Psalm 139:23-24

We will learn about the practice of The Examen, which is an intentional reflection at the end of every day that invites us to reflect on how we have seen God at work in our lives in the day, as well as how we have served God well or not so well. Then we close with an intentional gratefulness and hope for the next day.

Psalm 63: 1-8

Rev. Michelle has a panel discussion with FUMC's music staff about music, worship, and their creative processes.

Ken Weatherford (Contemporary Music and Director of Worship Arts)

Rev. Dr. T. Ray Wheeler, (Associate Pastor/Director of Traditional Music)

Matt Nelson (Assistant to Music and Worship Arts, aka. pianist, keyboardist, organist, arranger, podcast creator, etc)

Genesis 12:1-3; John 21:15-17

We were created to be a blessing to the whole world. As the family of God, we are called to bless and serve each other. And each other means we serve everyone. To do so takes all the gifts at the table.

Speakers at this service: Brett Morrison, Marjie Lewis, Frank Paris, Angela Barrington

Psalm 69:6-13

We will open this series with a discussion on the purpose of fasting. We will remember that it is related to the Lenten season because through it we honor Jesus’ 40 days of fasting in the wilderness when he was tempted by the devil. But we will also look at it as a discipline of clearing away the things between God and us. This psalm in particular makes a good case for a technology fast, as technology has become a tool for people to deride us and divide us into enemies.

Genesis 12:1-3; John 21:15-17

We were created to be a blessing to the whole world. As the family of God, we are called to bless and serve each other. And each other means we serve everyone. To do so takes all the gifts at the table.

Speakers at this service: Brett Morrison, Hays Plunkett, Lindsay Goodner

Genesis 12:1-3; John 21:15-17

We were created to be a blessing to the whole world. As the family of God, we are called to bless and serve each other. And each other means we serve everyone. To do so takes all the gifts at the table.

Speakers at this service: Brett Morrison, Emily Long, Brian Lookadoo

Genesis 3:1-7; John 8:1-11

Some think that conviction is about sticking to beliefs no matter what. True Christian conviction, however, is understanding the purpose of those beliefs, and weighing with wisdom what is right and what is wrong in any given moment. This week we see when we fail and when we succeed at such conviction when in one instance we eat of the tree, and in one instance we drop our stones and walk away.

Genesis 2:18-25; John 15:1-13

It is not good for humans to be alone. It is central to the human condition to be in relationship with God and with each other. We will affirm that we need connection like we need the air we breathe. Without it, we literally die on the vine.