Being welcoming isn't always just the work of the church, but instead, Jesus reminds his disciples that it is just as important that they learn to be welcomed too.

The path of discipleship is not easy. Jesus asks his followers (including us!) to do the hard thing and hold fast to the good news, even when the world seems to be falling apart.

Jesus says to start particular ("The lost sheep") then go universal ("All nations"). Messages like "Black Lives Matter" also start particular and point to a universal truth: we are all made in God's divine image.

Feeling overwhelmed with all the noise and chaos of your life? Hear Jesus' words to "receive" on this Pentecost Sunday, and trust that you are worthy of the gift.

In these "unprecedented" times of COVID-19 we struggle with the dual reality that Jesus has ascended and yet still remains and continues to be experienced through the power of the Holy Spirit.

As we continue to progress through this time of separation from our friends, family, jobs, and communities, it is the promise of (radical) love that holds us together.

Jesus speaks words of comfort "...do not let your hearts be troubled," but what happens when we don't know where we're going? Where is God calling us when we feel separated from God and each other?

Today is Good Shepherd Sunday, but Jesus is also the gate! Can you hear him calling you through to abundant life?

As the news of a pandemic continues to dominate our news, the risen Lord accompanies a few disciples along the way reporting the news of resurrection that everyone is talking about.

This Easter certainly feels different when compared to any other we've experienced as a congregation, but the emotions fear and joy of this moment in history align perfectly with those of the women at the empty tomb today.