The Local Church

December 11, 2022

It’s week three of Advent, and this week, we’re folded into the story of Joseph — a story of surprise, of disorientation, and hard choices that lead to a better world.

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1–10; Matthew 1:18–25

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December 4, 2022

It’s the second week of Advent, and this week, we lean into what we’re afraid of, how we’ve misunderstood one of the most common phrases in the Bible, and what moves in Mary to get her to yes.

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1–10, Luke 1:26–38
Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions

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November 27, 2022

It’s the first Sunday of Advent, and we’re kicking off our new sermon series, “From Generation to Generation…” This week: There's room for every story — even yours.

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1–5; Matthew 1:1–17

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November 20, 2022

We wrap up our In Good Company series on the saints with Julian of Norwich, whose words of hope are well-timed.

Scripture: Psalm 46; Luke 23:33–43

Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions

For more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting good stuff on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, too. Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at [email protected].

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November 13, 2022

This week, our series goes local as we meet a queer (and local) saint who lived a life of justice, resilience, and in whom so many things held together...

Scripture: Luke 4:16–20; Galatians 3:28–29
Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions

For more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting good stuff on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, too. Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at [email protected].

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November 6, 2022

In Week 3 of our In Good Company series on saints, we meet St. Oscar Romero, a champion for the poor with a remarkable story.

Scripture: Luke 6:20–31

Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions

For more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting good stuff on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, too. Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at [email protected].

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October 30, 2022

We continue our In Good Company series meeting Desmond Mpilo Tutu who teaches us about forgiveness, what it means to be made in the imago Dei, and being a prisoner of hope.

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-14; Revelation 21:1-5

Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions

For more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting good stuff on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, too. Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at [email protected].

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October 23, 2022

This is a series on finding your people, remembering you’re not alone, and finding your place in a bigger story.

This week, meet 12th-century mystic, artist, playwright, composer, naturalist, and so much more… Hildegard of Bingen.

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6–13; John 15:1–5

Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions

For more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting good stuff on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, too. Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at [email protected].

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October 16, 2022

Rev. Catherine Neal shares today about the grace and transformation found when we wrestle with God.

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31; Luke 18:1-8

Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions

For more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting good stuff on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, too. Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at [email protected].

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October 9, 2022

We wrap our Grow Local series today with a passage of scripture that suits us perfectly — gives us a mission in the world.

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7
Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions

For more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting good stuff on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, too. Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at [email protected].

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