September 6, 2026: Stay Woke
Romans 13: 8-14

Rev. Dr. Leslie Taylor, preaching

Do you know what time it is?

In a world weary of injustice and routine, it is far too easy for our zeal to fade — to fall asleep to the needs of our neighbors, to remain silent when love demands our voice, or to fall back on bitterness when grace is required. However, Paul ’s letter to the Romans issues an urgent, liberating wake-up call: the dawn of God's justice is breaking, and transformation cannot wait.

This Sunday, join us for our sermon, "Stay Woke," as we explore Romans 13: 8-14 through the lens of liberation, love, and Gospel freedom. Staying “woke” has been in the public lexicon for the past few years, and it is not the “flex” some people try to make it out to be. Staying woke is about loving your neighbor.

True freedom isn't about self-interest or rigid adherence to oppressive rules — it is the revolutionary freedom to see one another, to advocate for the marginalized, and to realize that "love does no wrong to a neighbor." When we draw from God ’s limitless reservoir of love, we find the strength to resist the works of evil, cast off complacency, and put on the clothing of light: truth, active righteousness, and the relentless pursuit of peace.

Putting on Christ isn't just a personal spiritual exercise; it ’s a public commitment. It shapes how we show up in our homes, how we spend our money, how we vote, and how we build a world where everyone can thrive.

Wake up, step into the light, and join us as we seek to transform our lives and our community into vessels of collective liberation!

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.