New Series for Lent: Jesus’ Manifesto of Love, Peace, and Justice
Begins Sunday, February 22 through Sunday, March 22
This Lent, we’ll journey through Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7) in a series called Jesus’ Manifesto of Love, Peace, and Justice. As our world struggles under the weight of fear, violence, and division, we look to Jesus as our hope for another way. We’ll explore his bold declaration that the Kingdom of Heaven is “at hand,” and that the divine life of love, justice, mercy, and forgiveness is possible here and now. Join us as we practice stillness, open ourselves to his compassionate challenge, and learn to live this heavenly life with courage and nonviolence that resists oppressive power.

Sunday, February 22, Beginning with the End in Mind
Matthew Dyer, CRCC Lead Pastor
Jesus invites us into a well-grounded, fruit-bearing life. We begin with the big picture: the Sermon on the Mount as a manifesto for life in God’s Kingdom.

Sunday, March 1, The Beatitudes: The Upside-Down Kingdom
Rachel Anderson
In God’s Kingdom, blessing looks different. We explore what it means to live as the beloved of God and let that love shine into the world.

Sunday, March 8, Not This, But That: A Transformed Life
Matthew Dyer, CRCC Lead Pastor
Jesus fulfills the law by transforming our inner lives so we can experience wholeness and freedom.

Sunday, March 15, The Lord’s Prayer: The Way of Simplicity
Matthew Dyer, CRCC Lead Pastor
Jesus warns against hypocrisy and invites us into integrity, simplicity, and humility through prayer.

Sunday, March 22, Don’t Worry, Don’t Judge
Matthew Dyer, CRCC Lead Pastor
Understanding and experiencing God’s love frees us from anxiety about material needs and helps us grow in compassion rather than judgment.

Saturday, March 14, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Lenten Quiet Day
Take a break from the busy and spend a day with God. We’ll open the day with reflection and group prayer. You’ll have plenty of space to rediscover the goodness of God through silence, nature walks, reading, resting, and journaling. Everyone is welcome – from those new to contemplative prayer to those who practice regularly!  Email Kate Thomas at creativekate@gmail.com to RSVP.

Sunday Morning Book Study: Sundays at 8:45 a.m., in room 203
This group will meet most Sundays to study of The Christian Agnostic, by Leslie D. Weatherhead. This classic book (published in 1965), defines a Christian Agnostic as a Christian who struggles to believe certain Christian doctrines for which they see insufficient evidence. For questions, or to confirm a specific Sunday, please contact Dave Martinsen (davidmartinsen@yahoo.com). Everybody welcome!