Pastor Brian's Blog

“On Our Way” Series Summary We all struggle with how to live a whole life.   At the center of everything is a loving God.   If you believe it, God loves each of us and wants us to love one another and all creation, how does this loving God shape your life?   Join us for worship this spring as we explore practices that help us on our way to living a whole life attentively, together, in the real world, for the good of all, in response to God. Apr. 7 | Easter 2 FRIENDSHIP: True friends accept us.   They allow us to let down our guard and help us take risks.   Friendships build trust through honesty, attentiveness, and respect.   In John 15:9-17 , Jesus affirms his friendship with us.   How do friendships grow over time? Apr. 14 | Easter 3 PEACEMAKING : Making peace requires a deep love for others.   In Matthew 5:43-48 , Jesus teaches us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us.   How does God’s love lead to peace? Apr. 21 | Ea...

  “The Lord’s Prayer” Series Summary Christians of nearly every stripe know some version of the prayer Jesus taught, but it may be so familiar we overlook its hopeful notes and revolutionary tone.   John Dominic Crossan calls it “a prayer from the heart of Judaism on the lips of Christianity for the conscience of the world” ( The Greatest Prayer , 2).   Join us in Lent for a fresh look at the Lord’s Prayer and what it means for us today. Feb. 14 | Ash Wednesday TEACH US TO PRAY : We want a deeper connection with God.   In Luke 11:1-4 , the disciples ask Jesus to help them pray.   When has the Lord’s Prayer helped you? Feb. 18 | Lent 1 OUR FATHER: There are many ways to address God.   Jesus offers the image of a loving parent as a unifying name for God.   In Acts 17:22-29 , Paul's suggests that God is not unknown but intimately known to us.   When did you memorize the Lord’s Prayer? Feb. 25 | Lent 2 HALLOWED: Our names identify who we are. The p...

“Anything But Ordinary” Series Summary Do you believe in miracles?   Some of us feel the miraculous simply in waking up each morning, and some of us search for concrete answers to explain the unexplainable.   Surely, Jesus’ closest followers felt the same way since his ministry was anything but ordinary.   Join us in January as we explore the miracles of Jesus and what they mean for us today. January 7 | Epiphany MIRACLE WITH US : The incarnation of Christ is itself miraculous.   In Matthew 2:1-12 , the Magi bring gifts to the baby Jesus.   Where do you see Christ embodied today? January 14 | Baptism of the Lord STILLING THE STORM: The storms of life come in the form of sickness, loneliness, pain, and rejection.   These are fearsome forces.   In Mark 4:35-41 , Jesus is calm because he is stronger than the storm.   When have you been afraid? January 21 | Second Sunday after Epiphany THE BENT-OVER WOMAN: Sometimes, we feel overpowered by our circ...