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A Welcoming Church Family Exploring Progressive Christian Theology

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A Welcoming Church Family Exploring Progressive Christian Theology
Church Identity 2022

Caring in the Unknown

May 22, 2022
Paul writes about the tomb dedicated to an unknown (really an unnamed) god in Athens. How often do we treat those around us in church as unnamed and unknown?
Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: Acts 7:22-34
Service Type: Sunday Worship
Church Identity 2018, Narrative Lectionary Year 4

Motivated by Love

May 6, 2018
In prison, Paul shows thanks for the care given by the Philippians, for the love expressed in their actions. We are reminded that care and love require us and inspire…
Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: Philippians 1:1-18a
Service Type: Sunday Worship
2016 Church Identity

Caring Within and Serving Beyond

May 15, 2016
The spirit touched us all. Each of our gifts comes together to form one body that is a Welcoming Church Family, Exploring Progressive Christian Theology, Caring Within and Serving Beyond.
Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: 1 Corinthians 12:1-13
Service Type: Sunday Worship
Narrative Lectionary Year 2

Only The Woman Was Left

October 18, 2015
Our story has taken us from creation, through struggle, out of bondage, beyond the wandering in the desert and the into the attempt to have humans interpret God's laws. This…
Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: Ruth 1:1-17
Service Type: Sunday Worship
2015 Church Identity

Caring Within and Serving Beyond

May 3, 2015
Today, we recognized the servant leaders and artists in our congregation. As we explore our identity statement, "A welcoming church family exploring progressive Christian theology, caring within and serving beyond,"…
Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: John 15:1-8
Service Type: Sunday Worship

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