October 4, 2026: Open Hearts, Open Hands
1 Corinthians 2: 1-16

October 11, 2026: Subversive Stewardship
2 Corinthians 4: 5-12

October 18, 2026: Who Gets What?
Matthew 22: 15-22

Rev. Dr. Leslie Taylor, preaching

These three texts create a compelling progression around authority, value, and allegiance — moving us from an internal spiritual posture to an external engagement with the community and the world. I want to invite you to read the scriptures and think about how they speak to you with these broad themes in mind:

Week 1 (1 Cor 2): How we think — Expanding beyond human limitations to claim the Mind of Christ.

Week 2 (2 Cor 4): How we live — Embracing our fragile humanity as a holy vessel for God’s transformative light.

Week 3 (Matt 22): How we give/belong — Reclaiming our ultimate identity, anchoring our lives in the God who makes us whole.

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.