Acts 2: 1-21 and Psalm 104:24-34, 35b Pentecost: A Spirited Community Becomes the Church! What are the qualities of the earliest Christian communities of faith? What traditions did they begin that we continue which ones did they continue on from their own ancestors of faith and what practices have changed
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The picture was taken by Tony Jansen while on tour in Jakarta Indonesia in 2018. Jim Triscott and Rev. Karen did some editing. The sculpture is called: Arjuna Wijaya Sculture produced in 2003. The plaque near the statue reads: “Sculpture relfects the radiance of inspiration for the spirit of cultural
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Scripture: Philippians 1: 1-18a Paul’s prayer for the Philippians Movie: Ladybird The movie Lady Bird follows the life of a high school senior who is struggling to find her way in a world that seems unfair. Her negativity, selfish ambition, envy and rivalry lead to hurtful acts, but like Paul through these
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Scripture: Acts 17: 16-31 Paul in Athens is distressed. Movie: 3 Billboards Paul had a message for the people of Athens, a message he wanted them to hear. His message was “while God has overlooked the times of human ignorance, now he commands all people everywhere to repent.” Like Paul,
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Acts 16: 16-34 Paul and Silas in Prison A woman possessed, and a potential prison break are scenes worthy of the Oscars. However, we will instead use our imaginations and create our own story that demonstrates our commitment to stand up for our faith. May we be moved and inspired
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Oscar Movie Series Acts 9:1-19 Movies: “Get Out” and “Call Me By My Name” As Jesus’ disciples came from more diverse cultural and religious backgrounds, his followers had to ask who is in…who is out? We also wonder too and we also can wonder if the invitation to follow this
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Oscar Movie Series Movie: Shape of Water John 20: 19-31 Jesus’ disciples had differing experiences of the Risen Christ. Thomas became famous for being the one to say “No Way!” However, we all have times in our journey of faith when we think God’s love it too great to be
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Picture taken of butterflies made at the Art Studio at the Community Dinner John 20: 1-18 The Resurrection of Jesus In the end is our beginning. When Mary found the tomb empty and encountered Jesus after his death, her life was turned upside down! Through her tears she found healing
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John 12: 12-19 Jesus enters JerusalemJohn 19: 16a-22 Crucifixion of Jesus The great poet Rumi wrote, “The grief you cry out from draws you toward union.” This service begins with the cries of Hosanna, and ends with the cries of Crucifixion. Barbara Brown Taylor, a theologian, has come to realize
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Lent 5 John 19: 1-16a One of the most challenging aspects of grief is the anger that arises. Where are you God? How can people be so mean? Why are our structures so unfair? The crowds turned on Jesus to express their anger against injustice. Jesus turned to the Psalms.
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