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Growing Good Together

On this Good Shepherd Sunday, Christopher Mack reflects on who might be good shepherds in our lives and how we might be the same for others [Acts 9:36-42]. Reflection Does Jesus’ self-giving life as a good shepherd offer you hope, healing, rest, or reconciliation you...

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Good Friday Joint Liturgy and Potluck [Apr 15]

Good Friday Joint Liturgy and Potluck [Apr 15]

We will be hosting a Good Friday joint liturgy and potluck on April 15 at Vesper starting at 6:30pm. Other local churches will be collaborating with us and the potluck will give us an opportunity to connect with others from The Vine, Austin Mustard Seed, Restore...

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Community Wednesdays at Vesper [Mar 9 – Apr 13]

Community Wednesdays at Vesper [Mar 9 – Apr 13]

As we move through Lent toward Easter Sunday, we will be holding space at Vesper for community each Wednesday evening (6:30-9pm) during the Lenten season. Recognizing the variety of needs that exist in our community right now, we will be offering space in the: Prayer...

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Advent Potluck Brunch [Dec 12]

Advent Potluck Brunch [Dec 12]

For this year's Advent Potluck we'll be gathering for a potluck brunch and pancake breakfast at Vesper after a shortened liturgy on December 12. You bring your favorite dishes and we'll dish out the pancakes! Please let us know if you plan to bring something or if you...

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What Does it Mean to Be Shaken?

As we enter the season of Advent, Gena St. David reflects on what is helpful for us to keep in mind and remember when things are being shaken loose inside us and how we can help one another hold onto hope [Luke 21:25-36]. Reflection What is being shaken loose inside...

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Community Memorial Altar [Nov 10]

Community Memorial Altar [Nov 10]

Because we love sincerely, we also grieve deeply the experiences of loss, change, and disconnection we have all endured. It’s been said that grief is the other side of love, and by feeling, speaking, and giving witness to our grief together, we can be nourished by...

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Vesper Building Cleanup [July 24-25]

Vesper Building Cleanup [July 24-25]

As we plan to reopen Vesper for in-person liturgy at the end of summer, our building would appreciate some care and touchup since we haven't gathered together for over a year. We'll have three 2-hour time slots available on Saturday and Sunday, July 24-25. Sat 7/25 -...

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Prepare

Insil Kang reflects on how our community has been and will need to prepare as we come back together physically and continue the work that God is inviting us towards collectively [Mark 4:35-41]. Reflection How have we been preparing to come back together physically, to...

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Reclaiming Our Narrative

Gina Bastone reflects on how we might need to reconsider what it means to invite God to bear witness and consider the evidence of love around us [1 John 5:9-13]. Reflection Where have you seen the evidence of love recently, especially in our community?Where in your...

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Inhale Our Freedom Exhale Our Fear

Virginia Cumberbatch reflects on God’s invitation for us to experience both individual and collective freedom in the midst of our fears [1 John 4:17-21]. Reflection After a year of quarantine, how will you seek freedom and rest for yourself this spring?As we witness...

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