This is a 8-part series on food stories in the bible and how that informs our faith. On the chancel, we stacked food boxes collected from our… Read more “Let’s Eat: The Food of Our Faith”
Category: Genesis
“In the Beginning” Installation
For our worship series focusing on the Creation story, I draped verses from Genesis 1 on the ceiling. I used colors for the letters inspired by Van… Read more ““In the Beginning” Installation”
A Beautiful Faith in the Neighborhood: Worship Online
During Shelter-in-place, we have been pre-recording worship services. Worship planning has felt more like producing a TV show once a week. When my friend, Rev. Corey Nelson,… Read more “A Beautiful Faith in the Neighborhood: Worship Online”
Ugly Stories
This preaching series is on telling stories. Previously, BEGINNING, LOVE, ORIGIN, FOOD Stories were shared. Next is Ugly Stories. As important as it is to tell stories… Read more “Ugly Stories”
Beginning Stories
This preaching series is on telling stories. We begin with BEGINNING Stories. On the cover of each bulletin, I inserted this drawing of St. John’s for people… Read more “Beginning Stories”
Interactive Prayer Stations on Creation & Immigration (Gen 1)
The suggested prayer stations are not overtly about Creation. However, in the beginning, “God created humanity in God’s own image, in the divine image God created them, male and… Read more “Interactive Prayer Stations on Creation & Immigration (Gen 1)”
Interactive Prayer Stations on Creation and Forgiveness (Gen 2-3)
“Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who has wronged us. And don’t lead us into temptation.” (Luke 11.4) Below are ideas for interactive prayer stations focusing on Creation… Read more “Interactive Prayer Stations on Creation and Forgiveness (Gen 2-3)”
Interactive Prayer Stations on Creation & Community (Gen 2)
18 Then the Lord God said, “It’s not good that the human is alone. I will make him a helper that is perfect for him.” (Genesis 2.15) Below are… Read more “Interactive Prayer Stations on Creation & Community (Gen 2)”
Interactive Prayer Stations on Light (Genesis 9)
17 So God said to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant I have established between me and all life on the earth.” (Genesis 9.17) Below are… Read more “Interactive Prayer Stations on Light (Genesis 9)”
Covenant: Intergenerational Faith Community
12 And God said, “This is the sign of the covenant I am making between me and you and every living creature with you, a covenant for… Read more “Covenant: Intergenerational Faith Community”