December 13, 2020 | The Stream
A prophet who’s not all doom and gloom? That’s not normal. Rev Matt brings a message on “Third” Isaiah this weekend. With Laura Intravia and the Center Church Choral Ensemble Scripture Readings bookletDownload
Joy, Forever
A “new normal” that normalizes separation and oppression and poverty for ordinary people is no normal at all. Isaiah the 3rd outlines a norm that rebuilds from the rubble and lifts up the crushed
Now Bless the God of Israel
Presented by the Choral Ensemble on December 6, 2020, the Second Sunday of Advent. Featuring Martina Myskholid. Laura Intravia directs.
Wake, Awake, for Night is Flying
Presented by the Choral Ensemble on December 6, 2020, the Second Sunday of Advent. Laura Intravia directs.
December 6, 2020 | The Stream
We don’t need buildings or steeples — just an openness to receiving God’s message of love and acceptance. Rev Matt’s meditation is titled “Extravagant Mercy.” With Laura Intravia and the Center Church Choral Ensemble.
Extravagant Mercy
The question about when we can get back to real worship in our real church sanctuaries has led to real disorientation and harm. Joel’s word is that God offers us covenant love and extravagant
November 29, 2020 | The Stream
Rules and regulations may not seem relevant to us — until they are. We hope in this Advent season for a real deliverance from our afflictions. Rev Matt’s message: “It Got Real”. With Laura
It Got Real
We may treat rules and regulations and laws as necessary but irrelevant details until we find them applying to us. It was Darius who found himself bound by a seemingly-harmless decree that put Daniel
November 22, 2020 | The Stream
When corrupt rulers are swept aside a promise remains. Rev Matt’s meditation is “New Day.” With Laura Intravia and the Center Church Choral Ensemble.
New Day
Whether we brush facts aside or embrace them truth is truth and things will change. The indifference of Jehoiakim to the truth led to Judah’s downfall and left the promise of a new day