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Flea Market Sunday

Rev. Brenda Loreman – Sunday, August 25, 2019

Luke 13:10-17

We offer a simple service of prayer and contemplation as a respite from the busy-ness of the Flea Market. – Go to this sermon’s page

Fired Up

Rev. Brenda Loreman – Sunday, August 18, 2019

Luke 12:49-56
Jeremiah 23:23-29

Following Jesus means questioning the religious, economic, and political status quo... and it will cause us trouble. – Go to this sermon’s page

Mobile Pantry Sunday

Rev. Jeffrey Spencer – Sunday, August 11, 2019

James 2:14-18
Luke 6:20-26

Celebrate this vital ministry of our church in an unusual worship service – Go to this sermon’s page

Storing Up Treasure

Rev. Brenda Loreman – Sunday, August 04, 2019

Luke 12:13-21
Psalm 107:1-9, 43

God needs neither our good works nor our wealth, but our neighbor does. – Go to this sermon’s page

In Memory of Her

Rev. Brenda Loreman – Sunday, July 28, 2019

Mark 14:3-9
Romans 16:1-7, 12-13, 15-16

The Christian gospel cannot be proclaimed if the women disciples and what they have done are not remembered. – Go to this sermon’s page

An Abundance of Grace

Rev. Daniel Ross-Jones – Sunday, July 21, 2019

Luke 10:38-42
Genesis 18:1-10a

In times of confusion and anxiety, fear and trepidation, while we feel weighted down by the obligations and responsibilities of a too-broken world, God’s grace comes to us in simple moments of life to remind us of love, compassion, and joy. – Go to this sermon’s page

The Harder Question

Rev. Jeffrey Spencer – Sunday, July 14, 2019

Luke 10:25-37
Psalm 82

"What will happen to ME if I DO stop?" verses "What will happen to HIM if I DON'T stop?" The second question (the harder question) calls us to a deeper love of neighbor - which is always a risk. – Go to this sermon’s page

Common Healing

Rev. Jeffrey Spencer – Sunday, July 07, 2019

2 Kings 5:1-14
Luke 10:1-11, 16-20

Namaan expected he would have to endure some ordeal before he would be healed. Perhaps we do, too - even though common things can bring profound healing. – Go to this sermon’s page

What Do We Need?

Rev. Jeffrey Spencer – Sunday, June 30, 2019

2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14
Acts 1:6-11

Elijah asked Elisha what gift he desired. What gift do you desire? How do you put yourself in a place to receive that gift? – Go to this sermon’s page

Reconsidering Jezebel

Rev. Brenda Loreman – Sunday, June 23, 2019

1 Kings 16:29-33; 18:36-40, 19:1-3
Galatians 3:23-29

Although Jezebel was no angel, neither was she a temptress or sorceress. She was a smart, strong-willed queen who came into conflict with the equally powerful prophet Elijah-- and their conflict has something to teach us. – Go to this sermon’s page

Our Pastors

The Rev. Jeff Spencer

Brenda Loreman

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Learn more about Progressive Christianity! Go to our Progressive Christianity Series page for links to eight sermons that discuss the various aspects of this exciting aspect of worship.