Change and new things often bring about strife and discord in people, even the Church, yet God has declared time and time again that God is making all things new.  How do we find comfort and hope in new things and uncharted territory?  When we have heard others tell us we cannot do something new […]

Believers who reject religious practice have existed since the beginning of divine encounters.  It reflects a misunderstanding of what purpose practice has in our lives and way of being.  To think that one can maintain a strong bonded relationship with God and not put in the work necessary leads to a tunnel vision faith, one […]

When Christians excessively adhere to Church law, doctrines, and tradition, it can lead to a loss of the spirit of God’s Word.  To prevent that, we must attend to our spiritual disciplines as individual disciples, and engage in prayerful discernment as the Family of Faith.  This dual approach keeps us grounded in Christ, and accountable […]

This week we explore cynicism, the skeptical view of others, which can negatively impact our faith, effectiveness in discipleship, and our ability to have healthy relationships.  Cynical Christians are not new; even the Apostle Paul dealt with them, and that was at the beginning of Christianity!  Perhaps now is the time when Christians begin to […]

Join us for our next Worship series as we examine toxic forms of Christianity and behaviors that undermine our service as disciples of Jesus Christ.  We hope to develop an awareness that we might change for the better and become more aware of those things that prevent us from being a fruitful Body of Christ.  […]

This week we take a look at “gratitude.” Is it an emotion? Is it an exchange? What on earth—or beyond—does it say about us?  What does it say about our Creator? This week, check us out and see what it’s all about. Associated Scripture: John 1:32-42 Associated Scripture: Psalm 34:1-10, 22 Your offering makes ministry possible at Crozet UMC! Give today […]

This week we delve into the way Simon Peter met Jesus, according to the Gospel Account of John.  Rather than the story shared in Matthew, Mark, and Luke, John tells of how a relationship between siblings served as the gateway to meeting and following the Messiah.  Perhaps our relationship with siblings can be more profound than […]

One of the most insightful relationships we can have is that of mentor and mentee, to have another choose to invest in us their wisdom, experience, and time.  Mordecai was not just Esther’s cousin and adoptive father; he became her mentor.  Mordecai chooses to guide her, even challenging her to step into her position and […]

There is something holy about the relationship between a parent and child, which is why God uses this as a metaphor for the relationship between God’s self and humankind, as well as the connection between God, the Father and God, the Son.  This week we find inspiration in how Jesus took care of his own […]

Does friendship end with death? Not in the relationship modeled by David and Jonathan. Discover the depths of commitment we can express to honor the place another holds in our heart as we explore the lengths David was willing to go to honor his best friend, Jonathan. Associated Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13 Your offering makes ministry […]