Come on, Spirit, Light My Fire

April 20, 2020

It’s Pentecost Sunday, the birthday of the Church, the inbreaking of the Holy Spirit. Wear your fire colors to join us in person (no reservations needed! COVID protocols in place) or online at 10 a.m. There’s a message about the power of truth to burn up the shadow of lies and a special challenge to close out our Sundae FUND Day fundraising event. Pentecost blessings to all!

Everything Changes
In our sermon series we are exploring how our brains were designed to be suspicious of change, and for good reason–homeostasis in good measure helps us thrive, protecting us from danger. But if we look closely at what the Creator set in motion, we find that change is the most constant part of life and necessary for animating our spirits as we find renewed purpose throughout life. Jesus advocated for changes that would keep us moving toward greater goodness!  “Everything Changes” John 12:20-26 In our scripture this week Jesus asks us to let go of life “as it is” in order to create and multiply the love that is eternal. What feels like the chaos, or recklessness, of change is the breaking-open of possibility and the sprouting of new life. This is what it means to follow the change-maker Jesus and serve his purpose of more love in the world. -Pastor Courtney

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