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This church is called The New Church? Why? What’s new about it? Why do we need a new church? If you think about all the weird, hurtful and dysfunctional things that have gone on in the name of religion over … Continue reading →

Forgiveness takes time. That is okay. The sooner we can begin the journey the sooner we will find peace, connection and a greater sense of freedom. This week we will talk about the journey toward forgiveness. We hope you will … Continue reading →

Jesus taught using parables. One time he used a parable about a great feast or party. There were many people invited to the feast, but when the time arrived for it they came up with excuses why they couldn’t make … Continue reading →

Supposing you believe in heaven, and supposing also that it is a place you would like to go some day, do you know the way there or know what is required to get there? And is the way there difficult … Continue reading →

People talk about being on a spiritual path, or describe life as a journey. If we are on a journey do you know where you are heading? Have you set a course that you are happy with? Will you end … Continue reading →

Let’s take a look at how we react to other people, their choices and behaviors and see what it tells us about ourselves. Should be fun! Please join us Sunday in person (masks and social distancing required) at 10:30 or … Continue reading →

If you take the Garden of Eden story literally you end up with several hurtful assumptions, such as; that women were created from men (like a subspecies); that women were the cause of our problems as a species; that women … Continue reading →

In life we will invariably come up against some pretty difficult struggles against selfish or hurtful desire.  The Lord is the One who offers us the power to overcome.   However, in these struggles, it is extremely helpful to have friends … Continue reading →

By now you’ve noticed that life hands us a variety of challenges. You may have also noticed that it is often through our challenges and struggles that we experience the most growth. This is a good thing to be aware … Continue reading →

Jesus spent a lot of His time healing those who were sick or stricken in some way. What do these healings tell us about how we can be healed of the spiritual issues we struggle with? Join us Sunday at … Continue reading →