October 27 – Quick + Easy Fall Decor
October 27, 7-8 p.m. Join Lee French as she helps us celebrate and nurture our space by creating a cozy Fall decor piece. Using minimal supplies (mostly what we can already find in or outside of our homes), we will create simple joy that will help us feel welcome and warm on these crisp days!…
Read MoreOctober 27 – Spiritual Practices Sampler
October 27, 10-11 a.m. Join us as we sample a variety of practices we can use to enhance our spiritual development. From writing and art to nature and silence, Lectio Divina to Centering Prayer, we’ll explore activities that invite us to deepen our relationship with God. Supplies needed A journal or notebook A pen for…
Read MoreOctober 31 – The Art of French Macarons
October 31, 10-11:30 a.m. They’re delicate, they’re decadent, they’re delicious. Learn how to make these colorful confections that will transport you to Paris in a single bite. Following the traditional French method, you’ll leave the class with treats that will taste as good as they look on your Instagram. Supplies needed: mixer with whisk and…
Read MoreRev. Adam Hamilton
In our inaugural episode, Pastor Adam talks about his new book, Incarnation. We talk about the word incarnation and what it means for us today. We also talk about how the church universal survives the times we’re living through right now.
Read MoreThe Unexpected
October 19, 2020 DAILY READING Mark 2:1-12 FIELD NOTES Can you imagine, you’re sitting there, inside the house listening to Jesus when all of a sudden a burst of light comes through the ceiling and a paralyzed man is lowered through the roof, hoping to be healed? And what does Jesus do? He acknowledges their faith and…
Read MoreThe Power of Community
This week’s preacher: Dr. Davis Chappell. This week we begin our series, Power-Full, on the power of Jesus. This series is the second in our year-long focus on intentional discipleship called “Walking with Jesus.” Learn how you can be more intentional in your walk with Jesus at bumc.net/journey. Our Scripture reading: Mark 2:1-12
Read MoreChrist’s Immeasurable Grace
October 17, 2020 DAILY READING Ephesians 4:1-7 FIELD NOTES Our devotions all week have revolved around how we can measure a person’s faith. What are the marks of a disciple of Christ? How do you measure spiritual growth? I struggle with perfectionism. Instead of seeing how God is using me or how I am growing in my faith, I…
Read MoreThe Measure of Love
October 16, 2020 DAILY READING 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 FIELD NOTES Sometimes when we use words and phrases like “Love like Jesus” or “motivated by love,” it is difficult to tangibly understand what we mean. What does “love like Jesus” look like in the reality of the refugee crisis in Myannmar in 2017? What does it mean to…
Read MoreMeasuring Our Faith
October 15, 2020 DAILY READING 1 John 4:16 FIELD NOTES “God is love; and those who abide in love abide in God, and God abides in them.” This week, Davis asked us in his sermon, “How might you measure a person’s faith?” To measure a person’s height, you would use a yardstick or tape measure. To measure a…
Read MoreThe Fruit of the Spirit’s Not an Apple
October 14, 2020 DAILY READING Galatians 5:22-23 FIELD NOTES We know that we are called to be disciples of Christ, but how do we know if we are on the right track? What are the marks of a Christian disciple? One of the most famous verses of the letter to Galatians is the passage of the fruit…
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