Who do you say that I am?

“Who do you say that I am?” So Jesus asks his close disciples and so Jesus asks us. Often we operate under the impressions we have of Jesus from our childhood or those that are reflected in the culture—which may or may not reflect the Jesus of our adult faith and the Jesus of the Gospels. Using The Jesus I Never Knew by Philip Yancey as a springboard, we will spend weeks leading up to Easter looking at the Jesus portrayed in the Gospels, with a particular focus on broadening what we thought we knew about this one called The Christ.

“No one who meets Jesus ever stays the same. In the end I found the process of writing this book to be a great act of faith-strengthening. Jesus has rocked my own preconceptions and has made me ask hard questions about why those of us who bear his name don't do a better job of following him.”  —Philip Yancey

You can order the book or read it online with this link: The Jesus I Never Knew. We will follow this rough outline:

• Kingdom: Wheat among the Weeds  (Apr 21)

• The Difference Jesus Makes  (Apr 28)

Old Testament: Acts 4:5-12 | Psalm 23 | Epistle: 1 John 3:16-24 | Gospel: John 10:11-18

The Old Testament, New Testament, and Gospels readings are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

The Collects, Psalms, and Canticles are from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979.

A link to this week’s bulletin is posted on Friday. Click for a printable version of the readings.

Who do you say that I am?

“Who do you say that I am?” So Jesus asks his close disciples and so Jesus asks us. Often we operate under the impressions we have of Jesus from our childhood or those that are reflected in the culture—which may or may not reflect the Jesus of our adult faith and the Jesus of the Gospels. Using The Jesus I Never Knew by Philip Yancey as a springboard, we will spend weeks leading up to Easter looking at the Jesus portrayed in the Gospels, with a particular focus on broadening what we thought we knew about this one called The Christ.

“No one who meets Jesus ever stays the same. In the end I found the process of writing this book to be a great act of faith-strengthening. Jesus has rocked my own preconceptions and has made me ask hard questions about why those of us who bear his name don't do a better job of following him.”  —Philip Yancey

You can order the book or read it online with this link: The Jesus I Never Knew. We will follow this rough outline:

• Ascension: A Blank Blue Sky  (Apr 14)

• Kingdom: Wheat among the Weeds  (Apr 21)

• The Difference Jesus Makes  (Apr 28)

Old Testament: Acts 3:12-19 | Psalm 4 | Epistle: 1 John 3:1-7 | Gospel: Luke 24:36b-48

The Old Testament, New Testament, and Gospels readings are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

The Collects, Psalms, and Canticles are from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979.

A link to this week’s bulletin is posted on Friday. Click for a printable version of the readings.

Who do you say that I am?

“Who do you say that I am?” So Jesus asks his close disciples and so Jesus asks us. Often we operate under the impressions we have of Jesus from our childhood or those that are reflected in the culture—which may or may not reflect the Jesus of our adult faith and the Jesus of the Gospels. Using The Jesus I Never Knew by Philip Yancey as a springboard, we will spend weeks leading up to Easter looking at the Jesus portrayed in the Gospels, with a particular focus on broadening what we thought we knew about this one called The Christ.

“No one who meets Jesus ever stays the same. In the end I found the process of writing this book to be a great act of faith-strengthening. Jesus has rocked my own preconceptions and has made me ask hard questions about why those of us who bear his name don't do a better job of following him.”  —Philip Yancey

You can order the book or read it online with this link: The Jesus I Never Knew. We will follow this rough outline:

• Resurrection: A Morning Beyond Belief  (Apr 7)

• Ascension: A Blank Blue Sky  (Apr 14)

• Kingdom: Wheat among the Weeds  (Apr 21)

• The Difference Jesus Makes  (Apr 28)

Old Testament: Acts 4:32-35 | Psalm 133 | Epistle: 1 John 1:1-2:2 | Gospel: John 20:19-31

The Old Testament, New Testament, and Gospels readings are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

The Collects, Psalms, and Canticles are from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979.

A link to this week’s bulletin is posted on Friday. Click for a printable version of the readings.

Old Testament: Acts 10:34-43 | Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 | Epistle: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 | Gospel: John 20:1-18

The Old Testament, New Testament, and Gospels readings are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

The Collects, Psalms, and Canticles are from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979.

A link to this week’s bulletin is posted on Friday. Click for a printable version of the readings.

Who do you say that I am?

“Who do you say that I am?” So Jesus asks his close disciples and so Jesus asks us. Often we operate under the impressions we have of Jesus from our childhood or those that are reflected in the culture—which may or may not reflect the Jesus of our adult faith and the Jesus of the Gospels. Using The Jesus I Never Knew by Philip Yancey as a springboard, we will spend weeks leading up to Easter looking at the Jesus portrayed in the Gospels, with a particular focus on broadening what we thought we knew about this one called The Christ.

“No one who meets Jesus ever stays the same. In the end I found the process of writing this book to be a great act of faith-strengthening. Jesus has rocked my own preconceptions and has made me ask hard questions about why those of us who bear his name don't do a better job of following him.”  —Philip Yancey

You can order the book or read it online with this link: The Jesus I Never Knew. We will follow this rough outline:

• Death: The Final Week  (Mar 24 – Palm Sunday)

• Resurrection: A Morning Beyond Belief  (Apr 7)

• Ascension: A Blank Blue Sky  (Apr 14)

• Kingdom: Wheat among the Weeds  (Apr 21)

• The Difference Jesus Makes  (Apr 28)

Old Testament: Mark 11:1-11 | Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 | Epistle: | Gospel:

The Old Testament, New Testament, and Gospels readings are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

The Collects, Psalms, and Canticles are from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979.

A link to this week’s bulletin is posted on Friday. Click for a printable version of the readings.

Who do you say that I am?

“Who do you say that I am?” So Jesus asks his close disciples and so Jesus asks us. Often we operate under the impressions we have of Jesus from our childhood or those that are reflected in the culture—which may or may not reflect the Jesus of our adult faith and the Jesus of the Gospels. Using The Jesus I Never Knew by Philip Yancey as a springboard, we will spend weeks leading up to Easter looking at the Jesus portrayed in the Gospels, with a particular focus on broadening what we thought we knew about this one called The Christ.

“No one who meets Jesus ever stays the same. In the end I found the process of writing this book to be a great act of faith-strengthening. Jesus has rocked my own preconceptions and has made me ask hard questions about why those of us who bear his name don't do a better job of following him.”  —Philip Yancey

You can order the book or read it online with this link: The Jesus I Never Knew. We will follow this rough outline:

• Death: The Final Week (Mar 17)

• Death: The Final Week  (Mar 24 – Palm Sunday)

• Resurrection: A Morning Beyond Belief  (Apr 7)

• Ascension: A Blank Blue Sky  (Apr 14)

• Kingdom: Wheat among the Weeds  (Apr 21)

• The Difference Jesus Makes  (Apr 28)

Old Testament: Jeremiah 31:31-34 | Psalm 51:1-13 | Epistle: Hebrews 5:5-10 | Gospel: John 12:20-33

The Old Testament, New Testament, and Gospels readings are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

The Collects, Psalms, and Canticles are from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979.

A link to this week’s bulletin is posted on Friday. Click for a printable version of the readings.

Who do you say that I am?

“Who do you say that I am?” So Jesus asks his close disciples and so Jesus asks us. Often we operate under the impressions we have of Jesus from our childhood or those that are reflected in the culture—which may or may not reflect the Jesus of our adult faith and the Jesus of the Gospels. Using The Jesus I Never Knew by Philip Yancey as a springboard, we will spend weeks leading up to Easter looking at the Jesus portrayed in the Gospels, with a particular focus on broadening what we thought we knew about this one called The Christ.

“No one who meets Jesus ever stays the same. In the end I found the process of writing this book to be a great act of faith-strengthening. Jesus has rocked my own preconceptions and has made me ask hard questions about why those of us who bear his name don't do a better job of following him.”  —Philip Yancey

You can order the book or read it online with this link: The Jesus I Never Knew. We will follow this rough outline:

• Miracles: Snapshots of the Supernatural  (Mar 10)

• Death: The Final Week  (Mar 17)

• Death: The Final Week  (Mar 24 – Palm Sunday)

• Resurrection: A Morning Beyond Belief  (Apr 7)

• Ascension: A Blank Blue Sky  (Apr 14)

• Kingdom: Wheat among the Weeds  (Apr 21)

• The Difference Jesus Makes  (Apr 28)

Old Testament: Numbers 21:4-9 | Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22 | Epistle: Ephesians 2:1-10 | Gospel: John 3:14-21

The Old Testament, New Testament, and Gospels readings are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

The Collects, Psalms, and Canticles are from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979.

A link to this week’s bulletin is posted on Friday. Click for a printable version of the readings.

Who do you say that I am?

“Who do you say that I am?” So Jesus asks his close disciples and so Jesus asks us. Often we operate under the impressions we have of Jesus from our childhood or those that are reflected in the culture—which may or may not reflect the Jesus of our adult faith and the Jesus of the Gospels. Using The Jesus I Never Knew by Philip Yancey as a springboard, we will spend weeks leading up to Easter looking at the Jesus portrayed in the Gospels, with a particular focus on broadening what we thought we knew about this one called The Christ.

“No one who meets Jesus ever stays the same. In the end I found the process of writing this book to be a great act of faith-strengthening. Jesus has rocked my own preconceptions and has made me ask hard questions about why those of us who bear his name don't do a better job of following him.”  —Philip Yancey

You can order the book or read it online with this link: The Jesus I Never Knew. We will follow this rough outline:

• Mission: A Revolution of Grace  (Mar 3)

• Miracles: Snapshots of the Supernatural  (Mar 10)

• Death: The Final Week  (Mar 17)

• Death: The Final Week  (Mar 24 – Palm Sunday)

• Resurrection: A Morning Beyond Belief  (Apr 7)

• Ascension: A Blank Blue Sky  (Apr 14)

• Kingdom: Wheat among the Weeds  (Apr 21)

• The Difference Jesus Makes  (Apr 28)

Old Testament: Exodus 20:1-17 | Psalm 19 | Epistle: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 | Gospel: John 2:13-22

The Old Testament, New Testament, and Gospels readings are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

The Collects, Psalms, and Canticles are from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979.

A link to this week’s bulletin is posted on Friday. Click for a printable version of the readings.

Who do you say that I am?

“Who do you say that I am?” So Jesus asks his close disciples and so Jesus asks us. Often we operate under the impressions we have of Jesus from our childhood or those that are reflected in the culture—which may or may not reflect the Jesus of our adult faith and the Jesus of the Gospels. Using The Jesus I Never Knew by Philip Yancey as a springboard, we will spend weeks leading up to Easter looking at the Jesus portrayed in the Gospels, with a particular focus on broadening what we thought we knew about this one called The Christ.

“No one who meets Jesus ever stays the same. In the end I found the process of writing this book to be a great act of faith-strengthening. Jesus has rocked my own preconceptions and has made me ask hard questions about why those of us who bear his name don't do a better job of following him.”  —Philip Yancey

You can order the book or read it online with this link: The Jesus I Never Knew. We will follow this rough outline:

• Beatitudes: Lucky are the Unlucky & Message: A Sermon of Offense  (Feb 25)

• Mission: A Revolution of Grace  (Mar 3)

• Miracles: Snapshots of the Supernatural  (Mar 10)

• Death: The Final Week  (Mar 17)

• Death: The Final Week  (Mar 24 – Palm Sunday)

• Resurrection: A Morning Beyond Belief  (Apr 7)

• Ascension: A Blank Blue Sky  (Apr 14)

• Kingdom: Wheat among the Weeds  (Apr 21)

• The Difference Jesus Makes  (Apr 28)

Old Testament: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 | Psalm 22:22-30 | Epistle: Romans 4:13-25 | Gospel: Mark 8:31-38

The Old Testament, New Testament, and Gospels readings are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

The Collects, Psalms, and Canticles are from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979.

A link to this week’s bulletin is posted on Friday. Click for a printable version of the readings.

Who do you say that I am?

“Who do you say that I am?” So Jesus asks his close disciples and so Jesus asks us. Often we operate under the impressions we have of Jesus from our childhood or those that are reflected in the culture—which may or may not reflect the Jesus of our adult faith and the Jesus of the Gospels. Using The Jesus I Never Knew by Philip Yancey as a springboard, we will spend weeks leading up to Easter looking at the Jesus portrayed in the Gospels, with a particular focus on broadening what we thought we knew about this one called The Christ.

“No one who meets Jesus ever stays the same. In the end I found the process of writing this book to be a great act of faith-strengthening. Jesus has rocked my own preconceptions and has made me ask hard questions about why those of us who bear his name don't do a better job of following him.”  —Philip Yancey

You can order the book or read it online with this link: The Jesus I Never Knew. We will follow this rough outline:

• Beatitudes: Lucky are the Unlucky & Message: A Sermon of Offense  (Feb 25)

• Mission: A Revolution of Grace  (Mar 3)

• Miracles: Snapshots of the Supernatural  (Mar 10)

• Death: The Final Week  (Mar 17)

• Death: The Final Week  (Mar 24 – Palm Sunday)

• Resurrection: A Morning Beyond Belief  (Apr 7)

• Ascension: A Blank Blue Sky  (Apr 14)

• Kingdom: Wheat among the Weeds  (Apr 21)

• The Difference Jesus Makes  (Apr 28)

Old Testament: Genesis 9:8-17 | Psalm 25:1-9 | Epistle: 1 Peter 3:18-22 | Gospel: Mark 1:9-15

The Old Testament, New Testament, and Gospels readings are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

The Collects, Psalms, and Canticles are from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979.

A link to this week’s bulletin is posted on Friday. Click for a printable version of the readings.

Old Testament: Joel 2:1-2,12-17 | Psalm 103 | Epistle: 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10 | Gospel: Matthew 6:1-6,16-21

The Old Testament, New Testament, and Gospels readings are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

The Collects, Psalms, and Canticles are from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979.

A link to this week’s bulletin is posted on Friday. Click for a printable version of the readings.

Old Testament: Joel 2:1-2,12-17 | Psalm 103 | Epistle: 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10 | Gospel: Matthew 6:1-6,16-21

The Old Testament, New Testament, and Gospels readings are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

The Collects, Psalms, and Canticles are from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979.

A link to this week’s bulletin is posted on Friday. Click for a printable version of the readings.

The Ash Wednesday Liturgy and the Imposition of Ashes will be followed by a time of personal reflection for setting Lenten intentions, silence, walking meditation, and reflection at the labyrinth. Please wear warm clothing and comfortable shoes; feel free to bring your journal.

12:15 p.m. Ash Wednesday Liturgy and the Imposition of Ashes

1:00–2:00 p.m. Labyrinth walk with time for personal reflection and setting Lenten intentions. A spiritual inventory guide will be available. Please wear warm clothing and comfortable shoes; feel free to bring your journal.

6:00 p.m. A simple Lenten supper of soup and bread.

7:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday Liturgy and the Imposition of Ashes 

Additional opportunities for communal silence and walking the labyrinth will be available from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Wednesdays in Lent: February 21, 28, and March 6, 13, 20, and 27.

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. —Psalm 51:10

A special speaker from Safe Shelter is scheduled. Check back to this page for updates.

Who do you say that I am?

“Who do you say that I am?” So Jesus asks his close disciples and so Jesus asks us. Often we operate under the impressions we have of Jesus from our childhood or those that are reflected in the culture—which may or may not reflect the Jesus of our adult faith and the Jesus of the Gospels. Using The Jesus I Never Knew by Philip Yancey as a springboard, we will spend weeks leading up to Easter looking at the Jesus portrayed in the Gospels, with a particular focus on broadening what we thought we knew about this one called The Christ.

“No one who meets Jesus ever stays the same. In the end I found the process of writing this book to be a great act of faith-strengthening. Jesus has rocked my own preconceptions and has made me ask hard questions about why those of us who bear his name don't do a better job of following him.”  —Philip Yancey

You can order the book or read it online with this link: The Jesus I Never Knew. We will follow this rough outline:

• Birth: The Visited Planter & Background: Jewish Roots & Soil (Feb 4)

• Temptation: Showdown in the Desert (Feb 18)

• Beatitudes: Lucky are the Unlucky & Message: A Sermon of Offense  (Feb 25)

• Mission: A Revolution of Grace  (Mar 3)

• Miracles: Snapshots of the Supernatural  (Mar 10)

• Death: The Final Week  (Mar 17)

• Death: The Final Week  (Mar 24 – Palm Sunday)

• Resurrection: A Morning Beyond Belief  (Apr 7)

• Ascension: A Blank Blue Sky  (Apr 14)

• Kingdom: Wheat among the Weeds  (Apr 21)

• The Difference Jesus Makes  (Apr 28)

Old Testament: Isaiah 40:21-31 | Psalm 147:1-12, 21c | Epistle: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 | Gospel: Mark 1:29-39

The Old Testament, New Testament, and Gospels readings are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

The Collects, Psalms, and Canticles are from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979.

A link to this week’s bulletin is posted on Friday. Click for a printable version of the readings.

Old Testament: Deuteronomy 18:15-20 | Psalm 111 | Epistle: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 | Gospel: Mark 1:21-28

The Old Testament, New Testament, and Gospels readings are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

The Collects, Psalms, and Canticles are from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979.

A link to this week’s bulletin is posted on Friday. Click for a printable version of the readings.

Who do you say that I am?

“Who do you say that I am?” So Jesus asks his close disciples and so Jesus asks us. Often we operate under the impressions we have of Jesus from our childhood or those that are reflected in the culture—which may or may not reflect the Jesus of our adult faith and the Jesus of the Gospels. Using The Jesus I Never Knew by Philip Yancey as a springboard, we will spend weeks leading up to Easter looking at the Jesus portrayed in the Gospels, with a particular focus on broadening what we thought we knew about this one called The Christ.

“No one who meets Jesus ever stays the same. In the end I found the process of writing this book to be a great act of faith-strengthening. Jesus has rocked my own preconceptions and has made me ask hard questions about why those of us who bear his name don't do a better job of following him.”  —Philip Yancey

You can order the book or read it online with this link: The Jesus I Never Knew. We will follow this rough outline:

1. The Jesus I Thought I Knew (Jan 21)

2. Birth: The Visited Planter & Background: Jewish Roots & Soil (Feb 4)

3. Temptation: Showdown in the Desert (Feb 18)

4. Beatitudes: Lucky are the Unlucky & Message: A Sermon of Offense  (Feb 25)

5. Mission: A Revolution of Grace  (Mar 3)

6. Miracles: Snapshots of the Supernatural  (Mar 10)

7. Death: The Final Week  (Mar 17)

8. Death: The Final Week  (Mar 24 – Palm Sunday)

9. Resurrection: A Morning Beyond Belief  (Apr 7)

10. Ascension: A Blank Blue Sky  (Apr 14)

11. Kingdom: Wheat among the Weeds  (Apr 21)

12. The Difference Jesus Makes  (Apr 28)

Third Sunday after the Epiphany

Old Testament: Jonah 3:1-5, 10 | Psalm 62: 6-14 | Epistle: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 | Gospel: Mark 1:14-20

The Old Testament, New Testament, and Gospels readings are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

The Collects, Psalms, and Canticles are from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979.

A link to this week’s bulletin is posted on Friday. Click for a printable version of the readings.

Old Testament: 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20) | Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17 | Epistle: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 | Gospel: John 1:43-51

The Old Testament, New Testament, and Gospels readings are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

The Collects, Psalms, and Canticles are from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979.

A link to this week’s bulletin is posted on Friday. Click for a printable version of the readings.

Old Testament: Genesis 1:1-5 | Psalm 29 | Epistle: Acts 19:1-7 | Gospel: Mark 1:4-11

The Old Testament, New Testament, and Gospels readings are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

The Collects, Psalms, and Canticles are from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979.

A link to this week’s bulletin is posted on Friday. Click for a printable version of the readings.