Rise Up – Be The Church: Share Earthly and Spiritual Resources Acts 16:9-15 Preacher:Pastor Mike Lydia urged us, saying, “If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come and stay at my home.” And she prevailed upon us. Acts 16:9
Sanctuary Schedule
Sanctuary comes from the Latin for "sacred place". Sanctuary maintains a faithfulness to Christian worship tradition and practice but in a way that's fresh, lively, and consistent with progressive theology and witness. We will sing hymns, enjoy beautiful choir and organ music, offer praise and prayers, and engage with sermons that are challenging and inspiring. We have a come as you are rule. Don't worry about wearing your Sunday best - dress in whatever way you feel comfortable.
Drawn In: Living the Creative Life with God
During this Epiphany Series we will consider the ways we often spend too much time being “driven” rather than “drawn in” and how we focus on what we “should” do rather than what we feel excited and compelled to do in our lives and for the world. Against the blank winter canvas upon which Epiphany is abided, we will connect with our inherent creativity and nurture a foundational aspect of being human. Being in touch with our creativity also brings us close to an important aspect of who God is: God is creator! Exercising our creative-selves is a source of renewed energy for passionate work, delightful play, and engaging problem solving where we, along with God, become co-creators in making our world a better and more beautiful place for all.
Books Available:
In preparation, and for more intentional study, we are making available the book upon which our Epiphany series is based: DRAWN IN: A Creative Process for Artists, Activists, and Jesus Followers by Troy Bronsink, a Cincinnati based minister, author, artist/musician, and workshop/retreat leader available.
Cost for the book is $15. Get yours this Sunday or stop by the church office while they last!
May 19: Fifth Sunday of Easter
Rise Up – Be The Church: Care for the Poor; Fight for the powerless Acts 9:36-43 Preacher: Pastor Mike “Now in Joppa there was a disciple whose name was Tabitha, which in Greek is Dorcas. She was devoted to good works and acts of charity.” Acts 9:36
May 12: Fourth Sunday of Easter/Mother’s Day
Rise Up – Be The Church: Recovery of Sight; Waging of Peace Acts 9:1-6(7-20) Preacher: Pastor Mike “And immediately something like scales fell from Paul’seyes, and his sight was restored.” Acts 9:18
May 5: Third Sunday of Easter
Rise Up – Be The Church: Forgive Often; Enjoy This Life Matthew 18:15-22. Preacher: Pastor Mike Peter asked: “How often should I forgive? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times.” Matthew 18:21-22
Mar 3: Last Sunday after Epiphany (Transfiguration)
Drawn In: The One Thing Called Holy(Rest) (Exodus 20:8-11) Preacher: Pastor Mike “Remember the sabbath day, and keep it holy…For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but rested the seventh day (Exodus 20:8,11)
Feb 24: Seventh Sunday after Epiphany
Drawn In: Nothing Exists in Isolation (Re-Integrate) (1 Corinthians 12:4-27) Preacher: Pastor Mike “The body does not consist of one member but of many… if all were a single member, where would the body be?” (1 Corinthians 12:14, 19)