How to Build a House
In our 2025 Bible Reading Plan, we are in one of the best weeks: the Sermon on the Mount week (well, Monday-Wednesday…so today’s the last day of it!). It’s Jesus’ most famous teaching about what the Kingdom of God is like, what the character of God’s people is meant to be, and how we’re called to live ‘up’ to it. And it is not easy. In many ways, the values and character of the Kingdom of God is upside-down from what we’re used
Known By Love…and Parties
“Is it Block Party time again?” This was the question that a neighbor asked Rebecca as they walked by and saw the flags (bunting) up on Saturday. She remembered them being up last year, and seeing them down by the harbor for a gazebo service. Evidently, we’re beginning to have something of a reputation of being the church with the flags hanging. We’re beginning to be the church that is known for putting on the Block Party – for throwing a
On Love & Forgiveness
A guest blog by Central member, Shawn Blythe, reflecting on today's Bible reading. I struggle with forgiveness. Not being forgiven, I like that part. It’s the forgiving others part that causes me trouble. Perhaps more specifically, I particularly struggle in forgiving others who don’t seem to recognize the harm they have done. We have all experienced situations like this where somebody causes significant pain or hurt – but either doesn’t see it or perhaps justifies it as an appropriate reaction for
The Gospel of the Thunderbolts*
A (spoiler free!) blog by Next Gen Pastor, Rebecca DeLucia On Sunday, I (Rebecca) was reminded of the powerful role that film and television can play in our conversations around important issues and the way our faith ought to impact them. Thanks to the dreariness on Sunday afternoon, we were faced with an empty day ahead of us - a rare occurrence in our household. We decided to uphold the classic rainy-day activity and go see the new Thunderbolts* movie. Without giving