It should not come as a surprise to any of you, and I hope it won’t offend, to say that our faith is an odd duck. By most standards, we’re young, but our roots as as old as the proverbial hills. A paradox? Yes, come be part of the exploration.

Does the Bible have anything to offer on the journey toward Peace with Justice? Our Church Administrator, Hope Hilton, will reflect on myth, truthtelling, and the function of Scripture from their perspective as a lifelong Methodist.   Centering Music, Welcoming Chime | Marilyn & LinliAnnouncements | MarilynHymn: #153 Oh I Woke Up this Morning | … Continue reading The Bible and World Peace

This Easter Sunday, join Rev Eric in our annual Flower Ceremony, a celebration of resurrection in all its forms: mythical, physical, emotional, social and beyond. And, if Wendell Berry is correct that we can practice resurrection, what forms might that take in our lives? Centering Music, Welcoming Chime | Rev Eric & Linli Announcements | … Continue reading Practice Resurrection

Fifth Sunday Music Service – Taking inspiration from music and poetry, this morning Rev Eric and Linli Wang lead us in a celebration of sound and song.   Centering Music, Welcoming Chime | Rev Eric (or WA) & Musician(s) Announcements | Lavon Introit: #188 Come, Come, Whoever You Are | Linli SLIDE Opening Words | … Continue reading The Vigor of Song

Taking inspiration from a short poem of Wendell Berry’s, join Rev Eric this morning in exploring this thing called Wild, and why it is still, in our 21st century, worth paying attention to.   Centering Music, Welcoming Chime | Rev Eric & Musician(s) Announcements | Glen Jacob Introit: #396 I Know This Rose Will Open … Continue reading The Peace of Wild Things

We often speak of the time several years ago with the phrase, Pre-Covid. This morning, Rev. Eric considers the state of the “new normal,” and what we’ve lost and gained post-pandemic. With Rev. Eric Meter   Centering Music, Welcoming Chime | Rev Eric & Musicians Announcements | Lavon Introit: #128 For All That is Our … Continue reading Six Years On: Covid

When we realized our Zoom participants were getting a second-class experience, everything changed. What began as a technical fix became a transformative lesson in equity and how love and justice take shape through intentional action, blessing the whole community. With Ben Ogilvie.   Centering Music, Welcoming Chime | Marilyn & Linli Announcements | Marilyn Introit: … Continue reading Lessons from Zoom Inclusion

Traditionally, the two topics preachers stayed as far away from as possible were sex and money. Today, Rev Eric throws caution to the wind to reflect on the power of our generosity.   Centering Music, Welcoming Chime | Rev Eric & Linli Announcements | Mileva Introit: #346, Gather the Spirit | Linli SLIDE Opening Words … Continue reading Sermon on the Amount