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Our purpose is encouraging, loving, and supporting a diverse group of people who gather to deepen their experience of the inner light of God. We direct this inner light outward in service to others to share the love of Christ.
**Following the teachings of the Living Christ, we are an open, loving, and affirming community.
We believe that God’s Light is inherent within all people. There are no exceptions.**
Category Archives: Messages
Inside Outside Upside Down by LaVerne Biel, September 17, 2023
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to speak with you today. For some of you that don’t know me, I thought I’d give you a little background on who I am. I was the middle child of five. I … Continue reading →
“Earth’s Crammed with God” by John Kinney, August 13, 2023
I want to begin with this excerpt from the poem “Aurora Leigh” by Elizabeth Barrett Browning and tweak it a bit to make it a prayer. “Earth’s crammed with heaven,And every common bush afire with God,But only those who see … Continue reading →
Lamentation by John Kinney, October 8, 2023
Nice to be with you. If I do anything right in my messages you get a lot of the credit. I am not sure how it works, but I believe you are part of what draws thoughts and ideas out … Continue reading →
A Silver Age of Evangelism? Part I by Johan Maurer, August 27, 2023
Today I want to speak about evangelism, which is a bit of a loaded topic among some Friends, so let me say briefly what I mean by this word. By “evangelism,” I mean the engaging and persuasive communication of our … Continue reading →
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Is It Time Yet? (Patience) by Ruthie Tippin, August 20, 2023
Patience can wear a person out! At least being patient can. But perhaps the certain style or design of patience that the Apostle Paul encourages us to wear is a bit different than what we normally think of. Here is … Continue reading →
Hell Yes, Hell No by John Kinney, July 9, 2023
Hell Yes. Hell no. Hell maybe? There was a crotchety old man who was always critical of everyone else. He died and somehow made it to heaven. While there, he was able to look over and see large crowds in … Continue reading →
How Did You Make Them Feel? by Jon Maroni, July 2, 2023
Good morning and greetings friends. The Maroni’s have been fortunate to have much to celebrate right now. Mila will turn 3 in just over a month, Krista and I celebrate 12 years of marriage tomorrow, and I finally feel like … Continue reading →
You Are So Judgmental Said the Pot to the Kettle by John Kinney, June 11, 2023
It is always good to be with my brothers and sisters in Christ. I hope that what I say will be of spiritual benefit to you, but at best I just get the ball rolling. We trust that the Light … Continue reading →
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Grace and Peace by Johan Maurer April 23, 2023
Good morning! Grace and peace to you from God, our gracious loving Creator and the Lord Jesus Christ. Let me start out with these two Bible passages out of the dozens I could have chosen: For it is by grace … Continue reading →
Not What I Would Have Said by John Kinney, May 14, 2023
If you ask someone in Metaline what they are doing on the weekend and they say they need to go to town, it means go to Spokane. I do so enjoy being with you here in “town.” For churches that … Continue reading →
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