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A Welcoming Church Family Exploring Progressive Christian Theology
Insiders and Outsiders 2017, Narrative Lectionary Year 3

You Don’t Need to Be Told

April 16, 2017
Listen to the personal testimony of those whose experiences are different from your own. It might be miraculous.
Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: Luke 24:1-12
Service Type: Sunday Worship
Insiders and Outsiders 2017, Narrative Lectionary Year 3

Shouting Stones

April 9, 2017
Luke's story shows us that working to change oppression comes at a cost. There are always powerful objections. Do Good Anyway. Work for Love rather than Hate, and break down…
Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: Luke 19:28-48
Service Type: Sunday Worship
Insiders and Outsiders 2017, Narrative Lectionary Year 3

Seeing From the Tree

April 2, 2017
The story of Zaccheus and Jesus shows us the power of a meal to transform lives. To hear one another's stories requires sitting down across barriers and inviting others to…
Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: Luke 18:31-43
Service Type: Sunday Worship
Insiders and Outsiders 2017, Narrative Lectionary Year 3

I’m Right HERE!

March 19, 2017
We sometimes get used to thinking of suffering as something deserved by others to protect ourselves. Jesus tells us to celebrate when we can end suffering and reach out to…
Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: Luke 15:1-32
Service Type: Sunday Worship
Insiders and Outsiders 2017, Narrative Lectionary Year 3

Fig Jam

March 12, 2017
When we seek reasons people are to blame for their own suffering, we are erecting barriers between them and us. How, instead, are we similar to others, and where can…
Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: Luke 13:1-9
Service Type: Sunday Worship

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