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More Than Just Pretty Lights
9/6 @ 10am, on-site & online via Zoom at http://zoom.us/j/907548568 In one of the most famous (and cinematic) scenes in scripture, God appears to Moses in a miraculous bush that burns brightly without being consumed. Moses turns aside to marvel at the sight and even removes his shoes, understanding “this is holy ground.” Then, once he’s paying attention, God gives Moses a mission. Because God is always more than just pretty lights. When the divine shows up in the world, it always comes with a moral imperative. Holiness demands a response. Holiness demands change. (Exodus 3:1-15) |
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Annual Grand Opening Sunday!
Two Roads Diverged: Making Our Way Together as Church 9/13 @ 10am, on-site & online via Zoom at http://zoom.us/j/907548568 At the climax of the Exodus story, two roads run into the Red Sea. One, the Hebrew people’s path of vulnerability and interdependence, leads to liberation and life. The other, Pharaoh’s path of oppression and exploitation, leads to disaster and death, and not just for him but for the rank and file who follow him and refuse to choose a better way. In light of today’s reading, maybe we in the church who claim the name and way of Jesus want to double check our GPS to see which road we’re really on? (Exodus 14:19-31) Sunday School resumes during worship 9/13 with Darlene Wong, our Director of Children & Youth Ministries! |
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All-Church Brunch & "Table Talk" Conversation
9/13 @ 11:11am, following Worship on Grand Opening Sunday September 13 is our annual Grand Opening Sunday, when we kick-off a new program year in the life of the church. Everyone is invited to stay after worship to enjoy brunch together and engage in a conversation about what church is and what it–we–are called to do in the world as followers of the way of Jesus. The Deacons encourage anyone so moved to make (or buy) and bring a brunch casserole, muffins, coffee cake, sausages or other brunch dish to enlarge the table. This will serve as the "soft launch" of our monthly series of "table talk" conversations, part of our year=long (re)Affirming Faith program talking honestly and imaginatively about core concepts of our diverse Christian faith. |