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!
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)
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)
Drawn In: To Create is to Put Yourself Out There (Risk) (Matthew 25:24-30) Preacher: Pastor Mike “Then you ought to have invested my money with the bankers, and on my return I would have received what was my own with interest.” (Matthew 25:28)
Drawn In: Beyond the Words (Listen) (Acts 16:6-15) Preacher: Rev. Greta Wagner “A certain woman named Lydia, a worshiper of God, was listening to us; she was from the city of Thyatira and a dealer in purple cloth. The Lord opened her heart to listen eagerly to what was said by Paul.” (Acts 16:14)
Drawn In: Seeing the Big Picture (Hover) (Luke 4:1-13) Preacher: Pastor Mike “In the wilderness…Jesus ate nothing at all during those days, and when they were over, he was famished” (Luke 4:21))
Series: Drawn In – Living the Creative Life with God Preacher: Pastor Mike Drawn In: Seeing the Big Picture (Hover) (Luke 4:1-13) “In the wilderness…Jesus ate nothing at all during those days, and when they were over, he was famished” (Luke 4:21)
Series: Drawn In – Living the Creative Life with God Preacher: Pastor Mike Drawn In: When Something Different Crosses the Threshold (Dream) (Luke 4:14-30) “Jesus began to say to them, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.” (Luke 4:21
Series: Drawn In – Living the Creative Life with God Preacher: Pastor Mike Immersed in Love (Isaiah 43:1-7; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22) “You are precious in my sight, and honored, and I love you.” (Isaiah 43:1-7)
Series: Drawn In – Living the Creative Life with God Epiphany Sunday Preacher: Pastor Ruth “They went home by another way.’” Matthew 1.11 See and Be Radiant (Isaiah 60:1-6; Matthew 2:1-12) “You shall see and be radiant; your heart shall thrill and rejoice.” (Isaiah 60:5)
Series: CALM AND BRIGHT Sunday after Christmas Preacher: Rev. Dr. Lisa Wolfe (Revelation 21:1-6) “I heard a loud voice from the throne say, ‘Look! God’s dwelling is here with humankind. He will dwell with them, and they will be his peoples. God himself will be with them as their God’” Luke 21:3
