Prepare the Way of the Lord - PDF
On this Second Sunday of Advent, as we light the candle of peace, we look to see what it means to speak of Jesus as Prince of Peace and how we can be agents of peace in a troubled world.
Dec 06, 2015
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Prepare the Way of the Lord - Audio
On this Second Sunday of Advent, as we light the candle of peace, we look to see what it means to speak of Jesus as Prince of Peace and how we can be agents of peace in a troubled world.
Dec 06, 2015•28 min
Preparing and Waiting - PDF
On this First Sunday of Advent, we explore the nature of hope as we wait, both for the celebration of Christ's birth and for the fulfillment of his promised Kingdom. We see how hope is based on the faithfulness of God, manifest as God's steadfast love and made real in the new covenant and the coming Kingdom.
Nov 29, 2015
Preparing and Waiting - Audio
On this First Sunday of Advent, we explore the nature of hope as we wait, both for the celebration of Christ's birth and for the fulfillment of his promised Kingdom. We see how hope is based on the faithfulness of God, manifest as God's steadfast love and made real in the new covenant and the coming Kingdom.
Nov 29, 2015•26 min
Kingdom and Love - PDF
on this Christ the King Sunday we complete our exploration of the Kingdom of God by considering the nature of love and its relationship to both neighbors and strangers.
Nov 22, 2015
Kingdom and Love - Audio
on this Christ the King Sunday we complete our exploration of the Kingdom of God by considering the nature of love and its relationship to both neighbors and strangers.
Nov 22, 2015•36 min
Kingdom and Mercy - PDF
As we seek to understand the nature of the Kingdom of God, we see how Jesus acts among the less fortunate at the intersection of mercy and grace, modelling for us a way of life that helps to make the Kingdom a present reality wherever we might be.
Nov 15, 2015
Kingdom and Mercy - Audio
As we seek to understand the nature of the Kingdom of God, we see how Jesus acts among the less fortunate at the intersection of mercy and grace, modelling for us a way of life that helps to make the Kingdom a present reality wherever we might be.
Nov 15, 2015•32 min
Kingdom and Unity - PDF
As we work towards a greater understanding of the Kingdom of God, we come to consider the role of unity, especially unity of the Spirit, among the people of God and its centrality to the nature of the Kingdom.
Nov 08, 2015
Kingdom and Unity - Audio
As we work towards a greater understanding of the Kingdom of God, we come to consider the role of unity, especially unity of the Spirit, among the people of God and its centrality to the nature of the Kingdom.
Nov 08, 2015•29 min
Kingdom and Justice - PDF
As look at the attributes of the Kingdom of God we come to see justice as something we do, not simply something we discuss, and as something that involves the specific, individual people whom we encounter. The call to justice is a call to action.
Nov 01, 2015
Kingdom and Justice - Audio
As look at the attributes of the Kingdom of God we come to see justice as something we do, not simply something we discuss, and as something that involves the specific, individual people whom we encounter. The call to justice is a call to action.
Nov 01, 2015•27 min
Kingdom and Trusteeship - PDF
As we look at the characteristics of the Kingdom, we consider the difference between the concepts of ownership and trusteeship, and how Jesus taught trusteeship to his followers.
Oct 25, 2015
Kingdom and Trusteeship - Audio
As we look at the characteristics of the Kingdom, we consider the difference between the concepts of ownership and trusteeship, and how Jesus taught trusteeship to his followers.
Oct 25, 2015•39 min
Kingdom and Servanthood - PDF
As we think about the characteristics of the Kingdom, we today examine servanthood and what Jesus taught about servanthood through his words and deeds, many of which invert the expected social structure of the day and call for extravagant selflessness and the exercise of compassion.
Oct 18, 2015
Kingdom and Servanthood - Audio
As we think about the characteristics of the Kingdom, we today examine servanthood and what Jesus taught about servanthood through his words and deeds, many of which invert the expected social structure of the day and call for extravagant selflessness and the exercise of compassion.
Oct 18, 2015•40 min
Kingdom and Community - PDF
In the narrative of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well we see how Jesus symbolically re-establishes the broken covenant community of Israel by reuniting the north and the south through his outreach in Samaria. He accomplishes this through a long and complex conversation with a woman of little regard in her day. The importance of conversation and community is highlighted in this important narrative.
Oct 11, 2015
Kingdom and Community - Audio
In the narrative of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well we see how Jesus symbolically re-establishes the broken covenant community of Israel by reuniting the north and the south through his outreach in Samaria. He accomplishes this through a long and complex conversation with a woman of little regard in her day. The importance of conversation and community is highlighted in this important narrative.
Oct 11, 2015•33 min
The Kingdom - PDF
As we explore the teachings of Jesus on the Kingdom, we encounter many parables in which we are shown what the Kingdom is "like." We see how Jesus' many teachings counter the values of his own society, leading us to think counter-culturally about our own.
Oct 04, 2015
The Kingdom - Audio
As we explore the teachings of Jesus on the Kingdom, we encounter many parables in which we are shown what the Kingdom is "like." We see how Jesus' many teachings counter the values of his own society, leading us to think counter-culturally about our own.
Oct 04, 2015•50 min
Standing Together - PDF
As we discuss values, vision and mission, we begin to think about the nature of the unity we celebrate in communion through the one loaf and in community through our communal work together.
Sep 27, 2015
Standing Together - Audio
As we discuss values, vision and mission, we begin to think about the nature of the unity we celebrate in communion through the one loaf and in community through our communal work together.
Sep 27, 2015•29 min
If Only ..... - PDF
Looking back on life can be helpful when done reflectively but can become a problem when we create illusory "good old days" that never really existed. We see this issue acted out in the narrative of the Exodus and cautioned against in Ecclesiastes.
Sep 20, 2015
If Only ..... - Audio
Looking back on life can be helpful when done reflectively but can become a problem when we create illusory "good old days" that never really existed. We see this issue acted out in the narrative of the Exodus and cautioned against in Ecclesiastes.
Sep 20, 2015•28 min
Do Not Be Afraid - PDF
Our ability to assess our fears can be skewed by many factors and this imperfect assessment may lead us to poor choices. We look to the tools available to us in Scripture, tradition, reason and experience for guidance.
Sep 13, 2015
Do Not Be Afraid - Audio
Our ability to assess our fears can be skewed by many factors and this imperfect assessment may lead us to poor choices. We look to the tools available to us in Scripture, tradition, reason and experience for guidance.
Sep 13, 2015•36 min
Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing - PDF
Paul's letter to the church at Corinth shows the many problems that arise when a community loses focus on the cross and starts to divide and travel many paths. How do we keep the main thing the main thing?
Sep 06, 2015
Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing - Audio
Paul's letter to the church at Corinth shows the many problems that arise when a community loses focus on the cross and starts to divide and travel many paths. How do we keep the main thing the main thing?
Sep 06, 2015•29 min
Trapped in the Moment - PDF
We look to Hebrew Scripture, the Gospels and the letters of Paul for guidance on how to move forward when feeling "stuck." These sources exhibit a remarkable unity in their approaches, including prayerful discernment of what is truly important and a willingness to single-mindedly move forward despite great odds.
Aug 30, 2015
Trapped in the Moment - Audio
We look to Hebrew Scripture, the Gospels and the letters of Paul for guidance on how to move forward when feeling "stuck." These sources exhibit a remarkable unity in their approaches, including prayerful discernment of what is truly important and a willingness to single-mindedly move forward despite great odds.
Aug 30, 2015•27 min
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