Have you ever thought of friendship as a spiritual practice? I love the idea of friendship as a spiritual practice for two reasons: first, it emphasizes the role of the Spirit in forming and sustaining our relationships; second, it recognizes that friendship is not just something we have, but it is something that we do. […]
Read Newsletter2024 Annual Report
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Read NewsletterOut of Time (Nov, Dec, Jan)
This year at Zion, we are leaning into an “extended Advent” with our worship theme “Out of Time.” Traditionally, the season of Advent is recognized in the four weeks leading up to Christmas. This year, we will begin our Advent observance on November 19, giving us six Sundays before Christmas (including Christmas Eve!).
Read NewsletterEntrusted (August, September, October 2023)
What has God entrusted to you? Every one of us has someone or something, maybe many someones or somethings. There are times that what we have received in life may not feel like much. We compare ourselves to the neighbors, or ad campaigns make us feel like we’re lacking. But whatever God has entrusted to […]
Read NewsletterThe Heart of Faith (May, June, July)
Have you ever wondered what exactly makes a person a Christian? You could give all kinds of answers to this question. Many Christians point to their baptism, while others could emphasize the role of faith or belief, and still others may place importance on living in the way Jesus has shown us. What’s at the […]
Read NewsletterSeeking: Honest Questions for a Deeper Faith (February, March, April)
There is a movement within American Christianity that identifies “seekers” as people who are new to church or to the Christian faith. These churches pay special attention to every aspect of their ministry to make sure they are welcoming to those unfamiliar with church. They make sure their messaging and communication don’t have words […]
Read NewsletterA Geography of Christmas (November, December, January)
I have always loved maps. As a kid I would stare at two-dimensional maps and imagine myself exploring new worlds.
Read NewsletterRe:Boot (August, September, October
This time of year is often a time of renewal, especially for children, faculty, and staff who are returning to schools. Even for those who haven’t been in a classroom for many years, the rhythms of life as we transition from summer into fall schedules invite reinvention and renewal, or at least getting into a […]
Read NewsletterSurprise: May, June, July 2022
I can only imagine being with the women coming to Jesus’ tomb, finding the stone that had sealed it shut rolled away and the tomb empty. I can only imagine being in a locked room, and suddenly Jesus (who they all saw crucified) is standing there with them, inviting them to touch him. I can […]
Read NewsletterFull to the Brim: An Expansive Lent (February-April 2022)
When I was younger, I couldn’t help but think of Lent as that period of days associated most notably with an emphasis of having to give something up. I dreaded the decision—would it be chocolate, soda pop, pizza, or maybe even fried foods? I would contemplate carefully what I thought I might be able to […]
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