A meal shared. A bag of groceries packed. A friendship that starts with a few stitches.
There is more than one way to belong.
You do not need to join a committee to join in. Bring a dish on Wednesday, stop by the pantry, or pull up a chair at the quilting table. Ordinary time together is how we learn to be neighbors.
Little hands, big questions.ChildrenPacking a little care into the week.NeighborsOne stitch and one story at a time.FriendshipAn afternoon in the courtyard.YouthThe first pot of coffee is on early.BreakfastAutumn brings us outside together.Seasonal
From the pulpit
Something to carry into the week.
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Luke 14:15–24
A table with room
What changes when we stop asking who deserves a seat and start making room?
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Jesus tells a story about an invitation that reaches farther than anyone expects. This week, James considers the small ways a church can widen its table: remembering a name, saving a chair, and sharing a meal without asking for anything back.
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Exodus 3:1–12
On ordinary ground
Paying attention to the places we pass by every day.
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Moses was doing an ordinary day’s work when he noticed something. We think about noticing our own neighbors, the people behind the counter, and the needs that can get lost in a busy week. Faith can begin with looking a little more closely.
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Matthew 6:25–34
Enough for today
A gentler way to carry tomorrow’s worries.
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These words are not a promise that everything will be easy. They are an invitation to take one day at a time, to accept help, and to offer it. Renee shares a story from the pantry about what enough can look like in practice.