This week we begin Holy Week, a story marked by joyous celebration, doubt, betrayal, abandonment and keeping vigil together. Where are we in this story?
What does it mean to be a community of support, especially when the chips are down? What kind of faith is 'Good Enough' amid our messy, complicated, imperfect lives? Join us as we listen to this sacred story of Jesus' passion. Listen for the promise that even in our imperfection, we are beloved, and God is still here.
"We are Fragile"
We don't want to think about death. We like to think we are invincible and we can will ourselves into being strong. But we are fragile beings... and life is fragile.
This Sunday we hear a story of love and devotion: Mary of Bethany anoints Jesus and calls us to bless one another with compassion in the vulnerable moments of our lives.
Scripture: John 12:1-8
"Even with Failure, There is Grace Enough"
Have you ever messed up - really messed up? Maybe you are someone who is unrealistically hard on yourself? This Sunday we hear a story reminding us that extravagant failure is met with extravagant love and grace.
That's good news, especially when we've slipped a rung or two on the ladder of expectation and perfection (Or when we live in fear that we will lose our careful footing!)
Join our Lenten journey of embracing the imperfections of life and faith.
Scripture: Luke 15:1-3,11b-32
"Lots of Things Can Be Medicine"
Our worth is not about what we produce or how well we perform. We are already 'good enough' and worthy of love! This week we consider the oppressive expectations about perfection in our lives and faith.
We look to the wisdom of the gardener in the parable of the fig tree. How do we tend our souls 'lovingly', and embrace our holy, 'good enough' lives?
Scripture: Luke 13:1-9
"So Much Is Out of Our Control"
This Lent, we are embracing the imperfections of life and faith, reminding ourselves we are “Good Enough”. There is so much in life beyond our control.
What if we could let go of needing all things and all people to be “just so”, and instead learn to dance with the unfolding of that which is not ours to control?
Scripture story: Luke 13:31-35
"Ordinary Lives Can Be Holy"
We live in a culture bent on definitions of a ‘good life’ as continuous upward mobility and striving for something ‘better’. But real life happens, right? (The pandemic has shown us that!) Life is far from perfect.
What kind of faith is ‘Good Enough’ amid our messy, complicated, imperfect lives?
This Lent we are invited to look for beauty and truth in what’s possible, and nurture and tend the life we are living now – a life that is holy ‘as is’.
Scripture story: Luke 4:1-13
Easter Sunday: "Early on the first day..."
Enter the Mystery of Easter with us.
Experience the Story again of "Early on the first day"
This Easter we wonder with those first visitors to the empty tomb what new reality is dawning for us as we await a post-pandemic world. (John 20:1-18)
We will share Communion as part of our Easter celebration. Please prepare food for yourself: a piece of bread, roll, maybe a hot cross bun; and a cup of juice - perhaps grape or cranberry - or wine, with or without alcohol. We will bless the elements together with prayer and song.
Good Friday - Take This Cup from Me
A reflection on the events of Holy Week with music, prayer, Scripture and dramatic readings.
Palm Sunday - Stones & Hosannas
Jesus said, "Even if these disciples were silent, the stones would shout out."
Inspired by a story called "The Stones Cry Out" we begin the journey of Holy Week. Join us for a special drama, song and prayer.
Bring a small stone to worship and join your voice with Creation's song, 'Hosanna! Loud Hosanna!'
