Best FPC Allentown Podcasts (2025)

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Rule of Love, Reign of Christ 19:57

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How does thinking there is a righteous "king," who might somehow rule over your life, make you feel? Join us as Pastor Kathryn Foster preaches a sermon entitled "Rule of Love, Reign of Christ". The scripture readings are Deuteronomy 17:14-20, Psalm 10:12-18, and Revelation 11:15, 17:14, 19:16 (Read by Mark Simmons at our 8:45am Service), and the Pr…

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Good News in the Fire 15:59

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If God is already at work burning away the injustice that wounds us, where do we need collective healing? Join us as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a sermon entitled "Good News in the Fire". Note: There were technical issues with the 11am worship service, part of this sermon was re-recorded later. The scripture readings are Psalm 98 & Malachi 4:1-3 (R…

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Halloween Gets It Right 19:31

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Where is God inviting you to move from fear of scarcity to trusting in abundance? Join us as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a sermon entitled "Halloween Gets It Right". The scripture readings are Psalm 145:1-5, 13b-21 & Haggai 1:15b-2:9 This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service on Sunday, Novembe…

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Captain Kirk, Billie Eilish, and Jesus 19:24

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Who are the holy ones who have gone before you? Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "Captain Kirk, Billie Eilish, and Jesus". The scripture readings are Ephesians 1:15-19 & Luke 6:17-31 (Read by Bill White) This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 8:45am All Saints' Day Worship Service on …

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BOLD Generosity 21:25

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In what ways does God's generosity inspire your own? Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "BOLD Proclamation". The scripture readings are Psalm 65:1-2, 9-13 & Joel 2:23-32 (Read by Bob Martin) This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service on Sunday, October 26, 2025; you …

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BOLD Proclamation 20:20

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How does our church proclaim God's love to one another and to the world? How can you be part of the proclamation? Join us as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a sermon entitled "BOLD Proclamation". The scripture readings are Genesis 32:22-31 & 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Ser…

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BOLD Gratitude 21:05

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For what are you grateful today? Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "BOLD Gratitude". The scripture readings are Psalm 111 & Luke 17:11-19 This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service on Sunday, October 12, 2025; you can read the text version on blog page. Join us Sund…

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BOLD Vision 23:25

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Join us as Pastors Stephanie, Moufid, and Abraham preach a three-part sermon entitled "BOLD Vision" from Sunday October 5, 2025. This special service brought together all 4 unique styles of worship at FPC Allentown. The scripture readings are 2 Timothy 1:1-10 and Habakkuk 2:1-4 (Read in multiple languages by Bob Martin, Moufid Khoury, and Abraham P…

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BOLD Hope 21:23

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What step might you take this week toward a future that God promises which you can't fully see? Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "BOLD Hope". The scripture readings are Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16 (Read by Bruce Gunn) & Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15 (During the sermon) This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentow…

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When God's Heart Breaks 23:46

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What do you see that breaks God's heart? Do you hear a call to be a part of the healing? Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "When God's Heart Breaks". The scripture readings are Jeremiah 8:18 - 9:1 (Read by Bob Martin) This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 8:45am Worship Service on Sun…

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Better Barns 21:52

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What does it look like for you to be "rich toward God"? Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "Better Barns". The scripture readings are Colossians 3:1-4 & Luke 12:13-21 (Read by Erica Simmons) This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 8:45am Worship Service on Sunday, September 14, 2025. Joi…

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Devoted in Every Season 20:23

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Welcome Home! Join us as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a sermon entitled "Devoted in Every Season" for our Faith Formation Homecoming worship service on September 7, 2025 at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown. The scripture readings are Matthew 10:26-39 & Acts 2:42-47 (Read by Pastor Stephanie Anthony) Join us Sunday morning's in person or online…

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Seating Arrangements 18:40

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Who do we tend to eat with? Who is invited to our gatherings? How might the Spirit be prompting us to expand our guest lists? Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "Seating Arrangements". The scripture readings are Proverbs 25:6-7a & Luke 14:1, 7-14 (Read by Kathy Matthews) This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Chu…

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August 24, 2025 Sermon 22:23

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Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon on today's scripture readings: Isaiah 58:9b-14 & Luke 13:10-17 (Read by Bob Martin) This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11am Worship Service on Sunday, August 24, 2025 Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for mo…

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An Everlasting Name 23:38

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How does knowing you are made in the image of God shape the way you see yourself? Knowing that all of God’s children are also made in the image of God, how does it shape the way you see others, especially those who are different than you? Join us as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a sermon entitled "An Everlasting Name". The scripture readings are Isai…

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August 10, 2025 Sermon 20:36

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Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches her sermon from August 10, 2025. It was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service held weekly in our Sanctuary. Today's scripture readings are Psalm 50:1-6 & Luke 12:32-40 (Read by Erica Simmons at our 8:45am service in Fellowship Hall) Join us Sunday morning's in …

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August 3, 2025 Sermon 20:59

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Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches her sermon from August 3, 2025. It was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service held weekly in our Sanctuary. Today's scripture reading is Hosea 11:1-11 (Read by Kathy Matthews) Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship fo…

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Serving Children, Angels, Jesus, God 18:57

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Have you ever thought you were discerning angels while you were serving the needs of others? If so, what did that make you think and feel? Join us as Pastor Kathryn Foster preaches a sermon entitled "Serving Children, Angels, Jesus, God". The scripture readings are Mark 9:33-37 & Hebrews:13:2 (Read by Margaret Metzgar) This sermon was preached at F…

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Existing for Others 20:35

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What might it look like for our church to truly exist for others in our community? In our country? In our world? Join us as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a sermon entitled "Existing for Others". The scripture readings are Amos 8:1-12 & Luke 10:38-42 (Read by Caroline Grum) This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 8:45…

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Show and Tell 21:28

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What would you bring to Show and Tell to talk about your own faith journey? Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "Show and Tell". The scripture readings are Deuteronomy 6:1-9 & Luke 18:15-17 (Read by Nelson Rabenold) This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11am Worship Service on Sunday, J…

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The Girl or the King? 24:37

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How will our church follow Christ courageously to minister in our community? Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "The Girl or the King?". The scripture readings are Luke 10:1-11 & 2 Kings 5:1-14 (Read by Aaron Wilcoxson) This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11am Worship Service on Sund…

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Sermon from Pastor Stephanie Anthony's Installation Service 20:33

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Join us for a special sermon from the Installation Service of Pastor Stephanie Anthony as the Lead Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Allentown. This sermon was preached on Saturday, June 28, 2025 by the Rev. Eliana Maxim, Co-Executive Presbyter of the Seattle Presbytery. The scripture reading (Acts 9:36-43) and Prayer for Illumination were lea…

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Get Up and Eat 25:24

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Where do you find the bread from God to sustain your faith and justice journey? Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "Get Up and Eat". Today's scripture reading is Psalm 42 & 1 Kings 19:1-15a (Read by Diane Edelman) This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 8:45am Worship Service on Sunday, …

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Wisdom's Call 21:09

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Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "Wisdom's Call". Today's scripture reading is Proverbs 8 (Read by Betty Jo Richards and Pastor Stephanie) This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service on Sunday, June 15, 2025. Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcal…

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Confirmation 2024-2025 Statements of Faith 19:57

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Join us for a special sermon brought to you by the Confirmation Class of 2025 as they read excerpts from their Statements of Faith. [00:18] - Prayer for Illumination & Acts 2:1-21 (Pastor Stephanie Anthony) [04:04] - Introduction (Pastor Taylor Hall) [07:00] - Kate Brion [07:46] - Chris Longyhore [08:35] - Connor Sarnoski [09:22] - Daniel Prosser […

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Reason, healing.... yeah, but fear and...and....you know us! 20:15

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1 John 4:18 says, "Perfect love casts out fear." God loves us with that perfect love, but we might understandably still fear the difficulties of this human existence. Along with knowing God's love, how can we reason together and also cast out some fear? Join us as Pastor Kathryn Foster preaches a sermon entitled "Reason, healing.... yeah, but fear …

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Making Space 20:30

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What do you need to do (or not do) to make space for God in your life? Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "Making Space". Today's scripture readings are Psalm 67 & Acts 16:9-15 (Read by Bob Martin) Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript …

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May 18, 2025 17:27

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When has your discipleship challenged you to do something difficult, something counter-cultural? Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches her sermon from May 18, 2025. Today's scripture readings are John 13:31-35 & Acts 11:1-18 (Read by Linda Boyle) Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more det…

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Resurrection: Right Here, Right Now 20:16

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What does resurrection look like in the here and now of our daily lives? How is God calling you to embody that resurrection for others? Join us as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a sermon entitled "Resurrection: Right Here, Right Now". Today's scripture readings are Psalm 23 & John 10:22-30 (Read by Aaron Wilcoxson) Join us Sunday morning's in person o…

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The Last Breakfast 20:29

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Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "The Last Breakfast". Today's scripture reading is John 21:1-19 (Read by Kate Gilchrist) Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org…

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It only says hilarious once, but joy 250 times 19:22

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Do you think Jesus smiled or laughed when things were funny or joyful even though the Bible doesn't explicitly say so? --- Join us as Pastor Kathryn Foster preaches a sermon for the second Sunday of Easter. Traditionally, this Sunday is often called Holy Humor Sunday because after all the shadows of Lent, we celebrate and laugh – laugh because who …

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Everything [in] Between: Grief & Hope 20:43

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How can you bring hope to a place of grief? During our Easter Sunday service Pastor Stephanie Anthony wrapped up our Lenten sermon series, inspired by "Everything [in] Between" from A Sanctified Art, focusing on the topic "Grief & Hope". Check out the whole sermon, as well as this week's scripture readings: Psalm 47 & Luke 24:1-12 (Read by Linda Bo…

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April 19, 2025 7:58

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What truths do you accept about the world? Do any of them need to be challenged? Join us as Pastor Taylor Hall wraps up the 2025 Lenten Daily Prayer Services. This year's theme is "Everything [in] Between" inspired by "A Sanctified Art". Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text…

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April 18, 2025 9:12

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Where are you feeling resistance right now? Is the Spirit leading you to let go of that resistance, or persist? Roger Yott shares insight into what exactly Spiritual Resistance might mean in our own lives. He also shares a very real story about how it may have contributed to him answering this question instead of another one. Referenced Article: "R…

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April 17, 2025 8:56

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What were you taught about humility? Were you taught that it was thinking about yourself less, thinking of others more, or something in between? Join Ed Noga as he reflects on the humility learned through life's changing seasons. He'll remind us of the importance of taking time to build up those around us who might otherwise be overlooked. As we he…

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April 16, 2025 5:03

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What power do you hold and how are you using it? Chris Bockstanz shares about how she, and other Stephen Ministers, use their power as listeners to help people through hardships with care and patience. She also shares how others can get involved to use their own power. Referenced Scriptures: Galatians 6:2 Matthew 15:21-28 1 Corinthians 13:1 This ye…

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April 15, 2025 5:44

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How do you set aside “quiet time” in your life, away from distractions? Kathleen Dent reminds us of the importance of "true silence" and making time in our own way. Referenced Poem: "In The Country" (Vacation Musings) - Eugene Field This year's theme is "Everything [in] Between" inspired by "A Sanctified Art". Join us Sunday morning's in person or …

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April 14, 2025 5:27

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In a loud world, whose voices get drowned out? Whose voice do you want to lift up or amplify? Join Pam Weiss as she talks about amplifying the voices of those who are typically forgotten and relegated to the sidelines. Referenced Song: "The Sound of Silence" - Simon & Garfunkel (© 1964) Referenced Reading: A Brief Statement of Faith- Presbyterian C…

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Everything [in] Between: Shouting & Silence 20:55

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Where is God whispering to you: ‘The Lord needs you for this’? This week Pastor Taylor Hall continues our Lenten sermon series, inspired by "Everything [in] Between" from A Sanctified Art. The Palm Sunday sermon looks at the topic of "Shouting & Silence", and reminds us that the "Lord Needs You!" Check out the whole sermon, as well as this week's s…

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April 12, 2025 7:38

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Have you ever received mercy and felt undeserving? Join Jenny Lucas as we are reminded of just how amazing God's mercy is. This year's theme is "Everything [in] Between" inspired by "A Sanctified Art". Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please ch…

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April 11, 2025 9:37

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What does it look like to show mercy and still hold people accountable? Addressing today's questions, Dennis Giangiulio outlines what the Bible says about both mercy and accountability. Additionally, he shares some touching examples involving people he knows and loves, illustrating how they showed mercy while still keeping loved ones accountable. R…

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April 10, 2025 8:40

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Can we find balance between righteousness and mercy? Do we need to? Join Diane Edelman as she explores how we can find our own balance between mercy and righteousness, and avoid being self-righteous. This year's theme is "Everything [in] Between" inspired by "A Sanctified Art". Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/su…

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April 9, 2025 11:32

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When have you felt righteous anger? What do you do with that anger? Witnessing racial injustice early in his training left a lasting mark on FPCA Member Gary Stone. In this episode, he shares his story and, guided by John Lewis' "Across That Bridge," provides actionable tips on how we can respond to injustices we see effectively. Referenced Book: "…

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April 8, 2025 6:16

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Have you ever witnessed someone receiving mercy that you feel didn’t deserve it? Do we judge some sins more harshly than others? Lifelong member Anne Ferrera explores this common struggle and delves into the nature of mercy. Bible References: Luke 19:1-10 This year's theme is "Everything [in] Between" inspired by "A Sanctified Art". Join us Sunday …

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April 7, 2025 6:03

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Have you ever struggled with righteous indignation? What kinds of things trigger that feeling for you? Join our lead pastor, the Rev. Stephanie Anthony as she dives in to the topic of righteous indignation, and how easily we can slip in to a pattern of "self-righteous indignation". Referenced Poem: "Righteous Wrath" - Henry Van Dyke This year's the…

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Everything [in] Between: Righteousness & Mercy 20:46

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How does it feel to be restored to a community you have lost? This week Pastor Stephanie Anthony continues our Lenten sermon series, inspired by "Everything [in] Between" from A Sanctified Art. The fifth sermon looks at the topic of "Righteousness & Mercy" through the story of Zacchaeus the Tax Collector (Luke 19) Check out the whole sermon, as wel…

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April 5, 2025 6:05

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Who in your life might be feeling lost? How can you be a guiding presence for them? Nancy Hoffman shares a heartfelt story about reaching out to those who are feeling lost in the LGBTQIA+ Community. By working with two organizations, she has shared both God's love and a mother's love with those who are feeling lost themselves. If you'd like to help…

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April 4, 2025 5:44

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In this season, are you feeling lost, or found, or a bit of both? Join Afaf Khoury as she offers a comforting reminder: even when we feel we're falling short, we can trust that Jesus is there to guide us. Bible Reference: Luke 15: 1-7 This year's theme is "Everything [in] Between" inspired by "A Sanctified Art". Join us Sunday morning's in person o…

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April 3, 2025 2:21

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Have you ever wandered away from safety and security? What did you find? Join Linda Boyle as she shares insight in to what the Lord reminds us about when we feel lost or like we've wandered away. Bible References: Psalm 23 This year's theme is "Everything [in] Between" inspired by "A Sanctified Art". Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, vi…

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April 2, 2025 5:41

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Who has been a guiding presence for you in times when you felt lost? Treasure Walker shares a heartfelt story of who it was that was that guiding presence in her life when she needed to be reminded of God's love. Bible References: Proverbs 22:6 This year's theme is "Everything [in] Between" inspired by "A Sanctified Art". Join us Sunday morning's i…