life, hope, renewal | worship in may

Worship in the season of Easter celebrates the resurrection of Christ and the new life that God promises to all creation.

Each Sunday includes readings from Acts, Revelation, and the gospel of John. In the readings from Acts, we meet the people and communities that become the newborn church. Paul is transformed, Dorcas is raised from the dead, Peter’s dream breaks down barriers, and Lydia uses her power for the sake of the gospel.

The readings from Revelation give us a sustained vision of hope and renewal. Written under the shadow of empire, this book has been a source of strength for communities resisting oppression, offering a vision of justice, renewal, and Christ's victory against unjust powers.

The gospel of John features vivid encounters with the risen Christ and invitations to dwell in the resurrection as an enduring way of life.

Meanwhile, outside our church doos the grass is greening, the trees are blossoming, the air is warming. Resurrection wisdom is present in creation!

How do God’s promises of life, hope, and renewal speak to the death, despair, and destruction in our world? Where is new life sprouting in your own life, or in our community? What does it look like to dwell in the resurrection and make it our home?