What We’re Talking About

Scripture: Acts 2: 1-21Though we often are fascinated by the “live translation” of the Pentecost story in which the disciples suddenly can be understood by diverse peoples, we sometimes miss the content of their speech: the mighty acts of God which they witnessed in their lives with Jesus. In seeking belonging and understanding, how can … Read more

One

Scripture: John 17:20-26Jesus prays before he parts with his disciples. As we pray over those who are graduating, we share in his prayer… that those who go out into the world from our community may show who they are, who we are, and who God is in the unity of their love.

Welcomed

Scripture: Acts 16:9-15We join Paul in meeting Lydia, a new and faithful friend who welcomes him into her home, and transforms the church for all the years to come. What small acts of welcome and hospitality may yet bring Christ even more clearly into our lives and the world?

Unhindered

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18The Apostle Peter shares a vision that has led him to widen the welcome of the earliest church. Today, we are called to do the same: deepening our understanding of what is core to our faith while also welcoming difference and diversity as a testament to God’s creative powers.

Woven

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43We meet Tabitha, an early saint of the church who died surrounded by widows whose lives she touched. As Peter comes to restore her to life, he sees, and we see today, an invitation into an economy of grace and compassion that may yet call us into Christ’s new life together.