How Lovely Are the Messengers by Felix Mendelssohn
March 2, 2025
All Things New by Elaine Hagenberg
February 9, 2025
Imposing and Impossible Texts
Oct. 17, 24, 31, 7:00 p.m. The first five books of the Bible (aka, the Torah) are full of wonderful, heartwarming... and troubling stories. Led by respected scholar and Rabbi, Michael Zedek, we’ll explore some of these challenging narratives together.
Book Recommendations
Late each summer I usually write a “book column” about my favorite novels of the year. But I’m in a dry spell. Oh I’ve been reading. But most of the fiction I’ve read lately leaves me with a “hmm,” not a “wow.” Maybe you will send me some suggestions! But for now, I have a few non-fiction recommendations and then a few of my all time favorite novels from years past.
Grace At Work Partnership Day
Saturday, September 24, Various shifts between 9 am - 2 pm | All are invited to help our mission partner Micah Ministry as they host the NE Community Park Party at Concourse Park. Volunteers are needed to help set-up, greet attendees, and support the cooking team.
What Does Your Heart Cling To?
[cs_content][cs_element_section _id="1"][cs_element_row _id="2"][cs_element_column _id="3"][cs_text _order="0"]My predecessor, Glen Miles, started the tradition of giving an annual “state of the church” address. The precedent has evolved into me sharing an annual report of the church’s previous year. In some ways, this year’s report could be “it was the best of times and the worst Read More...
2021-2022 Annual Report
The report was introduced at the Annual Elder, Deacon, and All Congregation meeting in September and is available for viewing and downloading at this link.
Meeting, Walking, Living
Julie frequently took Bible study classes and joined spiritual formation small groups but after class she would pull me aside and whisper fiercely to me, “My 40 year old cousin is dying of cancer and I just don’t know if I can believe in God if this is how God has arranged the world.”
Find Our Own Belovedness
To recognize God’s grace in the provision of a heart of flesh is key. Much as I prefer the self-protection offered by cynicism, caution, and carbohydrates, finding my way back to my own belovedness has required receiving a new spirit, one of tenderness and one of vulnerability.
Annual Report and Looking Ahead
The congregation is invited to attend this evening of enrichment that showcases the previous year and looks forward to the Next 5. Join us at 6:30-8:00 in the Social Hall or via Zoom.
What’s So Good About the Good News?
The word “gospel” is used in the New Testament to translate a Greek word meaning “good news.” But what’s so good about it, and is it good for everyone?
Bibles Given to Third Graders During Worship
On Sunday, August 21, our congregation celebrated the young members of our congregation by presenting bibles to twelve third graders. A tradition that dates back almost 100 years, the children are encouraged to read, carry, mark in, dog ear and use the bibles until they are worn out from spiritual exploration.
Enriching Differences
By Rev. Joe Walker, Minister of Congregational Care When I was in elementary school, then as now, everyone was both excited and somewhat anxious as the new academic year got underway. For me, the beginning of school coincided with the onset of my fall seasonal allergies. Colloquially we called it hay fever Read More...
Alive with Wonder
One of my favorite stories from Anne Lamott is her explaining why she made her (now grown) son Sam go to church as a child. She gives humorous detail about trying to get him enthused -- all to no end. She jokes that he goes because she is 75 pounds bigger and Read More...
Back to Sunday School and 3rd Grade Bibles
Join us in worship on Sun., Aug. 21 as the 9:01 service moves back into the Sanctuary, children’s Sunday School resumes, and we present 3rd graders with Bibles.
