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A Welcoming Church Family Exploring Progressive Christian Theology
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
Narrative Lectionary Year 2 (2019-20)

The Shame of Christ

February 23, 2020
It's important that Jesus's transfiguration comes only after he warns Peter not to be ashamed of his impending death. We are reminded that it is easy to promote Christ when…
Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: Mark 8:27-9:8
Service Type: Sunday Worship
Narrative Lectionary Year 2 (2019-20)

In the Midst of Fire and Flames

November 3, 2019
The story of Elijah and the Baals seems like it comes from a distant world. But one enduring message is that no matter how many times we put in work…
Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: 1 kings 18:20-39
Service Type: Sunday Worship
Narrative Lectionary Year 1 (2018-19)

Moses, Elijah, and Us

March 3, 2019
Jesus was changed on the mountaintop, giving us hope that we, too, could be transformed. In the unlikely world of race and sports, we see people change through confession, testimony,…
Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: Matthew 16:24-17:8
Service Type: Sunday Worship
Narrative Lectionary Year 1 (2018-19)

A Prophet in Israel

November 4, 2018
On All Saints' Day, we look to the story of Naaman to remember that God is the God of all people. We remember that unexpected servants and saints  reveal themselves…
Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: 2 Kings 5:1-15
Service Type: Sunday Worship
Narrative Lectionary Year 4

Listening for a Change

November 5, 2017
Elijah's fear was turned to hope by God's presence. God shows that it isn't in violence that God is to be found, but in the quiet hope for the future…
Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: 1 Kings 19:1-18
Service Type: Sunday Worship

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