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It almost seems like we need to put “Christ” back in Christianity.” Religion can go so sideways and forget the pure compassion and peace upon which it is based. Christianity needs to become more christian - more loving, more wise, more joyful. In th
The disciples were getting worried because people were saying bad things about them, trying to ruin their reputation, and threatening Jesus’ life. Their fear was legitimate and yet was distracting them from their continued ministry. Jesus reminds them t
It almost seems like we need to put “Christ” back in Christianity.” Religion can go so sideways and forget the pure compassion and peace upon which it is based. Christianity needs to become more christian - more loving, more wise, more joyful. In th
This week Jesus sees the needs all around him and there were many! He then sends his disciples to extend his healing and reconciling ministry, what happens is nothing but miraculous. Today we too see so many needs and struggles around us, we too often fee
As the spiritual leader of a large congregation made up primarily of LBGTQIA+ members, the Rev. Dr. Neil Thomas has been on the forefront of the movement for greater inclusion. It is our hope that his visit will strengthen Lincoln's gay pride celebrations
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We often find ourselves at a crossroad in our lives and in our lives of faith. An event, circumstance, or change seems to have deconstructed our life, it has hit us to the core. What do we do now? Using an old story from scripture, Pastor Juan Carlos will
In this week’s digital sermon, Dr. Keck explores the spirit of friendship that marks First-Plymouth’s long participation in the struggle for inclusion.
The church was born in a mythic way as the Spirit of Jesus came down upon a people and empowered them to continue the work of shalom-making in the world. In an era when we are wondering about our work as a church in the world, and anxious about the future
Our shared stories have guided people of all faiths for thousands of years. How might our holy scriptures in the Bible provide a recipe for true, abiding hope in our contemporary times? Rev. Dr. John F. Ross, Executive Director of The Saint John’s Bible
This week is the Feast of the Ascension when the church remembers the resurrected Jesus being lifted up to heaven to much fanfare in the eyes of the disciples. He leaves with clear instructions for all disciples, he leaves and yet the claim is that Jesus
We know rationally that doing good does not always equal experiencing the good life. Yet in our hearts we often make that connection, often it leads us to hopelessness, frustration, and apathy. What does it mean for us to cling to our hope, our commitment