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A Welcoming Church Family Exploring Progressive Christian Theology
Plague Year, Shine Curriculum

In the Desert, with Purpose

November 15, 2020
At the foot of Mount Sinai, the people Israel saw the model of our relationships with one another, based on mutual love and obligation. In this time, our mutual obligation…
Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: Exodus 19:1-8
Service Type: Sunday Worship
Plague Year, Shine Curriculum

Hunger, Satisfied

November 8, 2020
Like with the Israelites in the desert, sometimes we need to recognize Manna from heaven and just say, "thanks."
Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: Exodus 16:1-4, 13-21
Service Type: Sunday Worship
Plague Year, Shine Curriculum

Saints Gasping for Breath

November 1, 2020
We are in the midst of a worsening pandemic. On this All Saints' Day, we recall that Joseph asked that his bones be transported back to Canaan in the Exodus,…
Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: Exodus 13:17-22
Service Type: Sunday Worship
Narrative Lectionary Year 2 (2019-20)

The Things We Remember

September 29, 2019

Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: Exodus 2:8-15
Service Type: Sunday Worship
Narrative Lectionary Year 1 (2018-19)

Celebrating the Gifts

January 6, 2019
Epiphany is all about recognition. Recognition that Jesus means something important for the whole world. For the folks in the East, for the folks in Judea, and for us. Wherever…
Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: Matthew 2:1-23
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

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