Summer Storytime

The Story of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector

July 21, 2024 • Pastor Rob Kazinski • Luke 18:9–14

St. Augustine once said, “Humility is the foundation of all the other virtues hence, in the soul in which this virtue does not exist, there cannot be any other virtue except in mere appearance.” The parable of the pharisee and the tax collector reveal not only a lesson about the virtue of humility but an authentic presence before God that is not merely to uphold an image. We’ll explore deeply on this parable and discover the keys to an authentic faith.

The Story of the Shrewd Manager

July 14, 2024 • Rev. Melissa Madara • Luke 16:1–3

This week we dive headlong into one of the most complicated, confusing parables, and tackle the topics of honesty and dishonesty; wealth and possessions; and wisdom and folly. As we tackle these *ahem* little subjects we will discover that the kingdom of God sometimes seems upside-down and backwards and not everything is as it seems.

The Story of the Persistent Widow

July 7, 2024 • Rev. David Madara • Luke 18:1–8

A widow takes on a corrupt judge, and through persistence she finds justice. Have you ever faced injustice? Have you ever treated someone else unjustly? Hear what Jesus has to say about justice, and the ways his words speak to us today.

The Story of the Good Samaritan

June 30, 2024 • Rev. Ken Grundon • Luke 10:25–37

While the Pharisee asked the question, “Who is my neighbor?” we’ll explore different ways and what it looks like for us to be a good neighbor to others.

The Story of Dives & Lazarus

June 23, 2024 • Pastor Rob Kazinski • Luke 16:19–31

The parable of the rich man and Lazarus is known by many but few realize how directly it still impacts our lives. We'll look deeply at this subversive parable of Jesus and the implications it has for how we live each day.

The Story of the Laborers

June 17, 2024 • Pastor Rob Kazinski • Matthew 20:1–16

Most of Jesus' parables challenge our assumptions about grace, justice, fairness, and who our God is. This difficult parable looks at the notion fo the worldly fairness and divine justice.

Lost & Found

June 2, 2024 • Rev. Melissa Madara • Luke 15:11–32

Sometimes, when we look at scripture's most popular and beloved passages, we tend to gloss over them and miss the power underneath what is comforting and familiar. In the classic story of the prodigal son, we encounter not one - not two - but THREE "prodigal" individuals and a message of radical, reckless, no-holds-barred grace for all of us.

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