I’m excited about our September sermon series called STRETCHING.
Regardless of political affiliation, spiritual background, occupation, or age, most people understand that our world is changing, and each year, we face new kinds of questions that challenge not just our intellects but also our faith. Some of these questions may be easier than others to answer, but most challenge us to our core. What about my friend who is fundamentally a good person but has only been hurt by the Christian faith? Why does my country keep waging wars on other nations? Why are so many black young men incarcerated? Why are we stuck in an endless loop of political bickering when larger problems loom for our world?
We may have heard answers to these questions. We may know where we stand… but we may not. We also may not understand that the Bible, though wielded as an instrument of judgment by a lot of folks, may offer completely different answers than we think. This is a series to discover some of those answers. By stretching deeply around these issues, we may be more prepared to love others as God loves us.
- Rev. Nathan
If you’ve gotten one of our cards in the mail, thanks for checking us out. Know that we really want you to join in this challenging conversation. Please visit us this Sunday. You can also participate in this conversation by responding to some of articles on this site. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to ask.
Here’s a preview of our September/October series:
September 11 – Deep Wounds – Rev. Deborah Morgan-Stokes
Finding healing and hope in times of war – w/ special prayers for healing and remembrance in response to the 10th anniversary of September 11, 2001
September 18 – Open & Affirming – Rev. Deborah Morgan-Stokes
Understanding God’s gift of sexuality
September 25 – Finding Reconciliation – Rev. April Johnson
Living for reconciliation in a diverse world
October 2 – A Universal God – Rev. Nathan Hill
Is God bigger than one people or one tradition?
October 9 – Real Conversations – Rev. Deborah Morgan-Stokes
Learning how to agree to disagree
