor

Note: Overall idea for this message came from Lauren Winner