The Beautiful Gospel: The Story Re-enacted
The sacraments help us re-enact the story of our redemption. They become physical metaphors for our journey of faith. The sacraments help, that which seems so far away, to be brought close, near to us.
The Beautiful Gospel: This Is Our Story
The Bible is the story of God intersecting human history in the person of Jesus. As such, its primary purpose is to bear witness to Christ, the incarnate Word.
Ladies Night Out | May 10th
LADIES NIGHT OUT | YOGA ON THE LAWN All ladies are encouraged to come for a night of yoga and conversation on the lawn, May 10th at 6:30pm. Even if you’ve never done yoga before,
Renee’s Hope | May 18th
Renee’s Hope is our monthly ministry to the homeless. There are many opportunities to get involved including serving food, providing food, set up/tear down, and just being there to provide conversation and fellowship. Join us
The Beautiful Gospel: Ending The Cycle
On the cross, Jesus defeats the rulers and authorities (and the evil power that animates them). The only way to defeat such powers is to absorb their evil blows and then respond with forgiveness. This is central to Paul's understanding of the cross. We are freed from evil "powers" by Christ's death and resurrection.
The Beautiful Gospel: 7 Tenets Of Faith That Is Very Good News
I’ve come to see that the ashes (that represent our mortality because of our sinfulness) are true, but in a more beautiful way. We are precious and lovely and bear the image of God. God does not need the blood of Jesus to appease his anger or "pay off" our guilt. God takes on our ashes (sin) and demonstrates the way of love and forgiveness. He re-founds the world on an axis of love.
Palm Sunday 2019
Preaching from Luke 19:28-40, Pastor Andy echos the refrain of the disciples, “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” May we too align ourselves with the Kingdom of Peace, rather than the kingdom of empire.
Good Friday (Tennebrae) Service
Good Friday (Tennebrae) Service - April 19th @ 6:00pm The word "tenebrae" comes from the Latin meaning "darkness." The Tenebrae service is a long-standing Christian tradition on Good Friday. The service makes use of gradually
Lent 5 – The House of God
Preaching from Luke 19:41-48, Andy Lucas helps us see how this familiar passage of Jesus clearing the temple of merchants and money changers may have a deeper meaning than what appears on the surface. The problem is not the commerce that was taking place, but rather the heart condition God's people. Jesus is admonishing the church not to be a hiding place for practicing the same old sins of Israel, but rather a place where God's truth can be sought in humility and peace.
Lent 4 – The Heart of the Father
Preaching from the story of the prodigal son (Luke 15), Pastor Andy Lucas reminds us that the heart of the father is relationship. Our failures and shame can not separate us from the arms of our Father who runs to welcome us.