Jesus’ enemies recognized the power of the crowds of people and feared what would happen if they angered those who followed Jesus into the Holy City that first Palm Sunday.  This Palm Sunday join us as we continue the tradition of heralding the coming of our Lord and Savior with the parade of palms, shouts […]

On Sunday we turn our attention to a woman often known for her sexual sin and who has no recorded name in Scripture.  Yet Jesus offers her the opportunity to become known for her effective ministry of evangelism.  Her dark and unsavory past becomes the means by which she can testify to God’s presence and […]

Accountability is often maligned as a dirty word, but right relationship is willing to help us stay on course, fulfill our promises and our potential, and stop us from spiraling into self-destruction.  When the prophet Nathan showed up to speak with King David, he had a tough message to deliver from God.  David listened to […]

You are invited to discover what can happen when we are willing to not only see potential in another, but dare to name it aloud.  Such is the story of Esther, a Jewish woman who became a queen and only found the courage to save her people when Mordecai refused to stand by in silence, […]

This Sunday people all over the world will celebrate the feast of Saint Patrick.  While Saint Patrick lived hundreds of years after Jesus and is not included in the Scriptures, we recognize that the biblical truth of Christ was so poignant and powerful that it transformed Saint Patrick, who then transformed all of Ireland, a […]

Our Lenten Worship Series begins this Sunday by looking at those in the Bible who model for us what going forth to serve all might look like.  We begin with a paragon of faith, one who chose to believe God’s promises long before they were tangible: Abraham.  Abraham was wealthy, successful, and powerful.  Monarchs and […]

This Ash Wednesday, we begin our spiritual time of preparation, the inward journey to grow in faith, mature in our walk with Christ, and strengthen our resolve to transform our community for the good of all.  The ashes we receive are a testimony to our willingness to begin this season with humility and repentance, so […]

This Sunday, the first after Called General Conference, Pastor Sarah will share her experience and the message God has placed on her heart for our congregation as we look towards our future.  The words given to encourage the Ephesians in the Early Church ring out to us this day: all of us are called to […]

The Bible reminds us repeatedly that we are a people of prayer. As the United Methodist Church’s General Conference meets to discern a way forward, join us this Sunday at 9:30 am or 11:00 am as we lift up prayers for those who are discussing, discerning, and voting on the next steps for the United […]

This Sunday we conclude our worship series that is exploring the Scriptures often cited in debates around human sexual expression.  As the United Methodist Church is preparing to call the question on its stance on inclusivity regarding human sexuality at the Called General Conference in February, we will take a look at these difficult, and […]