One of my favorite things about the Revised Common Lectionary is that every three years, the Scripture readings cycle back around again and we hear them in a totally new way. The last time I was reflecting upon the readings of Pentecost (Year A), I was in my first...
As a Matthew 25 church, we have committed to dismantling racism and promoting racial equity. This time in our nation is an important context in which to live the love of God. 30-Day Journey: We seek to foster a world grounded in the Christian values of love,...
In this season of social distancing, I decided to get healthy. There really wasn’t much else to do, if I’m being honest. I’ve eaten more vegetables in the past two months than I probably did all last year. I’ve never bought so much spinach or zucchini or asparagus....
AN INVITATION: Matt Logan and Keith Dove invite you to study, engage, and reflect as they share a chapter-by-chapter discussion of James Cone’s The Cross and the Lynching Tree. See list of chapters below. “Few theologians of the twentieth...
The Cross and the Lynching Tree: A conversation We invite you to study, engage, and reflect with us as we read and discuss James Cone’s challenging and important work, The Cross and the Lynching Tree. We encourage you to reach out to us directly with your...
Digital Formation LibraryA guide to previous services, studies, conversations, and more activities. You can access this week’s line-up here. Worship & MusicWatch previous worship services and find previous sermons.Service of ordination and installation for...
RACIAL EQUITY This documentary tells the story of our church’s journey toward racial reconciliation. It was created by UNCG professor Dr. Michael Frierson in collaboration with our Racial Equity Ministry Team. A companion resource is available here. Four of our...
WHO WE ARE We held our first worship service in 1824 with about a dozen members present. Now, almost 200 years and four church buildings later, we have about 2,700 members, a governing body (Session) of 62, and three full-time pastors. Our campus overlooks Fisher Park...
