Lent began as a season when new believers prepared for baptism by learning what lies at the heart of Christianity. Our Lenten worship series returns us to what was central in Jesus’ own life and ministry: radical welcome, love of neighbor, care for the vulnerable, feeding the hungry, and nonviolence in the face of injustice. At the core of his teaching is liberation, mercy, grace, and love—truly good news for all—though in our time his words are often softened or distorted. Jesus’ ministry can be described as “radical” which comes from the Latin word “radicalis,” meaning “root” or “ground.” Therefore, the good news should bring us back to our roots. Can we be “good news” people in a world too often burdened by bad news?
This good news is joyful and abundant—like fine wine at a feast, a mustard seed growing, perfume poured out, bread multiplied for the hungry—alive in the world and meant to take root in us. May this Lent ground our hearts in God’s expansive goodness and move us to become people who embody and share that good news in a world longing to see, hear, and taste what is truly good.
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Olympic Faith invites us to see faith as a shared, practiced journey rather than a solo sprint. Drawing on the rhythms of teamwork, training, and the long road to the podium, this series explores how our daily habits, mutual support, and perseverance shape who we become. Along the way, we discover that faith is less about standing on a podium and more about how we run the race with Jesus, day after day.
Awe is the feeling that rises when we encounter beauty, goodness, or mystery and realize we are part of something larger than ourselves. In a culture of speed, certainty, and distraction, awe slows us down, humbles us, and helps us pay attention to what truly matters. This series invites us to rediscover wonder as a spiritual practice—one that awakens compassion, deepens faith, and keeps us present to the world as it is.
Join us as we welcome the light, sing with joy, and hear the story that still changes the world.
This Advent, we will journey with a familiar green curmudgeon to explore the meaning of Advent. For four weeks, we’ll look honestly at the things that try to steal our joy, reflect on how God reshapes our hearts, and find a way to sing even when life feels thin or uncertain. No matter what the Grinch says or does, the message will always come through: a light shines in the darkness, and nothing can overcome it.
Jesus didn’t just talk about love—he showed it in real, personal ways. Throughout the Gospels, we see him reaching out to people others ignored, avoided, or looked down on. In this series, The People Jesus Loved, we’ll explore how Jesus loved the outsiders, the hurting, and the overlooked—and how his example invites us to do the same today.
In this season of stewardship and vision, we explore how deep gratitude becomes the foundation for bold generosity. Through Scripture and powerful stories from our own community, we celebrate the impact of giving that flows from thankful hearts.
Brick by Brick: Building a Life of Faith is a fall sermon series that uses Legos to explore how our lives of faith are built piece by piece. Just like every Lego creation needs a strong foundation and every piece matters, our faith grows as we learn, practice, and build together in community. Sometimes what we build falls apart, but God is always with us, helping us create something new. Together, we’ll discover what it means to build lives—and a world—rooted in love, hope, and joy.
This month's theme is "everyday faith." For three weeks, three different voices will share how their faith is present in the everyday routines, experiences, and hobbies. Please join us and encourage those who are taking a risk to share part of their faith stories with you.
Each of us have the ability to see the world and witness to both the beauty and hardship. How do we respond with courage and compassion, even as it feels like the world is full of heartbreak and hardship?
This sermon series on diversity affirms God’s vision for a unified yet beautifully varied body of believers. Diversity is not just a social ideal but a reflection of God’s creative design. In recognition of June as Pride Month, we will also explore how the Church can be a place where all people—including those in the LGBTQ+ community—are seen, valued, and invited into Christ’s love. We will challenge ourselves to reflect God’s love, justice, and grace in a world that longs for healing and belonging.
For four or five days, adults who were not his parents cared, protected, fed, nurtured and taught Jesus. This is the vision for all of our children and youth—a village that will support the development and growth of each of them. Too often, families feel isolated and on their own to figure out the challenges of raising children. We commit ourselves to being a village and caring for all of God's children.
Life is messy. The world is very messy. Luckily, our faith gives us practices to help navigate the chaos with grace and intention. During Lent, we’ll be looking at how we can bless the messes around us, within us, beside us.