Malachi 3:1-4; Luke 1:26-38 We celebrate, as a culture, those who burn the candle at both ends — the devoted teacher who brings the essays home each night to grade, the young associate who works 80-hour weeks to make partner, the parents who selflessly donate their time to the PTA and little league and church […]
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 7 p.m. December 24 in the Sanctuary Longest Night Service Friday, December 20, 7pm in Copeland Commons – a healing time for those of us dealing with loss, sadness, and grief during the season of darkness Sunday, December 15, 11am Old Fashioned Children’s Christmas Pageant leads Sunday worship Sunday, December 22 […]
Isaiah’s vision of the peaceable kingdom is one of the most powerful visual descriptions of the kingdom of God we have in all of Scripture. It is visual. It is intended to guide what we see. So, let’s practice. Close you eyes as I draw your attention to elements of the vision. Your task is […]
… a special Tuesday night concert! ‘Tis the season for carols, and Border Crossing’s got them covered! This concert will feature a stunning array of traditional folk carols from France, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, England, and the U.S. and contemporary songs by American songwriters Charles Brown and Dave Carter. Border Crossing plays a unique repertoire that […]
7 Marks of Vital Congregations – Part 7 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, 24b–27; Matthew 15:1-9 I was surprised that they used that word, ecclesial, for the name of this last mark. Do you know what it means? (Show of hands) Do you use it very often? When I write that word, “ecclesial” in my word processing […]
Romans 12:9-18 Seven Marks of Vital Congregations Part Six We are working our way through the seven marks of vital congregations. Today we come to number six. Let’s take a moment and review where we have been. 1. Lifelong Discipleship Formation – going to church. Christianity means following Jesus 24/7, a life shaped by his […]
Seven Marks of Vital Congregations – Part Five Isaiah 6:1-9 I told someone this week that I was going to be preaching on “Spirit-Inspired Worship.” Their immediate question was: Have you ever spoken in tongues? It was not the follow up question I expected. I have certainly been many times among people who spoke in […]
Seven Marks of Vital Congregations – Part Four John 13:2-17; Luke 22:24-27 I watched every episode of Downton Abbey, and was one of the early adopters to make my way to the theater to see the movie. One of my favorite scenes focuses on the beloved Mr. Moseley. Faithful, but awkward among the household staff, […]
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND, 6PM TO 9PM Only six more days! We hope you’ll join us at Taborspace for our Third Annual Auction Gala! We are so excited! The finishing touches are going on, the food is being ordered, our entertainers are preparing their playlists and our staff and volunteers are getting ready to welcome you! Visit our Gala […]
November 6, 7 pm Maria Olaya & Sky In the Road @Taborspace: 5441 SE Belmont St., Portland, OR 97215 – in Copeland Commons Tickets $10 at the door. All proceeds support the Historic Building Fund, for maintenance and improvements. Maria Olaya takes the lead with her amazing Latin American guitar. Originally from Colombia, Maria is a […]
