December 20, 2020 | The Stream
A life disrupted won’t go back to what it was but that can be good. Rev Matt preaches on “God, With You.” Laura Intravia directs the Center Church Choral Ensemble. Plus: lighting the fourth
God, With You
When our plans are derailed by circumstances beyond our control it’s natural to feel isolated and alone. Mary’s (and Elizabeth’s) story is one of derailment and a new path walked with God’s Holy Spirit.
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
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.
Wake, Awake, for Night is Flying
Presented by the Choral Ensemble on December 6, 2020, the Second Sunday of Advent. Laura Intravia directs.
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
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 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