Why don’t they get it? Understanding bias to promote tolerance and justice
Why Don't They Get It? Dr Jay is inviting you to consider participating in a study group about 'bias'. We will use a book as the basis of our discussions: Why Don't They Get…
Walk with Jesus through this Holy Week
Jesus has enjoyed a triumphant entrance into the city of Jerusalem just days ago. We invite you to go with him to what would be his last supper with his friends. Then follow him to…
Enter into Lent with an Open Heart & Mind – A Lenten message from Pastor Dr. Jay Terbush
Wednesday February 17th the church begins the season of Lent. This is a time of year when the we are invited to enter a time of prayerful reflection, a time of self examination, a time…
Rev. Bill Neil’s Farewell Message
A Last Word: There is a lovely gospel song by Andre Crouch that begins, “How can I say thanks for the things you have done for me?” He is asking God in response to God’s…
Life Finds a Way – August 27, 2020
The premise for Jurassic Park was the idea that combining dinosaur DNA with DNA from today’s reptiles would produce dinosaurs which would NOT be able to reproduce. By doing so, the Park Authorities could control…
Christian Love
There is a lot of extra activity here at the church building this week! A crew is here filming a big screen movie titled, "I'm Not Him." It is a family-friendly production in which Jesus…
July 1, 2020: Sharing our visions
One of my regular email inspirations comes from Rev. Cameron Trimble, a coach and leader in the work of progressive Christianity. This morning her message is an invitation to see with new eyes. She quotes…
Memorial Day thoughts from Rev. Neil
Memorial Day has passed yet as we compare this virus pandemic to a type of warfare, we will be remembering those who have lost their lives over these past several weeks with a moment of…
Rev. Neil’s Sunday May 17th message
For our sermon this week, I focused on John's gospel and the word and meanings of truth. Jesus promised that the Spirit of Truth would come to his followers after his death and resurrection. First,…
Wednesday thoughts
In the early days of the Covid crisis I read a report that suggested the deaths would be in the hundreds of thousands. By comparison, millions have died in recent wars. What if the world…