Lent/Easter Worship Series
February 22 – April 5, 2026
“Following Jesus leads to a richer, more expansive life, but it’s not necessarily comfortable. We often describe Jesus’ ministry as “radical” which comes from the Latin word “radicalis,” meaning “root” or “ground.”¹ Therefore, Jesus’ ministry brings us back to our roots: loving our neighbor, caring for the vulnerable, pursuing justice and mercy, and resting in God’s unending grace. These roots are the foundation of our faith. These roots allow us to become the person God created and calls us to be. These roots are the Gospel message!
The Gospel of Jesus Christ, otherwise known as the Good News, is extravagant, untamed, illogical, and persistent. It invites us to root ourselves in the goodness of God which infinitely flourishes and grows. For us as people of faith, the Good News is not just a set of beliefs but rather a way of life grounded in hope, love, justice and peace.
This Lent, we will be exploring how the good news takes root in our hearts, minds and very beings, reminding us that “in our hoping, in our searching, one thing remains true. Jesus Christ is still the Good News!”
The Good News is … the stone shouting out even if we were silent Luke 19:28-40 – 2026/3/29
Today, Palm Sunday, we proclaim Jesus as our king, but not a king as the world understands. The Kingdom of Jesus reframes and “redefines our understanding, transforming it into one of humbleness and hope, one of compassion and love, one [...]
The Good News is … rooted in justice, mercy, and faithfulness Isaiah 61 – 2026/3/22
As people of faith, we have a complicated relationship with the Good News. We love the passages which speak of turning swords into plowshares and spears into pruning hooks but become angry when the Good News holds us accountable, calling [...]
The Good News is … community connection Romans 21:1-21 – 2026/3/15
"As God shapes our lives as individuals and the shared life of the community of faith, that life is characterized by love. But we need to remember that this love does not get lived out in perfect environments but is [...]
The Good News is… the way, the truth, and the life John 14:1-14- 2026/3/8
"Do not be troubled" is a message to all of us as Jesus' disciples as a reminder that we are rooted in the Good News, that we are people of the Way of love and grace, the Truth of God [...]
The Good News is… great love for God and neighbor Luke 10:25-37- 2026/3/1
The parable of the Good Samaritan is a message of connection, of relationship; a message of love and grace in all things and through all things, for all people and with all people. It is rooted in the Good News…which [...]