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The Book of Ecclesiastes reminds us in a passage made famous by The Byrds that there is a season for everything under the sun: a time to mourn and a time to dance, a time to weep and a time to laugh. Pastor Jacob welcomes us all together this Easter morni

Apr 6, 2023 12:00 PM America/Los_Angeles

An Unhurried Lent: May You Be Blessed Today (Maundy Thursday)

One of the only stories contained in all four Gospels is the story of an unnamed woman with an alabaster jar who blesses Jesus before his death and burial. Pastor Jacob reminds us that small acts of kindness can revolutionize our lives and in a powerful c

Apr 2, 2023 3:00 PM America/Los_Angeles

An Unhurried Lent: Rest is Resistance

Pastor Jen reflects on the story of Jesus sleeping in the boat during a storm and considers how Tricia Hersey’s book Rest Is Resistance might help us understand the necessity of rest.

Mar 26, 2023 3:00 AM America/Los_Angeles

An Unhurried Lent: Pray Without Ceasing

In the first letter from the Bible that he ever wrote, Paul tells the church he started in Thessaloniki that they should, "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and give thanks in all circumstances." Paul's words seem like pretty naïve advice if we have

Mar 12, 2023 3:00 AM America/Los_Angeles

An Unhurried Lent-A Well-Fitting Yoke

Jesus invites us to take his yoke upon us, for it is easy. But a better translation is “well-fitting.” What would it look and feel like to go through life yoked to Christ? How can we take steps towards leading a life that fits us well?

Mar 5, 2023 2:00 AM America/Los_Angeles

An Unhurried Lent: Eat, Drink & Be Merry

In the Gospels, Jesus is constantly enjoying meals with whoever will join him! In today's sermon, Pastor Jacob invites us to take on a new spiritual discipline during this Unhurried Lent--having slow meals with friends! Tune-in to discover how preparing a

Feb 26, 2023 2:00 AM America/Los_Angeles

An Unhurried Lent: Be Still

In Psalm 46, the Psalmist tells us that God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in times of trouble. But what about those times when it feels like God isn't very much help at all, or that perhaps God has even abandoned us? Pastor Jacob helps