Paul and Barnabas were gospel partners—until they weren’t. Their painful split shows that even faithful people fall out, and still, God keeps working. A story of heartache, hope, and grace that keeps going when we part ways.
Like Fire & Rain, the Spirit Still Falls
More than a single blaze, Pentecost is the ongoing fire and rain of the Spirit—still falling, still forming, still becoming. From birth to farewell and every moment between, the Spirit is at work in us all.
Searching for Mercy in a World of Shackles
When the world feels too broken to fix, the gospel does not offer escape . . . it offers presence. It stays in the struggle, sees what others ignore, and speaks freedom where systems have failed.
Good Things Ahead: Sundays, Summer, and Something New
As the program year winds down, St. John’s looks ahead to what’s next: a return to three Sunday services, a summer move to Alfriend Hall, and a fresh take on a beloved tradition—all signs of a church alive and thriving.
A New Vision for St. John’s
At St. John’s, a bold new Vision and Mission now shape our life together—naming a call to deep roots, true belonging, and abundant grace. Rooted in prayer and alive with hope, these words are more than a statement; they are a map to the Spirit-led future God is calling us to build.
Lost and Found in the Garden: An Easter Sermon
On Easter morning, Mary Magdalene stands weeping in a garden, lost in grief—until the risen Jesus speaks her name. This is a story of grace that finds us, even when we cannot find our way.
The Garden Is Alive Again: A Great Vigil of Easter Sermon
From Eden to the empty tomb, the Great Vigil proclaims this: exile is over, Christ is risen, and God is calling us by name into a new creation. The garden is alive again.
He Knelt Anyway: Maundy Thursday in a World of Grief
On a night thick with tension and sorrow, Jesus didn’t wait for the world to be okay—he knelt anyway, fed anyway, and loved anyway. In a world aching for peace, his quiet presence still holds us fast.
Come Waste Your Time: The Risk and Reward of Adoration
Not every prayer has to ask or achieve. Sometimes the holiest thing you can do is sit still and love God for no reason at all.
Sharing the Love of Christ Across Borders that Divide
Every baptized person is a missionary, called to cross borders with Christ’s love. Reconciliation begins when we show up, listen, and love.