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Wabi-Sabi

In traditional Japanese aesthetics, wabi-sabi is a worldview centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection. It appreciates beauty that is “imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete.” In a world that values perfection, how can we embrace the imperfect and incomplete parts of our lives?

Sep 26, 2021 3:00 AM America/Los_Angeles

Wabi-Sabi: Accepting Impermanence

Finishing up our Wabi-Sabi sermon series, Pastor Jen considers how the brief lives of our animal companions helps us accept the impermanence of this world and find beauty in being present each day.

Sep 19, 2021 3:00 AM America/Los_Angeles

Wabi-Sabi: What Kind of God Gets Crucified?

Ancient Christians used to be slandered as donkey worshippers. The donkey was a symbol of foolishness and what could be more foolish than worshipping a God who died on a cross? Join Pastor Jacob as he teaches us how to embrace the foolish aspect of our fa

Sep 12, 2021 3:00 AM America/Los_Angeles

Wabi-Sabi: We Are The People

Although King David’s abuse of power and assault of Bathsheba is extreme, his story reminds us that we all fall short of God’s dream for us. By acknowledging our sins and failures, we open ourselves up to new healing, transformation, and wholeness. Li

Sep 5, 2021 3:00 AM America/Los_Angeles

Wabi-Sabi: No Excuse Will Do

In Exodus 4, God calls Moses to go to Egypt to rescue God's people. But, Moses has a few objections first. Sometimes we too have objections to the idea that God might have a calling for us in this world. Join God and Moses as they have a conversation abou

Aug 29, 2021 3:00 AM America/Los_Angeles

Wabi-Sabi: Martha & Mary

Historically, the story of Martha and Mary paints Martha as the harried housewife and Mary as the devoted student at Jesus’ feet. But a closer look at the original Greek offers a slightly different understanding of these sisters. Join Pastor Jen as we k