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Each of us should experience the gift of the good life. To seek goodness and life for our neighbor and the world brings additional challenge. In this series we explore some iconic passages in Jesus’ ministry in which both he and his disciples must choose if they will accept the additional responsibility of living and serving for the sake of others. These are defining moments and turning points for Jesus, his disciples and ultimately for all of us.

Are you hopeful at the start of a new year? What if there were shifts in perspective, and actions you could take today, that would help you go beyond momentary, positive feelings to a life more deeply grounded in hope? We’ll explore the early ministry of Jesus and how he invited a community to gather and support a new vision that brought healing, transformation and renewed hope.

All of scripture points to a vision of a world renewed—of an all-encompassing peace that isn't just the absence of conflict but abundant life or "shalom" for all. This vision is rooted deeply in faith and encompasses our entire lives and wellbeing as we live in community with one another. It's a reality that begins now and extends into the life to come, as all of God's children from across the world and across time find love and belonging in God's presence.

We all benefit from the community around us, both local and beyond. The character of that community isn’t a given but is something we contribute to whether we realize it or not. In the early days of the Christian movement, leaders like Paul wrote to churches in places like Rome and Philippi to provide guidance and encouragement so that their communities reflected the love, grace, generosity, selflessness, purpose, and support that Jesus taught and lived out. We’re invited to reflect on that same guidance as we seek to build and support healthy community on every level.

How is your yard? A perfect lawn can be beautiful, but achieving that usually requires various treatments, fertilizers, meticulous mowing and weeding. Many of Jesus’ parables related to agriculture and the natural world. In this three-week series, we talk about the nature of faith from the perspective of seeds, crops, weeds and invasive species. We’ll gain some perspective on the nature of life and how we manage our relationship with it all… lessons that can be applied beyond our yard to our relationships and the world around us.

Live Well 2023 is this year’s fall mission resource appeal emphasis. It’s a reminder that God’s own generous love and grace is a gift to each of us. In God’s love, we have abundant life. It’s a life that we can’t help but share.

The stories and observations that Jesus shared highlighted the importance of living with heart.  He encourages us to be determined, to be vulnerable and to receive the spiritual freedom he offers us so that we can live with greater integrity and purpose.    

Can you picture it? A moment of peace and beauty. Maybe a life shaped by grace is more possible than we think.

What does it mean to embody a life of faith? What draws you to faith?

Do you ever feel like you just don't care? Jesus' teachings point us to a different way of living that is characterized by care and compassion above all. Join us as we explore how to proceed with care.

Faith invites us to see that belonging is not based on any distinctions but on our freedom and identity in Christ.

We look to move above and beyond some of those things that hold us back from finding inspiration and purpose in our daily lives .

During the season of Lent, we take the time to reflect on our lives alongside words of faith, recalling God’s love and faithfulness toward us.

Are you seeking a different path to follow at the start of the new year? Learn about appreciating the joys of the journey, coping with the difficulties that arise, and how God supports us on our Great Adventure.

We celebrate Christmas with a family-friendly Christmas Eve afternoon service and a traditional Christmas Eve evening candlelight service.

In Advent, we prepare for Christ's birth. We celebrate with music and the Word in our annual Lessons & Carols service. We also enjoy a humorous retelling of the Christmas story, led by our children and youth.

Faith guides us to not worry, but be generous, and in our generosity we will experience the joy of building something better together.

How do communities and societies thrive? They’re built on many smaller commitments, investments and interactions. Christian faith speaks to the practices and perspectives needed to build and sustain life together. 

We look beyond the stereotypes and assumptions to embrace the real Jesus so that we, as a community, can support and encourage one another through the privilege of serving. 

God cares for us and gives us strength and encouragement, as can be seen in Paul's letters to the Ephesians and James. 

Our journey in faith is like going for a walk. Sometimes we are just starting out and need support, sometimes we need to slow down and look for opportunities, and sometimes we need to remember where we are headed. But most of all we remember the care that God offers us, no matter where we are along the journey.

Summer is a time of recreation, and it reminds us to engage in re-creating. Each of us needs God's creative power to stir within us and renew inspiration.