~ Photo – The Boy Jesus in the Temple ~ A story of personal identity – Jesus knows who he is! Do we know who we are? In an era of “identity politics,” “nationalism,” DNA ancestry testing, and interfaith religious affinities, how do we determine just who we are, really? Join … Read More
~ Luke 2:21-40 ~ If you’ve ever gone to the opera, before the curtain goes up, before the drama begins, you’ll hear a musical piece called an ‘overture’. Some of the epic movies of the 50’s had the same. I remember going to see Lawrence of Arabia and seeing the … Read More
“A Time to…” ~ A meditative service for “Letting Go.” A service of rededication. This service is in-person and will not be live streamed.
~ “Before the Curtain Opens” ~ Considering Jesus’ birth narratives as overture. In theater and opera, the overture sets the theme before the action starts, before the curtain opens. For Jesus, the action starts at his baptism. The birth stories, thus, are a setup, overtures setting the stage. On this … Read More
A Service of Lessons and Carols Noe Valley Ministry style. Enjoy a unique take on this venerable tradition. A worshipful service filled with the message of hope and peace and wonderful Christmas music. Family friendly & welcoming! Featuring the Noe Valley Ministry Choir & Guests. If you are unable to … Read More
The Fourth Sunday of Advent – the Sunday of Love. God was in love with the world. But the people were living in darkness, struggling to find some small light. God said this was not good and decided it was time to bring light to the earth. So God sent … Read More