Sundays this summer include a look at the book of Amos as well as a story from a different Branch person.

This Sunday we begin the series by considering the first two chapters of Amos and asking what it says about our lives, as well as the current brutalities unfolding in Gaza.

Today we consider power -- specifically which power can change the world.

Matthew 26 is our text -- a story from Jesus' final hours which speaks to two sources of power.

Which will we choose? 

At 24:36 we showed a trailer to a documentary. This is not in the podcast. To watch the trailer, head here: Singing Revolution

Ephesians 5 calls us to be people of light - people who follow the example of Jesus.

In the gospel of John, just before the last supper Jesus washes his disciples feet - an absolutely stunning act. He then tells his disciples to do the same.

How do we move beyond this world's philosophy (that we use our power for profit) and instead choose Jesus' philosophy: use your power to serve.

Our second week considers the lie that only some people matter. We look at Matthew 20:1-16 and learn from Jesus who gave dignity to all.

We need stories of light -- stories that point us to the world God desires, the world we are to work toward. We begin this series by considering a story that calls us to set a table instead of building a wall.

When two bedazzled messengers greeted Jesus' disciples, they did not dismiss their grief or confusion -- or was their doubt disqualify them. Instead, resurrection met them precisely where they were. The same is true today - and everyday.

Janelle offers insight into Luke 13 - the story of the fig tree. It's a story filled with tension, a call, and hope.

Our series continues as we learn about the journey of vocation for Nate DeWard.

Week two considers Luke 10:37-42 - a story of sibling tension, which often leads us to conclude that one was right (Mary) and the other (wrong). But is it that simple? We consider what they have to teach us about two absolutely critical elements for those following the way of Jesus: action and contemplation

Our second Group Sundays (of three) begins with a sharing of our fundraising total and how it connects to our core values - especially that of Inclusivity.