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A Welcoming Church Family Exploring Progressive Christian Theology
Merely Christian, Plague Year, Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church

Merely Christian: What Are We Doing Here?

March 6, 2022
As we embark on our Lenten practice and Study of C.S. Lewis's Mere Christianity, we ask ourselves, "what is the center of our faith?" In a world where faith is…
Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: Matthew 3:1-6
Service Type: Sunday Worship
Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church

Being Open to Transformation

February 27, 2022
We like to think that the world around us changes based on who we think is helped by the reality we choose to inhabit. War, violence against bodies, and acts…
Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: Matthew 17:1-9
Service Type: Sunday Worship
Plague Year, Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church

There’s Always a Reason

February 20, 2022
We often fool ourselves into thinking messengers who challenge us are flawed and should be dismissed. But Jesus tells us that being only human is an opportunity for hope.
Passage: Matthew 11:7-19
Service Type: Sunday Worship
Plague Year, Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church

The Committee on Un-Roman Activities

February 6, 2022
Paul and Silas went to help a woman and free her from (some) exploitation. Then they got thrown in the stocks. What happens when we challenge systems that exploit people?
Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: Acts 16:16-23
Service Type: Sunday Worship
Plague Year, Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church

Called to Serve

January 30, 2022
It's easy, when reading the healing stories of Jesus, to miss the stories of the people being healed. It's important to listen to the details, so that we can hear…
Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: Matthew 8:14-22
Service Type: Sunday Worship
Plague Year, Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church

Called to Go

January 23, 2022
In 2022, what actions can we take that take you back to the moment you were first called to the church universal or to Ankeny UCC in particular?
Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: Matthew 4:18-25
Service Type: Sunday Worship

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