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A Welcoming Church Family Exploring Progressive Christian Theology
Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church

The Eternal Christ

November 20, 2022
As we think about Jesus as the eternal sovereign, we remember that this promise came about in times of distress, and that it can provide not only challenge to those…
Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: 2 Kings 24:8-17
Service Type: Sunday Worship
Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church

The Day of the Saints

November 6, 2022
On All Saints, we remember the hopes we have of a future beyond our understanding, and in which the final barriers between God and ourselves are removed. And we pause…
Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: Isaiah 25:1,4a,6-10a
Service Type: Sunday Worship
Plague Year, Shine Curriculum

Midwives to History

October 11, 2020
Shiphrah and Puah's names were passed down through history because, in the face of Pharoah's terrible and unpredictable anger, they found a way to nonetheless save the children they were…
Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: Exodus 1
Service Type: Sunday Worship
Narrative Lectionary Year 4

Water in the Desert

February 4, 2018
Water is a recurring theme in John's gospel. As we look at the Samaritan woman, outcast and alone but seemingly blameless, we see the radical message that Jesus's water is…
Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: John 4:1-41
Service Type: Sunday Worship
Narrative Lectionary Year 3

The Joy of Ministry

December 11, 2016
In the midst of pain and suffering, we sometimes get the great joy of announcing liberation. Liberation for those who have no security. Liberty to those who live under the…
Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: Isaiah 61:1-11
Service Type: Sunday Worship
Narrative Lectionary Year 2

A Bush Burns in the Darkness

October 4, 2015
The Israelite people flee into Egypt to escape famine. After years, the Egyptians start to fear the mass of immigrants, as happens throughout time. Moses, after escaping the order to kill…
Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: Exodus 1:8-2:10, Exodus 3:1-10
Service Type: Sunday Worship

Lift Up Your Snakes for All to See

March 15, 2015

Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: Numbers 21:4-9
Service Type: Sunday Worship

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