Sunday, July 18

Preached by Winton Boyd on Sunday, July 18, 2010 In the catalog of religions and creation stories, the story from which our Genesis text comes stands apart because humanity is created not only in love, but also in the image of the creator. We are not the result of fighting Gods, we are not the [...]

Building and Financing plans approved!

100325 Friendship Hall Rendering Brochure

On July 11, at a congregational meeting called by the The Leadership Team; the following motion was approved. We authorize the Leadership Team to take the following steps: Sign a contract with Bauer and Raether Builders not to exceed $1,175,000 to renovate our building, incorporating all elements of the Option 2B design as contained in [...]

Artful and Awe-Filled Worship

Preached on Sunday, July 11, 2010 by the Rev. Winton Boyd For over a week, 5 of my 7 siblings, my mom and some Belgian friends and I had been bicycling through small towns in England. After a chaotic landing at Gatwick airport, the unpacking of bikes in the terminal, riding through London and finally [...]

“If You Knew the Gift of God”

Preached by the Rev. Tammy Martens on Sunday, June 20, 2010 John 4:1-15, 39-41 Basing our lives on the faith that, in Christ, all things are new, and that we, and all people, are loved beyond our wildest imagination—for eternity is the Phoenix affirmation we are considering this morning. Thinking of this statement led me [...]

Tuning in to God’s Frequency

Preached by the Rev. Ken Pennings on Sunday, July 4, 2010 Psalm 19 When I’m home on Sunday mornings at 8 o’clock (which isn’t very often now that I’m serving as a pastor here), I love tuning in to WORT’s “Musica Antiqua” where old world sacred music is routinely played. There’s nothing like a little [...]