Sunday Teachings - Sanctuary Community Church

2/2/25 Tom challenges the classic interpretation of Elijah slaying the prophets of Baal and the politics of retribution. The text - along with Jesus - points to an alternative way.

1/26/25 Guest Chris McMillan offers guidance on navigating these troubled times by looking at the letter to the Ephesians and the instruction to "put on the full armor of God."

1/19/25 David looks at a story where Jesus subverts the causal relationship between sin and affliction, bringing freedom from blame.

1/12/25 Adey looks at Daniel for inspiration and modeling on how to resist oppressive laws and policies.

1/5/24 Tom invites us to find our true selves as Jesus finds his true self, located in the divine.

12/22/24 Adey looks at the story of the angels' announcement to the shepherds and shares some stories that resonate.

12/15/24 Guest preacher Chris Hoklotubbe reflects on themes of finding joy in darkness in the Christmas story.

12/8/24 David reflects on the 2nd Sunday of Advent theme of peace, looking at the story of the magi bringing their gifts to Jesus. Clara Reynen also shares about re-purposing propaganda posters for new paper.

12/1/24 Tom kicks off Advent looking at the Bible story of Anna and Simeon, two elderly people who could perceive God's presence.

11/24/24 Adey reflects on the story of Jesus and Nicodemus, and the invitation to be "born again," to live in the light.