Advent—Hope Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVUVkhpW76Q Program Transcript Advent 1: Hope A new year begins, not with celebration, but with waiting. On the first Sunday of Advent, the Church steps into a sacred rhythm of remembrance and … Continue reading "Sermon for November 29, 2026 — First Sunday of Advent" Read the article
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Celebrating the Reign of Christ Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhC2FiRTW5k Program Transcript Celebrating the Reign of Christ Imagine standing on a high overlook where you can see an entire landscape at once. Roads that once seemed disconnected … Continue reading "Sermon for November 22, 2026 — Reign of Christ" Read the article
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Speaking of Life 5052 | The Heart of the Father This week we’re sharing a Speaking of Life message from our archive as a supplemental resource. We encourage you to use this for reflection and preparation, or small group discussion. For your worship gathering, consider how a call to worship from a local voice or … Continue reading "Sermon for November 15, 2026 — Proper 28" Read the article
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Speaking of Life 5051 | You Don’t Have to Be a Girl Scout This week we’re sharing a Speaking of Life message from our archive as a supplemental resource. We encourage you to use this for reflection and preparation, or small group discussion. For your worship gathering, consider how a call to worship from a … Continue reading "Sermon for November 8, 2026 — Proper 27" Read the article
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Speaking of Life 5050 | Expect the Unexpected This week we’re sharing a Speaking of Life message from our archive as a supplemental resource. We encourage you to use this for reflection and preparation, or small group discussion. For your worship gathering, consider how a call to worship from a local voice or contextualized introduction … Continue reading "Sermon for November 1, 2026 — Proper 26" Read the article
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Last year, we introduced a new resource to help you prepare for the time of giving and taking communion in your Hope Avenue. These are meaningful formational practices that we can plan with care and intentionality. The Communion and Offering Starters are posted a month ahead, like the sermon resources. Below are the November starters. … Continue reading "Offering and Communion Starters | November" Read the article
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Begin now to plan the new season with your team. Michelle Hartman, Communications Director Steele Creek, North Carolina, US Dear Pastors, Hope Avenue Champions, and Worship Leaders, The new worship year begins with Advent on November 29, 2026. As you prepare for the 2026–2027 liturgical year, we invite you to use the Revised Common Lectionary … Continue reading "Preparing for Year B: RCL and Worship Resources" Read the article
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Matthew: Living Ready for the Kingdom Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzZ6im3Xhp4 Program Transcript Living Ready for the Kingdom Anyone who has waited for someone they love knows the quiet tension of anticipation. A light left on in … Continue reading "Sermon for October 25, 2026 — Proper 25" Read the article
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Speaking of Life 5048 | No Exception to the Rule This week we’re sharing a Speaking of Life message from our archive as a supplemental resource. We encourage you to use this for reflection and preparation, or small group discussion. For your worship gathering, consider how a call to worship from a local voice or … Continue reading "Sermon for October 18, 2026 — Proper 24" Read the article
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Speaking of Life 5047 | Acknowledging God’s Faithfulness This week we’re sharing a Speaking of Life message from our archive as a supplemental resource. We encourage you to use this for reflection and preparation, or small group discussion. For your worship gathering, consider how a call to worship from a local voice or contextualized introduction … Continue reading "Sermon for October 11, 2026 — Proper 23" Read the article
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