Congregation Renewal Process Adopt the pace of nature; “The Look of Love” “We [the church] will never be perfect people; but imperfect people committed to a radical Spirit-empowered love can change their relationships and their world.” Adele Ahlberg Calhoun Scripture: … Continue reading →
Second Sunday of Lent Blessed Hunger, Holy Feast ~ God’s Hand Delivers Us Scripture ~ Psalm 27: 1-5, 13-14; Luke 13: 31-35 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold[a] of … Continue reading →
True Piety: Stories of House of Friendship Scripture ~ Amos 5:16, 21-27; Isaiah 42:5-9 Therefore thus says the Lord, the God of hosts, the Lord: In all the squares there shall be wailing; and in all the streets they shall … Continue reading →
God at Work: Women in the Bible ~ Hagar Scripture: Genesis 16:1-6; 21:9-21 Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, bore him no children. She had an Egyptian slave-girl whose name was Hagar, and Sarai said to Abram, “You see that the Lord … Continue reading →
Fasting ~ Making room Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-7; 8-11; John 6:27-35 Shout out, do not hold back! Lift up your voice like a trumpet! Announce to my people their rebellion, to the house of Jacob their sins. Yet day after day … Continue reading →
