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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
Plague Year, Shine Curriculum

Giving Thanks, in the Midst of Uncomfortable Parallels

November 22, 2020
As we head into Thanksgiving week, the story of the Israelites coming to their promised land and finding it inhabited resonates. As we see the complications in the story of…
Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: Joshua 1:1-9
Service Type: Sunday Worship
Narrative Lectionary Year 2 (2019-20)

Mountain Climbing, Ankeny Style

December 8, 2019
Isaiah's words to the Israelite refugees in Babylon brings the comfort that in the midst of suffering, in the midst of tremendous loss, people and governments may change, what is…
Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: Isaiah 40:1-11
Service Type: Sunday Worship
Narrative Lectionary Year 1 (2018-19)

Remember What is Good

November 11, 2018
On the centennial of Armistice Day, we remember all the losses of war, and celebrate that God does not demand the sacrifices of our children.
Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: Micah 6:6-8
Service Type: Sunday Worship
Narrative Lectionary Year 2

Saints in Division

November 1, 2015
On All Saints Day, we remember all the people in our lives who have died. The fear of death makes us do funny things, so perhaps the greatest gift Jesus…
Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: 1 Kings 12:1-19
Service Type: Sunday Worship

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