Finding Common Ground

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Finding Common Ground

October 20, 2024 • Pastor Tami Luckhardt • Acts 17:22–28

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Knowing that God sees everyone as a beloved child of God, why, as human beings, are we inclined to focus on what divides us rather than on what unites us? Pastor Tami will help us think about how as "Followers of Christ" we are called, in all situations, to respond in love and find common ground.

Malice Toward None, Charity For All

November 3, 2024 • Pastor Bethany Nelson • Ephesians 4:1–3, Ephesians 4:31–32

In his second Inaugural Address, President Lincoln said: “With malice toward none, with charity for all... let us strive on to finish the work we are in, to bind up the nation’s wounds, to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow and orphans; to do all which may achieve a just and lasting peace among ourselves and with all nations.” This week, we'll consider the ways our faith in Christ guides us to create lasting peace in our own lives.

Faith and Values

October 27, 2024 • Pastor Tami Luckhardt • Matthew 5:43–48

In this message, we'll look at the question of how our Christian faith is meant to impact our politics. No – we will not be endorsing any candidate or party. But we will look at how our faith, whether Republican, Democrat, Independent, or anything else, should impact how we practice politics.

Kindness

October 13, 2024 • Pastor Bethany Nelson • Micah 6:6–8

Be Just. Be Kind. Be Humble. Micah 6:8 provides a roadmap toward building the kingdom of Heaven here on earth. In an increasingly polarized world, Micah 6:8 offers guidance for finding commonality and community. We’re called to demonstrate love to all those whom we encounter: our families, our friends, our neighbors, and particularly to those with whom we differ.