This fall we have examined the facets of our new vision statement: “Connection. Compassion. Courage. That all may flourish.” In November we wrap up the worship theme by taking a final look at what it means to commit to and work toward a flourishing life for all, following the example that Jesus set.
November 10: The Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 13:45-46)
November 17: Our guest preacher will be the talented Rev. Grace Imathiu, a United Methodist pastor serving a church in Evanston, IL, and originally from Kenya.
November 24: Putting It All Together: The Good and Flourishing Life (John 1:14-16)
On March 18, at all services, we are delighted to welcome the Rev. Dr. David Vasquez-Levy as our guest preacher. He will preach on the topic of “Reorienting Grace.” His scripture will be Luke 17:11-19, the healing story of the ten lepers, when only the Samaritan leper returns to give thanks. The text speaks to the broader theme of how God’s grace works through the most marginalized, dislocated individuals and situations in our lives to reorient and heal us. Dr. Vasquez-Levy is president of Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley and will also be our guest speaker at the A Bigger Table dinner that evening.