Category Archives: Messages

“Small Things Done with Great Love” by John Kinney – May 12, 2024

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“Hope, part two: Yes and No” by Johan Mauer – May 26, 2024

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Goats and Sheep by Jon Kinney, March 10, 2024

Four times and we still don’t get it. When I give a message it is nice when people are complimentary.  I appreciate that.  However, my goal should not be that you like or agree with what I say, but that … Continue reading

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Apocalypse Now? (Intro to Rene Girard, Part II) by Lois Kieffaber, March 3, 2024

The last time I stood up here in front of you, I used the title “Whose fault is it?”  I wanted to share with you some of the thoughts of a philosopher and anthropologist and theologian all wrapped up in … Continue reading

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Whose Fault Is It? (Intro to Rene Girard, Part I) by Lois Kieffaber, February 4, 2024

I thought of calling this talk “Us and Them”, but that seemed pretty worn out – and did you ever notice how even trying to label this idea, we NEVER say “Them and Us” – we are always first – … Continue reading

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Salt, Light, and Tough Choices (A Silver Age of Evangelism?) … Part 2 by Johan Maurer, September 24, 2023

I want to start with a story from our Friends meeting in Russia. Some of you may remember us telling this story when we visited you about ten years ago. And Stas, a member of Moscow Meeting who’s online with … Continue reading

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Building the Beloved Community by Brianna Wilts, January 7, 2024

Good morning, it’s great to be here with you all! I am so glad your church is a part of Faith Action Network. Thanks for inviting me to speak today. I thought I’d begin with sharing a little bit about … Continue reading

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We Are What We Worship by Sarah Scott, January 31, 2023

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8 This holiday season has felt incredibly dismal. Something in the collective ether has shifted. My family, who was once excited about Christmas traditions and festivities was exhausted by the prospect of baking, wrapping gifts, and decorating. … Continue reading

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ACTS PART III by Johan Maurer, November 27, 2023 

It has been a good holiday weekend. The last time I spoke with you, we were in London, and I set up my camera in our son Luke’s living room. This Thanksgiving weekend we’ve been enjoying having our family, including … Continue reading

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Counterculture Guest List by John Kinney, December 10, 2023

Many Christian denominations follow a liturgical calendar.  Last Sunday was the first Sunday of the calendar and the first Sunday of the four-Sunday season called Advent.  The theme of Advent is to get ready to celebrate the incarnation, Christmas, and … Continue reading

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