First day back from the dead, what does Jesus do? He walks 7 miles with 2 people and has dinner at their house. In the conversation, and in the breaking of bread, the hosts feel their hearts on fire with love and grace. In these ordinary things and ordinary ways, the power of God shows up.
The Mystery in the Ordinary
April 30, 2023 • Rev. Ric Shewell • Luke 24:13–35, Acts 2:42–47
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Above, With, and In
June 4, 2023 • Rev. Ric Shewell • Romans 5:1–5, John 16:12–15
It's Trinity Sunday! St Augustine wrote in the 4th century, "Anyone who denies the Trinity is in danger of losing their salvation, and anyone who tries to understand it is in danger of losing their mind!" This Sunday, we'll take a deeper look at the Doctrine of the Trinity and see that it is less an explanation of God and more a mystery that keeps us from saying too much about God's nature. Join us as we celebrate the God who is Above all things, who With us in every circumstance, and who is In us -- empowering us to love and follow God!
In our own Language
May 28, 2023 • Rev. Ric Shewell • Acts 2:14–21, Acts 2:1–13
Imagine living in a country where your 1st language was outlawed. Imagine being oppressed and forced to use your oppressors’ language in order to live and exist. Imagine society attempting to erase your history and culture. Now, imagine the Spirit of the Creator of the Universe declaring your power and freedom in your own language. It's this pivotal moment that begins the church community to which we belong still today! Let’s celebrate and remember this powerful origin story of the church!