1 Kings 12:1-17, 25-29 When the sharp edges of the horror start to soften, there’s a popular story that kind-hearted people tell about God. You’ve heard this story before. It pretty much goes like this: God is in charge of the universe. God has a desire for how things...

2 Samuel 5:1-5 and 2 Samuel 6:1-5 Today we hear the story of God going into the city of Jerusalem. If you think this was a celebration of glittering praise, you’re absolutely right. The procession of the LORD comes with glad singing and dancing, probably crashing...

Ruth 1:1-18 You might know, there was a time when I lived and worked in a transitional house for women in recovery from addiction and homelessness. If you have ever lived in any kind of dwelling with any other human person, then you understand. Disputes were not...

Deuteronomy 5:1-21 and Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Sometime in the past, you might have shared communion with one of our deacons or parish nurses in your living room. Sometime in the future there might come the day, when one of us will visit you bringing communion right into...

Genesis 32:9-13, 22-30 and Psalm 30 Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes in the morning. This is the promise of the Psalm. And you’ve got love it’s hopefulness, right? You’ve got to love its symmetry. Both parts of the sentence are so well balanced. The...

Genesis 18:1-15 and Genesis 21:1-7 Will you join me in prayer… “God, you love the poor in spirit. God, you comfort those who mourn. Balm for wounds, the friend of sinners, taking the side of earth’s forlorn. Up from the depths you raised your people, giving them...

Leslie Kilgannon, Director of the Scott County Housing Council was our guest speaker. Leslie is the former Executive Director of Quad Cities Interfaith. The Scott County Housing Council is a not for profit local housing trust fund whose mission is to secure funding to...

Tammy Trice from Open Door was our guest speaker. The Open Door Crisis Assistance Program believes everyone can fully contribute to our community with the right support and resources to help weather life's storms. Open Door is a one-stop resource to connect to food,...

Pastor Spellious shared insights into John 5:1-18.

Rev. Lisa Powell Williams offered insight into the lessons learned from our Master Teacher.