The Message: St Paul UMC

In the Kingdom of God, change and transformation work their way up from the bottom. We transform the world not through power and privilege, but through love and service.

Following Jesus isn't a casual relationship. Are we willing to give our whole lives to God? Are we willing to go All In?

Even Jesus was tempted. From his example, we learn how to face the wilderness of Lent.

Pastor Pam's Ash Wednesday message prepares us for a season of humility, honesty, and repentance. When we enter the season with shattered pride, we invite God to scrub us clean and make a fresh start in us.

Why did Jesus tell the disciples not to tell anyone about his transfiguration until after the resurrection? Some stories take time to process and understand before we can share them and get the story right.

Christ offers healing and redemption. How do we respond to that gift? The story of Simon Peter's mother-in-law reminds us that we are healed for service.

The story of God asking Abraham to sacrifice his own son is a hard and troubling story for us. What did it mean and what does it mean for us? Who was being tested that day, Abraham or God?

This story reminds us that God is faithful. God may not seem interested in our schedule, but God is still interested in us. God is faithful to us. God's timing is always best for us, even when we don't understand it.

Racism is still a problem in our culture. It's not enough to not be racist ourselves as individuals. How do we confront racism and speak up for what's right? How do we help create a deeper change to bring equality for all?

A celebration of the significance of baptism in our lives.

Dr. Don's message is about the year of Jubilee. Have you ever made a commitment that you didn't follow through on? How different was it the times you did follow through? This year we have an opportunity to commit to God and see him do great...

The angels appeared to the shepherds, an outcast group in society, the last ones anyone would expect to be included. The angels said, “For you” a Savior is born. A Savior came for us all.

This great passage of Scripture reminds us that nothing can separate us from the love of God. That promise is for all of us.

John the Baptist came preparing the way for the promised Savior. A reminder that Jesus came for all.

We celebrate Isaiah’s prophecy that God has sent a child for all to bring justice and grace.

In the parable of the sheep and the goats, Jesus describes how the way we treat others reveals who we are.

In this parable several servants show their master what they've done with what he's given them. The third servant gets into trouble, not because he didn't produce a great profit, but because he was afraid to take a risk with what he was...

This week we're focusing on the parable of the wise and foolish bridesmaids. What made them foolish?

What does it mean to be poor in spirit? How can it be a blessing to be poor?

What does it mean to love God with all your mind? We love God with all our mind when we're open to facts and ideas that can change and grow our understanding of who God is.