In preparation for Bethel's annual budget conversation, Pastor Chris speaks to the community about stewardship, faith, and hope in the 21st century.
As we ponder All Saints Day, in addition to being touched by the past, let us move to touch the present, and in doing so shape the future.
When the nature of our relationships as human beings is reduced to "who's winning?" -- then we all lose. And even worse, we take the rest of Creation down with…
Despite changes and challenges over the years, the call to ministry in this place is as clear as ever.
Confession is faith is about more than telling old secrets: it's about creating space for new life.
God loves your neighbor so much, that God gave you the law. And God loves you so much, that God gave your neighbor the same thing.
Mary's first reaction to the empty tomb? Go and get the others. Jesus' first command to her at the site of a resurrected Jesus? Go and get the others. It's…