Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Johnson

Apocalyptic Imagination

We dream a new world – and the end of the old one. Yet these dreams and fantasies can sometimes be dangerous, or defeating. How do we hold imagination and reality at once? What do we make of ends and beginnings? We’ll also honor … read more.

May I Suggest

What if this is the greatest time of your life? What if, instead of nostalgia or anticipation, we found joy in this very moment? Reflections on living in the moment and living with joy (and the dangers, too, of “naïve positivity”).

Our Story Continues

We choose to build on our legacy, to be resilient, to hang together, to imagine a better life and a better world. We refuse to surrender in advance. We find joy in generosity and connections. A joyful celebration of our beloved community.

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American Stories

On the eve of both The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the Presidential Inauguration, we’ll reflect on American stories. There is not one, but many American stories – about who we have been, are and will be. These contested stories shape our … read more.

Your Story

What if you are the author of your story? What if you decide how to tell it, what it means, what the chapters are called, and what happens next? Not that you might be an “omnipresent narrator” nor an “unreliable” one, but a … read more.

Our Story

What is the story of this church? When I do the newcomer orientation, I share the history of this church. Folks who hear it say “that would make a good sermon!” It’s a story of resilience, justice, betrayal and healing, and discovery and … read more.

New Year

Folks will have a chance to reflect on their hopes and intentions for the year before us. There may be an art project.

Christmas Eve Candlelight

Join us for traditional lessons and carols Christmas eve service. This year, we will consider what it takes to make the journey to Bethlehem, and how we might be changed by going – or not. What journey awaits you?

Pageant!

We will celebrate the ancient story, and add some new variations. This is a no-rehearsal, all-ages celebration with lots of songs, joy, and laughter. Come join us.