Sermon: On Not Worshipping the Teapot

Revs. Kerry Mueller & Dave Hunter, Guest Ministers Rev. Kerry Mueller “SBNR.” You’ve probably heard the term: “Spiritual But Not Religious.” It’s the coming thing. The future of the church for the Millennials and their children. I’ve been hearing it for years....

Rev. Lisa Bovee-Kemper: Slowing Down

I walked into Target last week and was nearly overwhelmed by swarms of families and kids out procuring school supplies. I was surprised, because I’d forgotten to pay attention to the school calendar. But it wasn’t upsetting. What was upsetting was the...

John Bates: Riding “The Bobs”

I’ve decided a good analogy for my experience with the building of the Welcome Project this summer is like riding a great roller coaster. It’s a bit scary as you get on, there’s the big anticipation as you slowly climb the first big hill, gears and chains clanking...

Rev. Mark Ward: Welcome to a New Worship Year

Here’s a quiz: What do the following words have in common? Invitation Letting Go Ancestry Expectation Resistance Desire Liberation Creation Blessing Simplicity OK, maybe that wasn’t fair without any advance notice. In any event, I hope you find these words intriguing...