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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
A Woman's Lectionary for the Whole Church, Plague Year

A Gazelle is Never Just a Gazelle

February 13, 2022
Song of Songs reminds us that editors of the Bible throughout the ages have found it important to acknowledge the whole truths of our existence, and not to give into…
Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: Song of Songs 3:1-11
Service Type: Sunday Worship
Narrative Lectionary Year 1 (2018-19)

Tables Turned

April 14, 2019
The conflict between the triumph of the palms and the suffering and death of Jesus during Holy Week looms over our worship on the last day of Lent. What are…
Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: Matthew 21:1-17
Service Type: Sunday Worship
Narrative Lectionary Year 2

Well, That’s Different

February 7, 2016
In the transfiguration, our view of Jesus, and of God, must change. What are those moments in your life that change how to see the other people in your lives?
Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: Mark 8:27-9:8
Service Type: Sunday Worship

In the Midst of Our Humanity

December 24, 2015
At Christmas, we remember the less-than-idyllic world into which Jesus was born, and ask what it has to say about life today.
Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: Luke 2:1-20
Service Type: Christmas

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