Encountering God through Suffering"But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; thepunishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed." - Isa...  Read More

Encountering God through Spiritual Gifts"When they came to Jesus, they saw the man who had been possessed by the legion ofdemons, sitting there, dressed and in his right mind; and they were afraid." -...  Read More

Encountering God Through Sacraments"And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, 'This is my bodygiven for you; do this in remembrance of me.'" - Luke 22:19 In an upper ro...  Read More

Encountering God Through Gathering "When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house...  Read More

Encountering God Through Worship and Prayer "Now, my God, may your eyes be open and your ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place." - 2 Chronicles 6:40 These words form part of Solomon's pr...  Read More

Encountering God Through Scripture "All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD's, and he will give all of you into our hands." -...  Read More

Encountering God through the Gospel "Then Philip began with that very passage of Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus." - Acts 8:35 In the vast, sun-scorched desert between Jerusalem and G...  Read More

Encountering God Through Suffering "My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you." - Job 42:5 These words, spoken by Job after enduring unimaginable suffering, reveal one of the mostprofoun...  Read More

Encountering God through Spiritual Gifts "Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good." - 1 Corinthians 12:7 In this profound verse, Paul reveals something remarkable...  Read More

Encountering God Through Sacraments "We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may liv...  Read More

Encountering God Through Gathering "Not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching." - Hebrews 10:25 In ...  Read More

Encountering God through Worship and Prayer"Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done." - Luke 22:42 In the darkest hours of the night, in a garden called G...  Read More