You were made in the image of God — not in spite of your body, but through it. This week, we reclaim the truth that our bodies are not mistakes to be fixed or burdens to be carried — they are good. Sacred. Wonderfully made. Come hear the good news your body’s been waiting for. 💜

#GospelOfOurBodies #BodiesAreSacred #HolyAndWhole #GodInOurBodies #LiberatingLove

Pride Sermon sharing our theme Together in FAITH, United in PRIDE, Rooted in LOVE by Rev. Wei-Jen. Verses from 2 Kings 2:1-2 6-14, Luke 9:51-62.

🔥 “All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues…” — Acts 2:4

On Pentecost, the Spirit moved through a diverse crowd—people of different languages, cultures, and experiences—bringing them into holy understanding. The birth of the Church was never about sameness. It was, and still is, about radical inclusion, divine disruption, and sacred queerness.

The Church isn’t meant to fit inside the boxes of empire—it breaks them open. The body of Christ is bold, multilingual, boundary-breaking, and beautifully queer.

Come be part of a church that hears across difference, honors every tongue, and makes space for God’s upside-down kind of love.

#PentecostSunday #QueerChurch #Acts2 #UVCBelovedCommunity #SpiritLed #RadicalWelcome #HolyDisruption

What does it mean to live with wisdom from above? This week, we're reflecting on James 3:13–18, where scripture calls us to lives marked by humility, gentleness, and peace. 📖 “But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits...” — James 3:17

📖 Acts 1:1–14 Recap — The Promise & Power Jesus appeared to His disciples after the resurrection, giving final instructions before ascending to heaven. He told them to wait in Jerusalem for the gift of the Holy Spirit. They asked about restoring Israel, but He redirected them: “You’ll receive power when the Holy Spirit comes, and you’ll be my witnesses everywhere.” As they watched, Jesus ascended into the clouds. Two angels appeared and said, “He’ll return the same way you saw Him go.” The disciples returned to Jerusalem and gathered in unity—devoted in prayer with one heart and one purpose. #BookOfActs #JesusAscension #HolySpiritPower #BibleStudy #FaithInAction #Acts1 #ChurchOnline #ChristianCommunity #StreamyardLive #PrayerAndUnity #WitnessesForChrist #GospelMessage #KingdomMission

This week we dive into the story of Jesus' post-resurrection appearances, focusing on the disciples' initial disbelief and the powerful encounter with Thomas. We explore faith, doubt, and the nature of Jesus' resurrection, emphasizing the importance of believing in Jesus even when the evidence as circumstantial.

#resurrection #focusonGod #beliefisfaith #believinginJesus #umc

Proverbs 17:22 tells us that a joyful heart brings healing, while a crushed spirit withers us to the core. Join us as we explore how joy can renew our strength and faith. Discover practical ways to let God’s joy be your true medicine! Rev. Pamela Lightsey will end with a thought-provoking theological study afterward.