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Christians and Empire: How Then Shall We Live? - Fall 2024

As Christians, we aspire to be “in the world but not conformed to the ways of the world.” We claim to follow Jesus, who taught “do not store up treasures on earth,” and “give away all your money to the poor,” and “whatsoever you do to others (feed, clothe, visit) you do to me.” And yet, storing up treasures for retirement in the form of our 401Ks is the “responsible” thing to do.

How should we live within a system that is exploitive, extractive and unsustainable? A system which continues to prioritize making the wealthy few even wealthier, even as it promotes the lie that wealth is within reach for all if you work hard enough.

What is a Christian response? How do we live with integrity without being paralyzed by the implications of each cup of coffee we drink, each piece of technology we use, each investment that we make? Are there alternatives? Can our Biblical texts offer relevant guidance? How do we subvert the system? These are the questions that will shape our six week series.

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Advent 2024: Expecting Emmanuel

Advent begins on December 1. This year we are drawing on the Advent devotional, “Expecting Emmanuel” by Johanna Harader.

Over the four weeks of Advent and through Epiphany, we will turn our attention to the women who are listed in Jesus’ genealogy, Jesus’ great great grandmothers. We’ll hear their stories and consider how their humanity connects with ours, how God is present with us all, and what it means to claim that the divine One became human in the particular body of Jesus.

Introduction & Calendar

Worship With Us

 

Join us in person for worship at 9:30 AM or on Zoom.

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Small Groups

Small groups are integral to the life of our congregation. They are the best place for care and nurture of individuals, for support and accountability in our faith journeys, for some stages of communal discernment, and for some types of mission and outreach.

Inclusion

As a reconciling faith community, we seek to follow Jesus’ example by welcoming all who come our way, regardless of age, economic or social circumstances, ethnic background, gender, marital status, physical ability, race, or sexual orientation.

Privileges of the Child

We seek to keep children in the midst of our congregation, the responsibility of all, to be known by name, to be valued persons in the congregation, and active participants in worship.

Small Groups

The Arts

From four-part singing, to drumming, to visuals, to dance, the arts are highly valued and central to our worship.