Waiting, Wrestling & Gaining Strength

As is often the case with young men growing up in the same house, my brothers and I would frequently end up in impromptu wrestling battles.  Less so my younger brother – although I have some lasting shoulder damage from the last time that I wrestled “Big Bill” – but...

Called to Be Waiting With…

This Sunday we begin the season of Advent that will lead us right up to Christmas.  It is a season of expectant waiting as we get ready for the coming of Christ.   Practicing waiting WITH each other is so important.  We are all already in a waiting place right now –...

Loving People Honestly and Deeply

As we draw near to the end of this sermon series on values, I want to write about how we can combine the last three values we have covered in a way that allows us to carry forward in ministry.  That is the goal after all!  To be able to regularly live out all the...

November 7 Corona Virus Response Update

Worship Moved Online Again In light of the announcement from Dr. Bonnie Henry today (Nov 7,) we are going to cancel the Sunday gatherings at the church for the next three weeks (including tomorrow).  We will continue to offer a live stream service, but it might look a...

Getting Ready for Tomorrow

Here are some quick words to encourage you to do some extra preparation for the service tomorrow.  You have an extra hour so make use of it. FIRST:  It will be a Communion Sunday both in person and online.  If you are watching online take some time to prepare the...