Sojourn Grace Collective

Happy New Year! In this, our first service of 2022, Pastor Colby explores the word APOCALYPSE.

As we consider Epiphany, and the idea of Invasion, and the anniversary of the riot on the Capitol on January 6th, it might be time we ask: Is this the end of the world as we knew it?

It’s absurd to think that God (whomever or whatever that is or means) would “become a human being.” But also, it’s absurd to imagine a God who never knows what it’s like to be a human. To love and to suffer.

In this message, Pastor Colby continues our series of auditing religions words and ideas by examining the word “Incarnation.” What if the only reasonable option for Love was indeed to put on human skin?

There is so (so) much wrapped up in the religious term “lost.” The church has used it for centuries to dictate who is in, who is out; who is near to God and who is far.

In this groundbreaking message from Pastor Kate, hear anew how being “lost” does not (and cannot ever) mean that you are cut off from God. When you are lost, it is then you are found.

Most of the time, if you ever get to a genealogy list in the Bible, you understandably skim it over. But this week, Pastor Colby, as part of our “Words of our Heritage” series, explores how these ancient genealogy lists (like in the beginning of Matthew’s Gospel) illuminate some deep truths about the human experience. Namely, how understanding (and owning) our past can increase our chances to be the kinds of people we want to be.

As we continue exploring the words, ideas, and practices of our religion’s heritage, Pastor Colby examines the idea of “blessings.” Many of us may have stopped using this word (for very good reasons). But might there be good reasons to bring it back?

Continuing our exploration of our religious words, ideas, and practices, Pastor Kate shares about her background in (and deep love for) “worship.” How might this word/practice still have value and benefit for us today?

We’re starting a new series called, “Words of our Heritage: Exploring the Words, Ideas, and Practices of our Religion’s Heritage.” Do these things still have value/benefit for us today? And if so, how?

Pastor Colby kicks things off by examining the word “salvation,” and how it means “to be made whole.”

In our final Sunday meeting here at Christ Lutheran, we invite you to join us for gorgeous music, connection via our Collective Conversation, and celebrating communion. And join Pastor Kate as she shares about the practice of holding of space and hospitality, and being HOME for one another.

Have you ever noticed that Sojourn kinda feels like a church (some days) and kinda not so much? And also, we're a "Christian" church, right? This week, Pastor Colby shares how our community stands in a long line of self-critiquing religion (you know, like Jesus did).

You know that moment when some reminds you of a past version of yourself? And all your insecurities and fear are triggered? Join Pastor Colby as he tells the story of Peter REACTING to Simon the Great--instead of RESPONDING. Spoiler alert: Don’t Be Like Peter.