Posts Tagged: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

090416 – Disciples Do, Not Just Believe

Pastor Nancy begins a fall preaching series on discipleship with a sermon on some of Jesus’ most difficult sayings in the gospel of Luke. “Whoever comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and even life itself, cannot be my disciple.” (Luke 14:26) What in the… Read more

082315 – On Not Being Bound by Old Metaphors

“I’m in the Lord’s Army,” the old Vacation Bible School chorus declares. But what happens when the metaphors of battle and warfare no longer speak to our 21st century context? How can Christians read militaristic Scripture texts in a world all too weary of religious conflicts and war? Pull up a chair, pour yourself a… Read more

072615 – What is General Assembly of the Christian Church (DoC)?

From July 18th through 22nd, 2015, the General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) was held in Columbus, Ohio.  Representatives from Disciples churches all around North America convene in one place to work and worship, study together, and learn more about Disciples around the continent.  #FCCPuyallup had four voting representatives this year:  Connie… Read more