Lent 2025
First Series: February 22-March 22
Pilate asks Jesus, “Do you not know that I have the power to release you, and power to crucify you?” Indeed, power has the capacity to bring about immense good but also immense suffering. Scripture reminds us that God’s justice does not operate by the sword of empire but by God’s deep and abiding love for all creation. Governments are accountable to God’s standards of justice and mercy, and when leaders abuse their power they are not serving God’s purposes but resisting them. As we continue in John’s gospel during our Lenten journey, we’ll see that Jesus calls out injustices, refuses to let Peter fight with the sword, and willingly bears the violence of the world in his own body. His kingdom does not advance by coercion or force but by the power of his self-giving love for all – including those who will nail him to the cross.
Sunday worships at 8:30am and 10:45am.
Wednesday worships February 18-March 26 at 6:30pm. Community Soup Supper begins at 5:30pm prior to worship.