Jesus responds to Thomas’ questions with profound intimacy and an invitation to Trust

After the joy and surprise of the resurrection, we encounter once again the reality of our failure, disappointment and regrets. Peter knows about the resurrection, but thinks he is counted out. His past failures have disqualified him.

Easter service 2020

We are in an unprecedented moment in most of our lifetimes. Whether we call it social or physical distancing, we are scattered and unable to gather together. Many of us are confused. We are afraid for ourselves and the people that we love. We are not unlike Jesus’s disciples on the very first Good Friday. […]

Pastor Josh Preaches from Mark 13:1-8; 13:14-17; 13:24-26; 13:31-32; 14:3-9

Pastor Josh preaches from Mark 12:28-34

Jesus enters Jerusalem and is exalted as king. The people wave leafy branches. But Jesus is completely ambivalent about the praises of the people. Like a fig tree, leaves of praise don’t mean anything, if there isn’t fruit to follow. Jesus condemns the temple worship as empty praise, because it hasn’t made room for the […]

Jesus begins to share his mission with his disciples – he has not come for victory but for defeat. But in that defeat they will see a greater power than what they can imagine. Then Jesus starts to model and teach the way of the kingdom – welcoming children, humble prayer, non-divisiveness. We start to […]

Minister Riana preaches from Exodus 20:1-20 on Justice as a Gift of the black church