by Erica Palmisano | Feb 25, 2018
A message from the series “Creating Safe Space.” Through this six-week Lenten “challenge” series, we will explore what it means to create, enjoy, and extend safe space. In a society that celebrates busyness as a sign of success, we will intentionally slow down to make room for prayerful reflection on how we interact with God, other people, and society as a whole. Many of us fear judgment for expressing our authentic selves, and yet we simultaneously find ourselves quick to judge others, valuing being right more highly than being loving. We long for gracious friendship and community—where we have space to grow, make mistakes, and experience unconditional love. And as followers of Jesus, we want to extend this safe space to all our neighbors through radical hospitality and a commitment to social justice.
by Erica Palmisano | Feb 18, 2018
A message from the series “Creating Safe Space.” Through this six-week Lenten “challenge” series, we will explore what it means to create, enjoy, and extend safe space. In a society that celebrates busyness as a sign of success, we will intentionally slow down to make room for prayerful reflection on how we interact with God, other people, and society as a whole. Many of us fear judgment for expressing our authentic selves, and yet we simultaneously find ourselves quick to judge others, valuing being right more highly than being loving. We long for gracious friendship and community—where we have space to grow, make mistakes, and experience unconditional love. And as followers of Jesus, we want to extend this safe space to all our neighbors through radical hospitality and a commitment to social justice.
by Erica Palmisano | Feb 12, 2018
A message from the series “Who Are You God?.” God’s goodness is embodied and defined in Jesus. Immanuel, God “with us” suffers with us and walks us through our pain; and although we continue to wrestle with our questions, God is faithful and trustworthy—and calls us to be the same.
by Erica Palmisano | Feb 4, 2018
A message from the series “Who Are You God?.” God’s goodness is embodied and defined in Jesus. Immanuel, God “with us” suffers with us and walks us through our pain; and although we continue to wrestle with our questions, God is faithful and trustworthy—and calls us to be the same.
by Erica Palmisano | Jan 28, 2018
A message from the series “Who Are You God?.” God is Love—and as love is vulnerable, risks rejection, and allows us freedom, God’s will is not always done. God calls us into partnership, and as we submit our plans to God, we can trust God to be with us, working all things together for good.
