Sustaining Branches
Scripture: John 15:1-8 Jesus invites us into connection with one another as “branches of a vine.” How do nourish our connections with one another? What things might be “pruned” to give more life? Download text here: 2019-10-20
Geoff Parker
Growing Together: The Roots that Ground Us
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 The church in Corinth experiences differences in its teaching, and falls into disputes with one another. Indeed, we all have a diversity of roots that have nourished us, and some that have not been life-giving. How can we build a strong, deep, and wide collection of experiences to ground us when we … Read more
The Rev. Kelli Whitman – Psalm 1
Scripture: Psalm 1 Our fall worship series, Growing Together, begins with an invitation from FCC’s own Kelli Whitman to—like trees rooted in rich soil by living water—ground ourselves in God’s story in our lives, and the story of our lives in God.
Hurting, Healing, and Hoping in Gilead
Scripture: Jeremiah 8:18-9:1 The prophet Jeremiah laments at the pain of his people, and cries out for a cure for what ails them… a “Balm in Gilead.” To often, we are tempted to wish for magical cures to suffering and pain, rather than by being present… by offering care and time for healing. How are we … Read more
Searching and Being Found
Scripture: Luke 15:1-10 What is the cost of “being found?” What is it compared to the priceless joy of God? Jesus tells two parables that invite us to welcome all and resist those divisions which diminish the value of one another.