A perfect time to come together to celebrate that Jesus is alive! We'll sing hymns and hear the brass and organ play; children will get to decorate an Easter flower cross; we'll hear the timeless story of the empty tomb and Mary mistaking Jesus for the gardener.
This week we celebrate Jesus' entry into Jerusalem with a traditional palm parade. All children are invited to gather in the lobby before worship to process into the sanctuary at the beginning of service.
This week's question comes from Ezekiel, and the response given is that God knows what's possible. Fast forward to the gospels, and we encounter Jesus, Mary, Martha grieving the dead body of Lazarus.
Have you ever been asked a question that got under your skin? Maybe it was passive-aggressive, maybe it was innocent but still hurtful, maybe it was ignorant. As we continue our exploration of seeking and asking questions, this week we’ll talk about if there are questions that are better left unasked.
Nicodemus comes to Jesus under the veil of night to ask him big faith questions. As a leader of Jewish law, Nicodemus holds beliefs that no longer align with the kingdom of God Jesus embodies. Jesus invites him to begin again, to learn a new way of knowing and living out his faith.
Children are always bursting with questions. This Sunday in our family-friendly worship service, we continue our sermon series on seeking and embracing the questions that we have. We hear Jesus tell his disciples to seek after the kingdom of God. How does seeking shape our faith? Can seeking lead us to new discoveries, more creativity, deeper relationships? I think so! Join us in worship as we celebrate questions and partake in Holy Communion together.
This week we'll hear the story of Jesus tempted by the devil. He resists the persistent voice of the tempter, but it's not an easy task. In a world drowning with noise and temptations, who do we choose to listen to? What sources do we seek for news, information, media? Whose voices and messages take up too much space in our heads?
As we wrap up our series on belonging, we will close with a key ingredient to the recipe of belonging: empathy. Without empathy, it is hard for us to create an environment of belonging and connection. The prophet Micah reminds us that kindness and humility are asked of us.
This week we have our monthly family-focused service, created with more interactive elements. Join us for music, prayers, a Bible story, and reflections as we continue our series on belonging. We'll hear the scripture tell us that a body needs different parts to function together—the same is true of a faith community!
This is our week to celebrate and give thanks as we dedicate our newly renovated space. We'll hear the story of the woman at the well and reflect on how both she and Jesus had to work at creating a sense of belonging for each other. The Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus will bless us with their music. We'll welcome new members and share in communion together. It's a full Sunday to represent the fullness of faith and community present at Excelsior United Methodist Church.