August 30, 2026: A Good Word
Romans 12: 9-21

Rev. Dr. Leslie Taylor, preaching

In a world that often demands we blend in, compromise, or settle for the status quo, Paul’s letter to the Romans offers something refreshingly different: a call to step fully into the people God created us to be.

This Sunday, as we dive into Romans 12:9 -21, we’ll explore what happens when we stop playing small and start living out a faith that is vibrant, authentic, and unfiltered. Paul doesn’t give us a list of rigid rules; he gives us a dynamic vision of human flourishing. From holding fast to what is good, to outdoing one another in showing honor, to extending radical hospitality, this passage invites us to unleash our unique, God-given gifts for the good of the world.

Being the person God created you to be isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence, zeal, and a willingness to let love have the final say. It’s about learning how to rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep, and respond to a divided world with an overwhelming surge of good.

Join us this Sunday as we lean into "A Good Word" and discover how living into our true, God-given identity can transform not just our own lives, but our entire community. See you at worship!

The way we worship is the way we live.

Worship is the work of the people, bringing together our fullest selves in a communal act of love and gratitude.  Each voice is important; each person is valued as the Spirit draws out our authentic gifts and talents, shared in the ever-widening circle of God’s people.  We hope you’ll join us this week as we gather to worship the God of extravagant welcome.