As we near the end of our congregation’s gala 50th anniversary year, pastoral staff reflect on the “state of the congregation” as we enter our 51st year. Psalm 46 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the…
Luke 6:20-23 October 29, 2025 — All Saints Day A little more than 11 years ago, my Mom died. Thanks to this community, I had the leave to be with her for several days before she died, to be present at her death, to plan and attend her memorial service three days later, and to…
Luke 8:1-3 When I was a little Joanna growing up, I often thought that it didn’t make sense that God created me a girl. According to the gender roles of the midwestern evangelical reality surrounding me, I was much more like a boy. I was outspoken and boisterous. I was sporty and argumentative. As I…
We asked four people who became a part of our community during different eras to reflect on the following questions: What did this church mean to you when you were here (in any of the realms of worship/spirituality, community, outreach)? How did that change you and/or how did you carry that out into the world? …
James A. Brenneman gave this sermon on the last Sunday of our series, “Anabaptism at 500: Looking Back While Living Wholeheartedly Into the Future.” I. Did I forget to say my prayers? Did I fight with my brothers and sisters? Was I bad in school last week? Did I listen to Mom and Dad? Did…
This is the third sermon in our series “Anabaptism at 500: Looking Back While Living Wholeheartedly into the Future.” It is based on Matthew 18:1-5. When I graduated from high school my English teacher gave me a book of poetry that has been a constant in my life since then. “Rilke’s Book of Hours: Love…
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