The Will to Dream

In this time of upheaval, the spaces between us can feel harder to cross. The constant churn of political tension leaves many feeling anxious and uncertain. People of all perspectives are searching—not just for answers, but for understanding, for healing, and for hope. From this holy longing comes the will to dream: a persistent courage to imagine, resist, and rebuild a better world.

Message line-up:

11/30

Vigilant Hope

Pastor Jae Newman

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Enter Advent and discover the word of the Prophet Isaiah who calls us to draw strength from real hope in the midst of difficult, heartbreaking days.

12/7

Prophetic Peace

Pastor Scott Austin

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When we are caught in the tension between a holiday season that calls us to peace and a world that seems to be in ever-increasing discord, we may need to reset our understanding of what peace is, and what it isn't. We are reminded, once again, of Martin Luther King Jr.’s words: “True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.”

Matthew 3:1–12, Malachi 3:1–6

12/14

Unexpected Joy

Pastor Jae Newman

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Dive into Mary’s “Magnificat,” her famous hymn of praise, as we explore some of the stresses held by Jesus’s mother while she clung to the hope of security in God’s provision.

12/21

Artisan Kids Christmas Pageant

Artisan Kids

Join us during service this week for our annual Artisan Kids Christmas Pageant.

12/24

The Politics of Christmas

Pastor Scott Austin

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The story of the birth of Jesus is inherently "political," meaning simply that it took place in a particular place and time, with social and civic factors at play. (Just look at how much detail about the government there is in the Christmas story!) We, too, exist in a particular time and place, with our own social and civic factors at play. And if we want Christ to be born into our own hearts, we must take this into account.

Isaiah 9:2-7; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-20

12/28

"New Years" Pajamas, Brunch and Board Games

Instead of our regular Sunday worship service Sunday, December 28th, join us for "New Years" pajamas, brunch and family board games. Wear your PJ's, bring a brunchy dish to pass and a game to play.

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