The story of Joseph made me think of Darth Vader, our complicated lives, and forgiveness. Forgiveness isn't always as easy as 1,2,3. Repentance can be just as hard. The story of Joseph and his brothers challenges our simple notions of forgiveness and how God is intertwined with it all.

Some petty squabbles between siblings led to one of the most horrible acts in Scripture. Joseph was thrown into a pit by his own brothers and sold into slavery. Unfortunately, we see today that this kind of act is not as uncommon as we would think. A conversation with Week of Compassion director Vy Nguyen gave me pause to think about how individuals and churches can make a dent in big issues around the world.

Ian Pollard offers his first sermon this morning--a powerful proclamation of God's Love for all. He uses the story of the Samaritan Woman at the Well to help us remember that EVERYONE is known and loved by Christ.

As we explore this passage we have much to learn from the rabbinical reflection and the Talmud. This passage explores the question: who should get more attention--God or a person in need? God or a stranger?

A beautiful passage to help us learn something about what it means--in church and beyond--to have Hospitality 'til it Hurts!

Happy Easter!

Scripture and Song telling the story of Jesus' Passion

Palm Parade, a visit from Pontius Pilate, a beautiful choir piece, and the story from scripture leading to the Last Supper. Join us for a powerful beginning to Holy Week...

All of us wrestle with who's REALLY allowed in or not...even the Disciples. Can just anyone come see Jesus or is there a special invitation list? So many Christians worry about the list....but is that Jesus' primary concern?

4th Sunday of Lent

This famous passage is known for John 3:16, but what about who Jesus spoke it to? Nicodemus has an incredible story worth telling and teaches us something very important about the Gospel. Do we recognize God's at work even if we can't see it? Do we leave room for growth and change...even in our enemies? Dealing with the beast of judgment this week....

Today's scripture invites us to reflect on what happens if we make our house of worship a marketplace.

Jesus flips over the tables on the idea that God's gifts, God's spirit, God's love could be a commodity to be bought and sold.

While we may think that kind of consumerism is uncommon today, we must be wary of the ways we can bring a consumer mindset to worship.

This is the third Sunday in Lent...