Today In Worship

Sunday, February 1, 2026
Sermon: A Beautiful Year
Liturgist: Mark Taylor, Minister of Faith Development
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Chris Shorow, Senior Minister
We Share Our Gifts

We Hear the Word Proclaimed CLICK HERE for today’s Scripture

Reflection

“The Beatitudes have been my spiritual rock in tumultuous times. I've read this text again and again, in moments of crisis and despair. They are with us always, offering blessings in the worst of circumstances, no matter what Caesar occupies the throne." — Diana Butler Bass

When Jesus looked out at the crowds gathered on the hillside, he saw more than faces. He saw stories marked by illness, grief, fear, and longing. He saw people living at the margins of security and ease. And he named them blessed.

The Beatitudes bless the vulnerable and challenge the powerful. They invite us into Jesus' vision of a different kind of life together. These words, spoken into the grit and complexity of everyday life, offered a vision of God breaking into ordinary human struggle, redefining what it means to flourish and belong.

Two thousand years later, they continue to ask hard and holy questions about our comfort, our commitments, and where we are standing and who we are willing to stand with. Where do these blessings challenge you and who might Jesus be inviting you to stand with right now?

We Gather at the Lord’s Table
Jesus didn’t put any rules around coming to the table, so neither do we. All are loved and embraced here and all are welcome at this table of Love. Our communion bread is gluten free. We come forward to the table to receive bread and cup at 9AM, we pass the bread and cup at 11AM. Please place your empty cup in the rack on the pew back. If you are worshipping from home, we invite you to find bread and juice or other elements to use as we share this feast.