A More Perfect Union - Acts 2 United Methodist Church

Faith and Politics

November 20, 2022 • Rev. Brandon Blacksten • Philippians 2:1–4

When we see the other side as the enemy, everyone loses. When we learn instead to recognize that everyone has something to give, we can begin to grow toward a more perfect union, with liberty and justice for all.

A Better Way

November 13, 2022 • Dr. Mark Foster • Acts 2:44–47

The early church was compelling not because of what they believed, but how they behaved. In a chaotic culture of division, the first Christians were a peaceful presence who welcomed all, loved authentically, and let their light shine. Let’s do that again.

One Nation, Under God, Indivisible

November 6, 2022 • Dr. Mark Foster • James 3:16–17

While disagreement is inevitable, division is a choice. When we choose to carry one another’s burdens instead of demonizing one another, what divides us fades, and we realize that we can disagree politically while loving unconditionally.

Enemy #1

October 30, 2022 • Dr. Mark Foster • John 17:21

The church’s greatest enemy is not a political party. It’s division. Instead of choosing one side over the other, we stand with Jesus in the messy middle because we can form a more perfect union by working together.