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  • Living beyond fear — finding joy in life by sharing peace

    Drew Downs

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    April 27, 2025

    Living beyond fear — finding joy in life by sharing peace

    In the first resurrection story in John, we explore the fear of the disciples and how they separate themselves from their own mission.

    Sermons
  • The Discipline of Easter Monday

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    April 21, 2025

    The Discipline of Easter Monday

    Easter is the season of the church built on the resurrection. And hopefully we’ve spent time preparing to do the work now!

    Faith
  • Another Word for Joke – humor and the resurrection

    Drew Downs

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    April 20, 2025

    Another Word for Joke – humor and the resurrection

    There is something wonderfully humorous in the resurrection story, which reveals so much about what life itself is really about.

    Sermons
  • The greatest gift — remembering the daily grace of God

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    April 19, 2025

    The greatest gift — remembering the daily grace of God

    In gathering at night for the Great Vigil of Easter, we are able to embody the remembering of Holy Week with love and gratitude.

    Sermons
  • Remember — how the Passion reminds us of our purpose

    Drew Downs

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    April 18, 2025

    Remember — how the Passion reminds us of our purpose

    The Passion of Jesus is a story of torture and abuse, which is never easy to face. But we must if we want to face our own challenges.

    Sermons
  • The Pain of Intimacy—Receiving love from a vulnerable Jesus 

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    April 17, 2025

    The Pain of Intimacy—Receiving love from a vulnerable Jesus 

    The story of the Last Supper, of gathering and teaching and eating and washing feet, is about our pain and fear of intimacy.

    Sermons
  • Called by name—for Easter

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    April 16, 2025

    Called by name—for Easter

    Recognizing the risen Jesus seems like it should be easy for those who knew him best. So why can’t Mary recognize him…at first?

    Faith
  • “Rabbouni!” — exclaiming the intimacy of the resurrection

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    April 15, 2025

    “Rabbouni!” — exclaiming the intimacy of the resurrection

    When Mary finally recognizes Jesus after the resurrection, she calls him “Rabbouni,” the title she knows him by — as we might know him.

    Faith
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