ANGELS AMONG US
DECEMBER 3 – 24, 2017
The angels that appear in the story of Jesus’ birth would have been very comfortable in our world of tweets and hashtags. Their messages were often short and to the point–their favorite line being #DoNotBeAfraid. As we look at the stories of these winged messengers to Zechariah, Mary, Joseph and the Shepherds and their reactions to them, we will contemplate what messages we can offer that will counteract a culture of fear and bring #morehope, #morepeace, #morejoy, and #morelove to the world.
December 3 – Make Ready a People: #MoreHope
December 10 – Nothing is Impossible: #MorePeace
December 17 – Do Not Be Afraid: #MoreJoy
December 24 – This Will be a Sign: #MoreLove
PLUGGING IN
NOVEMBER 12 – 26, 2017
Everyone wants to belong. Everyone wants to know that they can contribute to society and the world by being connected to others. This series helps us to make those connections and “plug in.”
November 12 – Plugging into Worship
November 19 – Plugging into Each Other
November 26 – Plugging into the Spirit
GOD IN THE HEAT OF THE MOMENT
AUGUST 13 – SEPTEMBER 17, 2017
Have you ever found yourself in a place of desperation? Have you found yourself calling out to God in the heat of the moment? Let’s talk about it.
August 13 – Chaos… or not?
August 20 – Changing Shoes
August 27 – Two Drunken Goat
September 3 – Tossed Away
September 10 – Taking the Heat
FAMILY ALBUM
JUNE 4 – AUGUST 6, 2017
So many of the characters we read about in the bible had difficult relationships. Just like us, they had to navigate the dynamics love, trust and distance. This series takes at look at some of those and examines their successes and failures along the way.
June 4 – The People & the Spirit
June 11 – Naomi & Ruth
June 18 – Abraham & Sarah
June 25 – Phillip & the Eunich
July 2 – Joseph
July 9 – Judas
July 16 – Gabriel
July 23 – Balaam
July 30 – The Witch of Endor
August 6 – Mary Magdalene
ROLL DOWN JUSTICE
MARCH 5 – APRIL 9, 2017
Lent is a time of reminding ourselves who we are called to be in this world. Our Lenten series is inspired by Amos, a prophet whose message is thatGod calls us to let “justice roll down like waters.” Worship without justice is not acceptable, rather our songs must move us to action on behalf of the oppressed. Through the powerful music of Mark Miller and the remembrance of our rituals of baptism (the origins of Lent), this season will offer us reflection and renewed inspiration to let our voices be tuned to the heart of the Gospel–proclaiming God’s love for all people. What prejudices are we challenged to “give up” as a Lent practice of abstinence, and further, how are we willing to “give” of ourselves for the sake of the world?
March 5 – Child of God: Naming Each One
March 12 – How Long: Renouncing Evil
March 19 – I Dream of a Church: Christ’s Representatives
March 26 – I Choose Love – Communities of Forgiveness
April 2 – God Has Work for Us To Do: Faithful Disciples
April 9 – The Day is Coming – We Are One
SAD: SPIRITUAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER
JANUARY 8 – FEBRUARY 26, 2017
Winter can be a time of Seasonal Affective Disorder when the lack of sunlight affects our moods and ability to cope effectively. But Spiritual Affective Disorder can also be a factor as we lead lives that are too crowded, busy, overcommitted, sometimes disturbing and uncertain. At the turn of this new year, we will explore everyday life activities that can become spiritual practices–deepening our experience of a meaningful life and make us more “light-hearted.”
January 8 – Flip the Switch
January 15 – Soothe the Savage
January 22 – Lighten Up
January 29 – Make My Day
February 5 – Altars, Altars Everywhere
February 12 – Walk This Way
February – 19 – Leave Room for Dessert
February 26 – Get Up and Don’t Be Afraid