Epworth United Methodist Church
by Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon
Our mission is to to live out God’s love for all. We strengthen our faith as we worship, study, develop a creative, supportive community, and serve others. Together, we encourage each other in our call and our many ministries. We strive to transform the world as we put love and faith in action, reaching out to others – locally and globally. We work together for life and justice for all people. We affirm our United Methodist heritage, seek to understand and celebrate our many differences as well as the ties that connect us, and we strive to be a fully inclusive church.
Episodes
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Sunday, October 25 - Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Worship: Sunday, October 25 - Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Time; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: What Really Matters?; Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Katherine Whitney, Carlos Altamirano, Merrie Bunt; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz…
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Sunday, October 18 - Twenty-Ninth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Worship: Sunday, October 18 - Twentieth-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Preacher: Carlos Altamirano; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz, David Cardenas; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
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Sunday, October 11 - Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Worship: Sunday, October 11 - Twentieth-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Preacher: Rafael Saavedra, Bay District Lay Leader; Message: "Rejoice Together in Confidence"; Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz,...
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Sunday, October 4 - World Communion Sunday
Worship: Sunday, October 4 - World Communion Sunday; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: "Finding our hope"; Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10: 15-18; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz, David Cardenas; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
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Sunday, September 20 - Confirmation Sunday
Worship: Sunday, September 20 - Twentieth-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: "The Cosmic Dance of Creation and Our Place Within It"; Scripture: Psalm 148:1-5, 7-13; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz, David Cardenas; Podcast...
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Sunday, September 13 - Twentieth-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Worship: Sunday, September 13 - Twentieth-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: "Breath of God"; Scripture: Genesis 2:4-9; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz, David Cardenas; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
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Sunday, September 6
Worship: Sunday, August 23 - Twentieth-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Preacher: Rev. Odette Lockwood-Stewart; Scripture: Romans 13:7-11 ; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz, David Cardenas; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
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Sunday, August 23 - Twenty-First Sunday of Ordinary Time
Worship: Sunday, August 23 - Twentieth-First Sunday in Ordinary Time; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Preacher: Judy Kriege; Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13-14; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz, David Cardenas; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
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Sunday, August 16 - Twentieth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Worship: Sunday, August 16 - Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz, David Cardenas; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
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Sunday, August 9 - Nineteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Worship: Sunday, August 9 - Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz, David Cardenas; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
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Sunday, August 2 - Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Worship: Sunday, August 2 - Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz, David Cardenas; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
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Sunday, July 26 - Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Worship: Sunday, July 26 - Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Preacher: Rev. Tanisha Watson; Message: "Where's Jesus?"; Scripture: Heb 13:11-16 NIV; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Judy Kriege, Carlos Altamirano, Dylan Damonte, Anjuli…
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Sunday, July 19 - Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Worship: Sunday, July 19 - Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: "Wait with Eager Longing"; Scripture: Romans 8:12-25; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Guest music: Aeri Lee; Worship Leaders: Clark Kellogg, Cathryn Bruno, Susan Jardin; Audio engineer:...
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Sunday, July 12 - Seventh Sunday After Pentecost
Worship: Sunday, July 12 - Seventh Sunday After Pentecost; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Preachers: Lay members of the Annual Conference; Message: "Healing the World: Reflections on ACS"; Scripture: Isaiah 58:12; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Mikko Jokela, Michele...
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Sunday, July 5 - Sixth Sunday After Pentecost, America 250
Worship: Sunday, July 5 - Sixth Sunday After Pentecost; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: "Care for ALL"; Scripture: Psalm 145:8-14; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Caroline Lee, Judy Kriege, Pat Lerrigo, Susan Jardin; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz, David Cardenas;...
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Sunday, June 28 - Fifth Sunday After Pentecost
Worship: Sunday, June 28 - Fifth Sunday After Pentecost; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Preacher: Juan Carlos Altamirano; Message: "Awakened!"; Scripture: John 9:1-12; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Katherine Whitney, Susan Jardin; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz, David...
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Sunday, June 21 - Fourth Sunday After Pentecost
Worship: Sunday, June 21 - Fourth Sunday After Pentecost; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz, David Cardenas; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
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Sunday, June 14
Worship: Sunday, June 14 - Juneteenth Focus; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Preacher: Jim Becker, CEO of Richmond Connects; Message: "Faith That Houses, Love That Repairs"; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Judy Kriege, Dianne Rush Woods, Susan Jardin, Anjuli Arreola Burl;...
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Sunday, May 31 - Pentecost
Worship: Sunday, May 31 - Pentecost; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz, David Cardenas; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
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Sunday, May 17 - Ascension Sunday
Worship: Sunday, May 17 - Ascension Sunday; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz, David Cardenas; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
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Sunday, May 3 - Fifth Sunday of Easter
Worship: Sunday, May 3 - Fifth Sunday of Easter; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Worship Leaders: Scott Jespersen and Dylan Damonte; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz, David Cardenas; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
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Sunday, April 26 - Fourth Sunday of Easter
Worship: Sunday, April 26 - Fourth Sunday of Easter; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: Hearts Overflowing; Scripture: John 10:10, Acts 2: 42-47; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Susan Jardin, Katherine Whitney, Danica Elliott; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz, David...
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Sunday, April 19 - Third Sunday of Easter
Worship: Sunday, April 19 - Third Sunday of Easter; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: Hearts on Fire; Scripture: Luke 24:13-35; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Susan Jardin, Randall Miller, Clark Kellogg, John Riske, Michael Martin; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz…
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Sunday, April 12 - Second Sunday of Easter
Worship: Sunday, April 12 - Second Sunday of Easter; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: Peace in Our Hearts; Scripture: John 20: 19-22; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Cathryn Bruno, Emilie Bergmann, Judy Kriege, Dianne Rush Woods, Susan Jardin, and Charles Lynch…
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Sunday, April 5 - Easter Sunday
Worship: Sunday, April 5 - Easter Sunday: Resurrection Day; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: The Good News is Alive in the World; Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Carlos Altamirano, Susan Jardin; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz, David…
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Sunday, March 29 - Palm Sunday: The good news is…inspiring us to act
Worship: Sunday, March 29 - Palm Sunday: The good news is…inspiring us to act; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Matthew 26:6–13, Matthew 26:14–16, Matthew 26:17–25, Matthew 26:26–32, Matthew: 26:36–41, Matthew 26:42–46; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship...
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Sunday, March 22 - Fifth Sunday of Lent
Worship: Sunday, March 15 - Fifth Sunday of Lent; The good news is…; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: LeRoy Howard, Susan Jardin; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz, David Cardenas; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
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Sunday, March 15 - Fourth Sunday of Lent
Worship: Sunday, March 15 - Fourth Sunday of Lent; The good news is…protection & care for the vulnerable; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Scripture: Matt 19:13-15; Deut. 24: 17-22; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Pat Lerrigo, Susan Jardin; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz…
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Sunday, March 8 - Third Sunday of Lent
Worship: Sunday, March 8- Third Sunday of Lent; The good news is…together, the impossible is possible; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: Believe; Scripture: Mark 6:32-44; Ephesians 3: 20-21; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Dana Buntrock, Susan Jardin; Audio engineer:...
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Sunday, March 1 - Second Sunday of Lent
Worship: Sunday, March 1 - Second Sunday of Lent; The good news is…great love for God & neighbor; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: Fierce Love; Scripture: Luke 7:36-50; Matthew 25:35-40; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Blythe Riske, Susan Jardin; Audio engineer:...
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Sunday, February 22 - First Sunday of Lent
Worship: Sunday, February 22 - First Sunday of Lent; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Preacher: Rev. David Ourisman; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz, David Cardenas; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
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Sunday, February 15 - Black History Month
Worship: Sunday, February 15 - Black History Month; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Preacher: Kim Hraca; Message: Faithful Acts of Reparation: How Did We Get Here?; Scripture: Leviticus 5: 14-16 and Luke 19: 1-10; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Caroline Lee, Susan Jardin;...
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Sunday, February 8
Worship: Sunday, February 8 - Black History Month; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Preacher: Carlos Altamirano; Message: Seen, Named, and Remembered; Scripture: 2 Samuel 9: 1 - 7; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Jacqueline Divenyi, Judy Kriege; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz,...
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Sunday, February 1 - Freedom Day
Worship: Sunday, February 1 - Freedom Day; Black History Month; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Preacher: Dianne Rush Woods; Message: What Carries Us; Scripture: Micah 6:1-8; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Caroline Lee, Merrie Bunt, Judy Kriege; Audio engineer: Joaquin…
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Sunday, January 25
Worship: Sunday, January 25; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: Hold Up the Light; Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Judy Cayot, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz, David Cardenas; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
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Sunday, January 18 - Human Relations Sunday
Worship: Sunday, January 18 - Human Relations Sunday, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: Be Our Strength; Scripture: Isaiah 49: 4-7; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Charles Lynch, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Anjuli Areola-Burl; Audio…
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Sunday, January 11 - Baptism of the Lord
Worship: Sunday, January 11 - Baptism of the Lord; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: Surprise & Delight; Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Katherine Whitney, Susan Jardin, Alice Templeton; Audio engineer: Katelyn Burmester; Podcast producer:...
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Sunday, January 4 - Epiphany Sunday
Worship: Sunday, January 4 - Epiphany Sunday; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: One Star at a Time; Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Clark Kellogg, Susan Jardin; Audio engineer: Katelyn Burmester; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
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Sunday, December 28 - Christmas Sunday
Worship: Sunday, December 28 - Christmas Sunday; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: Christmas Carols Under the Stars; Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Susan Jardin, Tina Fidler; Audio engineer: Katelyn Burmester; Podcast producer: Ethan...
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Sunday, December 21 - Fourth Sunday of Advent
Worship: Sunday, December 21 - Fourth Sunday of Advent, Lighting of the Love Candle; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: Rest in Love; Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Susan Jardin, Clark Kellogg, Margot Hanson; Audio engineer: Katelyn...
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Sunday, December 14 - Third Sunday of Advent
Worship: Sunday, December 14 - Third Sunday of Advent, Lighting of the Joy Candle; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Audio engineer: Katelyn Burmester; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
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Sunday, December 7 - Second Sunday of Advent
Worship: Sunday, December 7 - Second Sunday of Advent, Lighting of the Peace Candle; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: Constellations of Hope series; Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Kairos Choir, Alina McVey, Clark Kellogg, Linda Rutkowski;...
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Sunday, November 30 - First Sunday of Advent
Worship: Sunday, November 30 - First Sunday of Advent, Lighting of the Hope Candle; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: "Walk in the Light"; Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Judy Kriege, Cathryn Bruno, Ron Parker, LeRoy Howard, Dana Buntrock…
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Sunday, November 23
Worship: Sunday, November 16 - Thanksgiving Sunday; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: "Now Our Minds Are One"; Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5: 14-18 First Nations Version; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Judy Cayot, Susan Jardin, Melanie Green, Clark Kellogg; Audio...
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Sunday, November 16
Worship: Sunday, November 16 - Commitment Sunday; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: "To Be Light"; Scripture: Matthew 5: 14-16; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Dinesh Mallipudi, Susan Jardin, Mikko Jokela; Audio engineer: Katelyn Burmester; Podcast producer: Ethan...
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Sunday, November 9
Worship: Sunday, November 9 - Black Wealth Builder’s Sunday; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: "Our Faith in Action"; Scripture: 1 John 3:17-19; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Willa Seldon, Alina McVey, Greta Fillingim, Clark Kellogg; Audio engineer: Katelyn…
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Sunday, November 2 - All Saints' Day
Worship: Sunday, November 2; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Preacher: Pastor Wanda Johnson; Message: "God Has Not Forgotten You”; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Easter Hill UMC, Rev. Dale Weatherspoon, Mikko Jokela; Audio engineer: Katelyn Burmester; Podcast producer…
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Sunday, October 26
Worship: Sunday, October 26; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Preacher: Carlos Altamirano; Message: "Humble Faith"; Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Sally Nasman, Paul Nasman, Judy Kriege, Susan Jardin, Merrie Bunt, Kim Hraca, Melanie Green;...
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Sunday, October 19
Worship: Sunday, October 19; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: "Seeking Wisdom"; Scripture: Proverbs 1:5; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Wendy Wiegmann, Susan Jardin, Staff-Parish Relations Committee, Clark Kellogg; Audio engineer: Katelyn Burmester; Podcast…
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Sunday, October 12
Worship: Sunday, October 12; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: "Getting Through It"; Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1,4-7; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Worship Leaders: Jaqueline Devenyi, Judy Kriege, Linda Rutowski, Susan Jardin, Wendy Wiegmann, Kathe Jordan; Audio engineer: Katelyn...
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Our mission is to to live out God’s love for all. We strengthen our faith as we worship, study, develop a creative, supportive community, and serve others. Together, we encourage each other in our call and our many ministries. We strive to transform the world as we put love and faith in action, reaching out to others – locally and globally. We work together for life and justice for all people. We affirm our United Methodist heritage, seek to understand and celebrate our many differences as well as the ties that connect us, and we strive to be a fully inclusive church.
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