Topic: Community

Troubling the Waters

In this moment in the history of the world and of the church, we are being asked to examine how the way we do things is pushing back against a dominant culture of scarcity and oppression or simply replicating that culture in our communities of faith. For this reason we must ask whether our community … Continue reading Troubling the Waters

New Beginnings

Opportunities for change present themselves to us every day—sometimes we let them pass us by and sometimes we embrace the moment in a leap of faith. As a congregation, we are moving into an exciting new chapter in the life of All Peoples Church. Are you ready?

Living Water: Reaching the Margins with Love

Today, we gather to reflect on a story of profound transformation—Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan Woman at the well. This moment of connection and healing exemplifies love and acceptance that transcend all boundaries. In a world marked by division and isolation, especially in the aftermath of Covid, this message is more relevant than ever. I … Continue reading Living Water: Reaching the Margins with Love

I Won’t Sit Down

We made great strides for freedom many times during America’s history—each time resting on our accomplishments. It’s time to renew our commitment to demanding equal freedoms for everyone.

Seeking the Divine(s)

Lindsay Boyer says, “We live in a culture in which many of us are increasingly exposed to faith traditions other than the ones with which we grew up. Once we become knowledgeable about other faiths, we are unlikely to have the same prejudices we may have learned as children. We see that people of other … Continue reading Seeking the Divine(s)

The Dawn of Post-Pride Parenthood

The term Happy Mother’s Day has been changing for decades and, Post-Pride, we are seeing a rapid shift from traditional definitions of motherhood and toward a broader, more inclusive understanding of what it means to be a parent.