Below are some efforts to capture the creative, ordinary, and yet subtly subversive and shocking imagery of Jesus’ parables: “The kingdom of heaven is like one grape moldering in the bag brought from the supermarket. Left in the light the mold grows and the next day every grape in the bag is moldy.” “The kingdom of heaven is like a slot machine. Many come and gamble their money and leave with nothing. Then comes a […]

October 18 – October 25 (2 sermons). God’s light is ours to shine. We bring the light of God into the world through the hope, love, and generosity of Jesus. This sermon series engages what it means to be generous and celebrate the dawning of new life.