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One Heart and Mind
April 21, 2024 18:04 - 59.6 MBOur four-week worship series in April holds readings from the Book of Acts alongside our hopes for creating community which is rooted in the ways of the Risen One for today. This morning’s worship is rooted in Acts 4. Amid threats from those in positions to judge, the early followers of Creator Sets Free (Jesus) turned to prayer and found a boldness born through intimacy with one another and the Spirit of God in their midst. They disciples came to […]
Death Defeated & Life Returned
April 14, 2024 19:19 - 60.5 MBOur four-week worship series in April holds readings from the Book of Acts alongside our hopes for creating community which is rooted in the ways of the Risen One for today. This morning’s worship is rooted in Acts 4 and the experience of resurrection’s defeat of death and restoring of life. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
Held in Common
April 07, 2024 17:54 - 59 MBThis four-week worship series in April will hold readings from the Book of Acts alongside our hopes for creating community which is rooted in the ways of the Risen One for today. This morning’s worship holds Acts 4.32-35 alongside the early Christian community’s practice of “holding in common.” Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
Easter
March 31, 2024 17:56 - 55.6 MBOur Easter worship celebrations are rooted in the account of resurrection from Mark’s Gospel. The women found the stone rolled away from the burial cave on that first Easter morning. Terror and amazement covered their bodies like a blanket; leaving them in silence. The faithful silence of the women creates space for the mystery and power of God’s presence to resound. Resurrection doesn’t just pull back the lid from an ancient tomb in Israel or uncover a single grave stone […]
Action Verbs
March 24, 2024 19:17 - 65.7 MBCLIMATE + FAITH: A Lenten worship series at The Table on how we can help meet the greatest challenge in human history. We turn this week to Mark 11:1-11 and Palm Sunday. How does thinking about palm branches as a link to the exodus story, and “Hosanna” as meaning “Save us, we pray!”, change your experience of Palm Sunday? How does it enrich your experience of the movement for a healthy climate? Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI […]
The Fullness of Time
March 17, 2024 18:00 - 61.4 MBCLIMATE + FAITH: A Lenten worship series at The Table on how we can help meet the greatest challenge in human history. In virtually every transformative movement in human history – the abolitionist movement against slavery, the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, the movements for women’s suffrage, labor protections, dismantling apartheid in South Africa, the list goes on – in each of these cases, people of faith have been at the center of the action. Catalysts. Laborers. Visionaries....
Talking the Walk
March 10, 2024 18:07 - 67.5 MBCLIMATE + FAITH: A Lenten worship series at The Table on how we can help meet the greatest challenge in human history. We turn this week to John 3.14-21 and wonder about how the tendency by imperial Christianity to lift the single verse — John 3.16 — out of context might be reconsidered in light of it’s very context. How might the biblical stories alluded to by John 3, help us to listen more deeply to the stories of our […]
God’s Household
March 03, 2024 19:02 - 64.9 MBCLIMATE + FAITH: A Lenten worship series at The Table on how we can help meet the greatest challenge in human history. In virtually every transformative movement in human history – the abolitionist movement against slavery, the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, the movements for women’s suffrage, labor protections, dismantling apartheid in South Africa, the list goes on – in each of these cases, people of faith have been at the center of the action. Catalysts. Laborers. Visionaries....
Messiah Paradox
February 25, 2024 20:15 - 61.8 MBCLIMATE + FAITH: A Lenten worship series at The Table on how we can help meet the greatest challenge in human history. In virtually every transformative movement in human history – the abolitionist movement against slavery, the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, the movements for women’s suffrage, labor protections, dismantling apartheid in South Africa, the list goes on – in each of these cases, people of faith have been at the center of the action. Catalysts. Laborers. Visionaries....
God’s Beloved
February 18, 2024 18:58 - 57.6 MBCLIMATE + FAITH: A Lenten worship series at The Table on how we can help meet the greatest challenge in human history. In virtually every transformative movement in human history – the abolitionist movement against slavery, the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, the movements for women’s suffrage, labor protections, dismantling apartheid in South Africa, the list goes on – in each of these cases, people of faith have been at the center of the action. Catalysts. Laborers. Visionaries....
From Ashes, We Rise
February 14, 2024 16:00 - 41.5 MBCLIMATE + FAITH: A Lenten worship series at The Table on how we can help meet the greatest challenge in human history. In virtually every transformative movement in human history – the abolitionist movement against slavery, the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, the movements for women’s suffrage, labor protections, dismantling apartheid in South Africa, the list goes on – in each of these cases, people of faith have been at the center of the action. Catalysts. Laborers. Visionaries....
The Couch of Transformation
February 11, 2024 19:02 - 67.8 MBWorship this Sunday holds the biblical account of transfiguration from Mark 9.2-9 in conversation with the recently released film called Freud’s Last Session. Instead of viewing the film from the posture of feeling compelled to take sides with either Freud or Lewis, we instead invite you to notice Freud’s couch of transformation. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
For Most This Amazing Day
February 04, 2024 18:59 - 65.9 MBRev. Brian McLaren writes about “Radical Resilience” in this way, “Each of those words is important. The word “radical” means going to the root, going to the depths, going beneath the surface…. So, radical resilience means radical, deep attention to the deepest roots of resilience. “Resilience” is the capacity to withstand and recover from hardship or difficulty. It has to do with the ability to spring back into shape after you’ve been beaten down or knocked over or bent over.” […]
Celebration of Life for Alan Michael Logan
February 03, 2024 21:01Celebration of Life for Alan Michael Logan
Taking God’s Love to Heart
January 28, 2024 18:59 - 59.7 MBRev. Brian McLaren writes about “Radical Resilience” in this way, “Each of those words is important. The word “radical” means going to the root, going to the depths, going beneath the surface…. So, radical resilience means radical, deep attention to the deepest roots of resilience. “Resilience” is the capacity to withstand and recover from hardship or difficulty. It has to do with the ability to spring back into shape after you’ve been beaten down or knocked over or bent over.” […]
Refuge in God
January 21, 2024 19:00 - 60.6 MBRev. Brian McLaren writes about “Radical Resilience” in this way, “Each of those words is important. The word “radical” means going to the root, going to the depths, going beneath the surface…. So, radical resilience means radical, deep attention to the deepest roots of resilience. “Resilience” is the capacity to withstand and recover from hardship or difficulty. It has to do with the ability to spring back into shape after you’ve been beaten down or knocked over or bent over.” […]
Come and See
January 14, 2024 19:47 - 60.3 MBWorship is rooted in John 1.43-51. Rev. Dr. Audrey West writes, “Who would imagine that God’s anointed one could come from a place so distant from the center of power? A messiah from Nazareth, in Galilee?! Inconceivable! … Whatever the genesis of Nathanael’s opinion, neither Jesus nor Philip argues with him. Instead, Jesus remains nearby and Philip simply invites Nathanael to ‘come and see;—apparently, not a bad evangelism strategy.” Worship invites us to wonder about who invited us to “Come […]
We trust our belovedness
January 07, 2024 20:39 - 68.6 MBWorship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
Memorial Service for Crystal Anne Burns
January 05, 2024 19:26 - 63.7 MBWorship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
We root ourselves in ritual
December 31, 2023 18:49 - 57.7 MBThis Christmas we acknowledge the weariness, grief, rage, and hopelessness we carry—and we also affirm that we root ourselves in regular rituals which are life giving for community. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
We make room
December 25, 2023 08:38 - 73 MBLuke’s Gospel tells us that when Mary gives birth to Jesus, she lays him in a manger, for there was no place for them in the guest room. Scholars argue about where, exactly, the birth occurs—and why. Was it in a stable or the living room of a simple peasant home? Was Bethlehem teeming with visitors who were also there to be counted in the census? Was Joseph’s family inhospitable because they disapproved of his marital situation? Regardless of where […]
We Sing Stories of Hope
December 24, 2023 19:27 - 51 MBIn Luke 1 as soon as Zechariah’s voice returns, his first words are gratitude and blessing. He sings a story of hope. After Elizabeth proclaims blessings upon Mary, Mary sings: “My soul magnifies God; my spirit rejoices in God.” Mary sings about a God of liberation who pulls the powerful from their thrones and lifts up the lowly. Mary sings a story of hope, one in which justice and joy are interwoven. As we prepare to celebrate Christ’s birth, may […]
We allow ourselves to be amazed
December 17, 2023 20:40 - 66.4 MBAfter Elizabeth gives birth, her neighbors and family celebrate with her. When it comes time to name the child, Zechariah affirms the name given by the angel and by Elizabeth. In that moment of affirming the promise, Zechariah’s speech is restored. Everyone is filled with awe. How often do you allow yourself to be amazed? Wonder is all around us—can we recognize it? As we learn how to rejoice in a weary world, can we live in a way that […]
We find joy in connection
December 10, 2023 20:26 - 68.8 MBThis Advent we acknowledge the weariness, grief, rage, and hopelessness we carry—and we also affirm that we are made for Joy and Connection. In community our Joy expands. This week Mary seeks connection with Elizabeth and the two pregnant women carry each other’s joy. Through the prophet Isaiah, we hear God speak tender words of comfort; this is the comfort we can give to and receive from each other during this season. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI […]
We acknowledge our weariness
December 03, 2023 20:22 - 66.3 MBAs Advent begins, we start by acknowledging the weariness, grief, rage, and hopelessness we carry—and we also affirm that we are made for joy. Joy is designed to live in a full house of other emotions. We start the season with Zechariah and Elizabeth; they have battled infertility and have lived many years steadfast in their faith. Perhaps they feel the weight of hopes and dreams unattained. The angel comes to Zechariah with a promise of good news, but Zechariah […]
Haggai
November 26, 2023 20:35 - 71.1 MBWhile conservative interpreters might believe that prophets were predictors and progressives tend to believe the prophets to be simply social advocates, Dr. Walter Brueggemann argues that the prophets were “emancipated imaginers of alternative.” Emancipated from the dominant thinking of their societies, the prophets imagined an alternative reality and invited listeners to join them in their commitment to that new reality. This four-week worship series in November at The Table will invite our ...
Zephaniah
November 19, 2023 20:39 - 63.4 MBWhile conservative interpreters might believe that prophets were predictors and progressives tend to believe the prophets to be simply social advocates, Dr. Walter Brueggemann argues that the prophets were “emancipated imaginers of alternative.” Emancipated from the dominant thinking of their societies, the prophets imagined an alternative reality and invited listeners to join them in their commitment to that new reality. This four-week worship series in November at The Table will invite our ...
Amos
November 12, 2023 20:14 - 64.6 MBWhile conservative interpreters might believe that prophets were predictors and progressives tend to believe the prophets to be simply social advocates, Dr. Walter Brueggemann argues that the prophets were “emancipated imaginers of alternative.” Emancipated from the dominant thinking of their societies, the prophets imagined an alternative reality and invited listeners to join them in their commitment to that new reality. This four-week worship series in November at The Table will invite our ...
Micah
November 05, 2023 19:01 - 63.3 MBWhile conservative interpreters might believe that prophets were predictors and progressives tend to believe the prophets to be simply social advocates, Dr. Walter Brueggemann argues that the prophets were “emancipated imaginers of alternative.” Emancipated from the dominant thinking of their societies, the prophets imagined an alternative reality and invited listeners to join them in their commitment to that new reality. This four-week worship series in November at The Table will invite our ...
Went Free
October 29, 2023 20:00 - 74.5 MBThe Table was initially planted 13 years ago with worship beginning in October of 2010. We’ll celebrate this milestone with worship focused on JOY throughout October. We will hold the book “Inciting Joy” by Ross Gay alongside the Gospel readings for the global Christian church. This week we hold Ross Gay’s essay entitled “Went Free” alongside the Great Commandment & Baptism. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
Oh, My Heart
October 22, 2023 17:54 - 59.4 MBThe Table was initially planted 13 years ago with worship beginning in October of 2010. We’ll celebrate this milestone with worship focused on JOY throughout October. We will hold the book “Inciting Joy” by Ross Gay alongside the Gospel readings for the global Christian church. This week we hold Ross Gay’s essay entitled “Oh, My Heart” alongside Jesus call to give God what is God’s. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
Share Your Bucket
October 15, 2023 17:56 - 63.3 MBThe Table was initially planted 13 years ago with worship beginning in October of 2010. We’ll celebrate this milestone with worship focused on JOY throughout October. We will hold the book “Inciting Joy” by Ross Gay alongside the Gospel readings for the global Christian church. This week we notice what we love in common.Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
Free Fruit for All
October 08, 2023 17:58 - 59 MBThe Table was initially planted 13 years ago with worship beginning in October of 2010. We’ll celebrate this milestone with worship focused on JOY throughout October. We will hold the book “Inciting Joy” by Ross Gay alongside the Gospel readings for the global Christian church. This week we notice what we love in common.Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
Noticing what we love in common
October 01, 2023 18:00 - 60.4 MBThe Table was initially planted 13 years ago with worship beginning in October of 2010. We’ll celebrate this milestone with worship focused on JOY throughout October. We will hold the book “Inciting Joy” by Ross Gay alongside the Gospel readings for the global Christian church. This week we notice what we love in common.Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
Hadestown
September 24, 2023 18:02 - 53.8 MBOur worship series in September will hold current cultural touchpoints from the airwaves (Grammy), small screen (Emmy), large screen (Oscar), and theater (Tony) in conversation with the Gospel readings assigned to the global Christian church by the lectionary. This week we turn to the Broadway musical Hadestown & Jesus’ parable on laborers and a householder. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
Ted Lasso
September 17, 2023 18:12 - 65.3 MBOur worship series in September will hold current cultural touchpoints from the airwaves (Grammy), small screen (Emmy), large screen (Oscar), and theater (Tony) in conversation with the Gospel readings assigned to the global Christian church by the lectionary. This week we turn to the small screen and the show Ted Lasso.Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
Taylor Swift
September 10, 2023 19:46 - 61.9 MBOur worship series in September will hold current cultural touchpoints from the airwaves (Grammy), small screen (Emmy), large screen (Oscar), and theater (Tony) in conversation with the Gospel readings assigned to the global Christian church by the lectionary. This week we turn to the music of Taylor Swift. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
Barbie
September 03, 2023 19:18 - 60.5 MBOur worship series in September will hold current cultural touchpoints from the airwaves (Grammy), small screen (Emmy), large screen (Oscar), and theater (Tony) in conversation with the Gospel readings assigned to the global Christian church by the lectionary. This week we turn to Greta Gerwig’s Barbie & Matthew 16.21-28. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
Lydia
August 27, 2023 19:38 - 65.3 MBWorship today at The Table is the culmination of our Portrait Summer. This week we consider the question: “what you would want a portrait of you to show?” Scripture paints a portrait of Lydia and an enslaved girl. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
The Penitent Thief on the Cross
August 20, 2023 19:42 - 63.5 MBWorship today at The Table invites reflection upon the ways we might unconsciously mock Jesus and where in our own lives we might find ourselves truly seeing Jesus with eyes of love like the penitent thief on the cross. When are we mocking Jesus? When are we truly seeing Jesus in our midst? Worship is online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
Jonah
August 13, 2023 19:50 - 68.9 MBWorship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
Eutychus
August 06, 2023 19:32 - 57.1 MBWorship is rooted in Acts 20:1-12, the short story of a youth named Eutychus. Using visual art and prompts for reflection, we’re excavating less prominent biblical characters by entering their stories with curiosity and openness to what they might teach us. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
July 30, 2023 19:59 - 69.2 MBWorship is rooted in …..Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
Queen Vashti
July 23, 2023 20:14 - 69 MBWorship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
Deborah
July 17, 2023 19:26 - 65.3 MBWorship through the summer is rooted in the story of a particular person or persons that are part of our biblical story. This week we learn about Judge and Prophet Deborah Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
Daughters of Zelophehad
July 09, 2023 19:03 - 60.5 MBWorship through the summer is rooted in the story of a particular person or persons that are part of our biblical story. This week we hear of four women who stepped forward in courage to stand up for what was right. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
Shiprah and Puah
July 02, 2023 19:45 - 64.5 MBWorship through the summer is rooted in the story of a particular person or persons that are part of our biblical story. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
Lose .
June 25, 2023 18:03 - 63.9 MBWorship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804