On this 5th Sunday worship, centered around tables, brunch, and including all ages, Vanessa Maleare reflects on the recent Art Camp and what it means that kids and all of us are created to be creative, just like our Creator. [Genesis 1:26-27] Reflection What do...
Liturgy Change is scary.It threatens our routines.Introduces uncertainty.Reminds us we are not in control.It pressures us to move.To shake off old habits.To think outside the box.To embrace new opportunities.But throughout all changeYou remain the constant.You are the...
What do you feel separate from in your life? On this Transfiguration Sunday Lilly Ettinger reminds us creative transformation often comes in times when we experience great challenge and turmoil. [2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2] In what ways do we struggle with “veils” that...
Liturgy Heavenly Parent, Lord Above,We come to you this morning to be transformed.Our minds are weary,Our backs so burdened,We wait for you in the wilderness of a world undone.We hold still for we have faith in your mystery.We pray you come closeso that we may find...
What is possible when we speak boldly, listen intently, and connect expectantly? On the sixth Sunday after Epiphany, Brandon Kinder facilitates a panel discussion with YanHao Wong and Emily Galusha to reflect on their artwork in our Vesper art show “What Is Your...
What does a hug from God feel like? On this Fifth Sunday, Vanessa Maleare leads our entire community, including our younger ones from Greenhouse and Zamyn, in a moment of wonder. She reminds us that God loves us holistically, including our being, thoughts, and...
Marcus Clarke, Resident Artist at Vesper, enters into a conversation with Weylin Lee exploring how art articulates and forms us along our spiritual journey, and encourages us to see our various callings as part of exercising our God given creativity. [Genesis 1:1-5,...
Liturgy In a world shadowed by cruelty, violence and loss, Is there good reason for the planting of flowers? Yes! For these bursts of color and beautiful blooms are bright dabs of grace, witnesses to a promise, reminders of a spreading beauty more...
Liturgy In a world riddled with grief and uncertainty—What words do we speak to soothe our spirits, oh God? Smoke fills the air, violence fills our public space,illness lingers—Where do we go to feel safe, oh God? We are seeking restoration,longing for connection,...
Have you ever had to push through discomfort to stand in your beliefs? On the last weekend of Pride, Amy Wolfgang recounts their own journey of integrating their faith with their queer identity. They challenge us to imagine and live into a hopeful and creative stance...