We continue the sermon series Rooted and consider what it is to be connected with other individuals through Understanding. What does it mean to Understand? Today we would probably say that to understand is to ‘know’ what is being communicated, and that we ‘recognize’ or ‘realize’ the concept being portrayed. But is that all Understanding is? Peter Cleaveland will explore the significance of Understanding and how each of us can build respect and appreciation for others when we open ourselves to curiosity, and negate fear.
Over five weeks, we will explore the concept of nourishment, connection, growth, understanding one another, and how strong roots can ground us through the ups and downs of life. This weekend, Sarah Heyd Johnson will be looking below the surface to see our roots of connection and commonality in one another.
Over the past few months, a small group of us have been meeting to plan a sermon series. Sarah Nelson, Sarah Heyd Johnson, Peter Cleaveland and myself have crafted together a theme called ROOTED. Over 5 weeks, we will explore the concept of nourishment, connection, growth, understanding one another, and how strong roots can ground us through the ups and downs of life. This weekend, Sarah Nelson will be looking at the Parable of the Sower, where Jesus asks us to notice our seeds of faith and where they grow.
Over 5 weeks, we will explore the concept of nourishment, connection, growth, understanding one another, and how strong roots can ground us through the ups and downs of life. This weekend, we kick off the series by looking at the promises of peace in Isaiah, where we hear about a branch coming from the stump of Jesse, followed by several images of peace.
We will welcome the Rev. Susan Mullin to worship. She is an ordained deacon in the United Methodist Church with a strong heart for climate justice. Her sermon title is, "Things Look Dire: Be Not Afraid."
We welcome our District Superintendent, Rev. Cynthia Williams, to worship. Rev. Williams will be preaching on the story of Jesus healing a woman on the sabbath.
Come join us for a meaningful service as we talk about the ways imperfection makes this world beautiful. We’ll sing songs with actions, hear our middle school instrument ensemble, read the story of Jonah, and participate in communion together.
“Hair” is a musical that tells the story of a group of young hippies in the 1960s who are trying to navigate their way through a rapidly changing world. When it first debuted, “Hair” was clearly intended to challenge the sensitivities of the time. Beneath the questions and the protests, there is a message of hope.
This week's scripture takes a good look at Peter. He is flawed in so many ways, and yet is faithful in so many ways. Jesus asks Peter the same question three times in a row—do you love me?
Throughout Lent, we examined different questions that arose in encounters with Jesus. This week and next, we'll examine two of the questions that Jesus himself asked after he was resurrected.