Trust is difficult for us because of the vulnerability it requires. We work hard to trust individuals in our lives, and to trust God, but what about trusting the church—a group of people, some of whom are very different from us? When we trust the church, we find our own... read more →
Oct
17
Oct
10
In a time when there is much anger and division it is tempting to isolate ourselves and insulate our hearts. C. S. Lewis cautions us to choose vulnerability and love instead. "To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything, and your heart will certainly be wrung and possibly... read more →
Oct
03
All through the Old Testament, the Israelites struggled to trust that God would be there for them, but over and over God showed up when they were in need. We struggle to trust God also, worrying that there won't be enough for us, or even that God isn't enough. We... read more →
Sep
26
Bishop Michael Smith kicked off our stewardship series on Sunday by inviting us to consider how trust can be an antidote to fear and anxiety. Trust is a learned behavior that requires practice, and it doesn’t come easily. For the next four weeks, we will be talking about trust -... read more →
Sep
19
Jesus taught his disciples to have a faith that is both childlike and mature. An immature faith lacks self-awareness, serves us instead of others, holds onto wrongs, sees the world as black and white, and creates division instead of unity. A mature and childlike faith, however, finds joy and wonder... read more →
Sep
12
Due to technical issues on Sunday, we do not have a recording of the sermon available. The problem has been resolved. Please join us next Sunday!
Sep
05
Have you ever noticed how many divisions we make in our lives between those who are like us and those who are different? The story of Jesus and the Syrophonecian woman is about breaking down the barriers that divide us. If we say we believe in Jesus, but keep our... read more →
Aug
29
On Sunday, Fr. John Schmidt from All Angels Church in New York City preached the 9am service and we baptized Maggie Grace. I’m reminded that our highest calling as Christians is to be one in Christ. Despite our earthly divisions, our heavenly reality is that we are bound to one... read more →
Aug
22
It takes everything that we are and everything that we have to commit to a life of faith. Jesus never told us that it would be easy. He actually said the opposite. It’s like stoking coals in a fire - they need attention, time, and energy. For Christians, that means... read more →
Aug
15
God gives us each gifts, talents, and passions in order to strengthen and build up one another into the Body of Christ. When we each use our gifts well, we are able to do together more than any one of us could do on our own. What are your gifts... read more →