Memory, and also remembering, are important parts of our faith and worship. Always have been. So, what happens when we forget? Or worse, what happens when God’s people seem to
August 31, 2025
Sermons & Podcasts
We often speak at Epiclesis about our being “Ancient-Future.” And being Ancient-Future brings along with it a collection of things that we think are important when it comes to recovering
August 24, 2025
These days, it seems like everything is political. So, what’s a Christian to do in such contentious and divisive times? Join Pastor Chris as he looks at Psalm 80 for
August 17, 2025
This particular Sunday’s reading from Hebrews presented us with the classic definition of faith. Can you call it to mind? Faith is far more than a feeling. Scripture labels as
August 10, 2025
“Jesus surely has a sense of humor,” Pastor Chris says, “and proof positive is that He called me to be a pastor.” But does Jesus really have a sense of
August 3, 2025
“Lord of the Rings, Politics, and What’s a Christian to Do?” That’s the theme for our annual Fall Retreat (October 17-18) with special guest teacher Rev. Steve Pearson. Back for
August 1, 2025
The Lord’s Prayer is very ancient-future. Why? It’s time-bending. It’s Body-uniting. It gathers up what has come before us, it focuses our minds on the current state of our situation
July 27, 2025
Here’s another sermon from Rev. Robert Brown– a look at a seemingly simple story of Jesus’ interaction with his dear friends Martha and Mary. Martha welcomes Jesus and sets about
July 20, 2025
Join Rev. Robert Brown for a look at the parable of the “Good” Samaritan– a very familiar text. But, sometimes forgotten, it’s a parable that was Jesus’ response to a
July 13, 2025
Join Dr. Jay Dudley for an exploration of one of Paul’s many metaphors for the relational reality of one’s walk with God. A look at Galatians gives us, Jay says,
July 6, 2025
“Lord of the Rings, Politics, and What’s a Christian to Do?” That’s the theme for our annual Fall Retreat (October 17-18) with special guest teacher Rev. Steve Pearson. Back for
July 2, 2025
Fire and altars. Feeding pigs. Growing decent vegetables: Just what might those things have in common? Pastor Chris made some connections to the fiery story of Elijah and Elisha that
June 29, 2025