Posts from April 2020

This week, we explore the early believers and how they lived out their faith. We step away from the Gospels and into the Book of Acts.

This Sunday’s Gospel text follows the disciples as they make their way along the road to Emmaus. You can read this Bible story in the Gospel of Luke 24:13-35. Watch the video lesson and download the activity sheets that go along with the story.

Here is a list of some of the books that we have explored in the past few years. If you have not had a chance to read any of these, maybe now is the time to check them out. Do you have a book that you have read that has challenged or comforted or inspired you along this journey of faith? Share it…

Who is Jesus? Who was Jesus? Kris Baptiste and Pastor Dave invite you to explore some of the many perceptions of Jesus by other religions and even among Christians. We will begin by reading Gerd Theissen’s “The Shadow of the Galilean,” a novel of historical fiction that “captures the tensions and turmoil of Jesus’ time.” We are planning…

This Sunday’s Gospel text is commonly called the “Doubting Thomas” story. Watch the video lesson and download the activity sheets that go along with the story.

Martin Luther put together a concise summary of the Christian doctrine as a resource for studying and praying at home. This is a great way to start a devotion or prayer practice, to ask questions about some of the things we profess or pray during our Sunday worship services, or to discuss with your family. If you do not have a copy at your house, or you are not interested…

We had a wonderful Holy Week at the Kitchen Table! We waved palm branches, we washed and broke bread, we prayerfully journeyed to the cross with John’s Passion story, and we celebrated Christ’s resurrection with alleluias and butterflies! We are now in the Easter season and I invite you to be on the look out for signs of new life and moments where you can feel…

We are each carrying quite a bit at this time. From workers deemed essential who are on the front lines of this health crisis or trying their best to provide goods and services for our needs, to households juggling work, school, and life in close confines or those living in a deeper sense of isolation due to social distancing. We need to take moments to pause and breathe.…

Worship materials are now ready for Maundy Thursday and Good Friday on our Worship page.