In the time of Jesus you had Jews, pagans, gentiles, and converts. What difference did these categories make and how were they understood in the establishment of early Christianity?

Christ knows that to be alive is to be loved. But in order to love others we must first be alive.

As part of our summer Sunday school series, we welcome Rabbi Rachael Bregman for week 2 of her class "Judaism in the Time of Jesus." Pharisees, Sadducees- who is who and what did each group believe? What were the political issues which undergirded the fight between Jesus and the Rabbinic Court (Sanhedrin)?

Living our finite lives in the knowledge of God's love.

A sermon about practicing the Sabbath in preparation for God's calling to step out of the boat.

What does the world say about us as followers of Jesus Christ? Is the life of faith a “harmless” one? Not necessarily.

A packing list for the life of Christian discipleship.

Touching the hem of Jesus’ cloak with the stories of our lives and of our world.

Facing our fears, we trust that a loving and powerful Jesus is in the boat with us no matter what happens next. A final sermon by our beloved pastor of 20 years, Rev. Bob Brearley.

Even when we feel captive to the challenges of life, God is still writing our story and the rings of God's love continue to grow.