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Episodes
The work of the people. Our weekly rhythm of being together as a larger community to worship and confess, to engage scripture and prayer, to celebrate eucharist, and to be sent back into the city with a benediction each and every week.
Episodes
Sunday Feb 09, 2014
Sunday Feb 09, 2014
Valerie Vogt reflects on the dreams that we have for ourselves and the dreams that God has for us and our church. [Exodus 3:1-15]
Reflection:
What is our burning bush that God is dreaming for us?
How can we turn away from our everyday routines in order to embrace God’s dream and for him to show up?
The post Dream appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Feb 02, 2014
Sunday Feb 02, 2014
Gideon continues in the season of Epiphany from the Lectionary and focuses on how we view and engage weakness. [1 Corinthians 1:18-31]
Reflection:
What are the invitations that distract us?
How do we hide our weaknesses with our strength?
What and who do we put our weight on and in?
The post Epiphany – Weakness appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Jan 26, 2014
Sunday Jan 26, 2014
Jason Minnix talks through the idea of invitation and who it is we are called to invite to God’s table. [Luke 1:1-14]
Reflection:
How do we host God’s table and who do we invite?
Who invited us to God’s table?
Who do we consider to be guests of honor at God’s table?
The post Invitation appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Jan 19, 2014
Sunday Jan 19, 2014
Gideon continues in the season of Epiphany from the Lectionary and focuses on what it means to have an enriched life. [1 Corinthians 1:4-9]
Reflection:
What do the words that we say reveal about our hearts?
How can our gifts be more about doing in community, rather than individually consuming?
Whose kingdom are we trying to establish in our lives and in the world around us?
The post Epiphany – Enriched appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Jan 12, 2014
Sunday Jan 12, 2014
Weylin continues in the season of Epiphany from the Lectionary and focuses on favoritism in our relationships. [Acts 10:34-43]
Reflection:
Who are the people we overlook and avoid?
Who are those we have difficulty caring for and forgiving?
The post Epiphany – Favoritism appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Jan 05, 2014
Sunday Jan 05, 2014
Gideon starts the season of Epiphany from the Lectionary and focuses on the mystery of faith. [Matthew 2:1-12]
Reflection:
Do we pursue mystery or certainty in our faith?
How can we pursue and embrace mystery to encounter and discover God?
The post Epiphany – Mystery appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Dec 22, 2013
Sunday Dec 22, 2013
Weylin continues from the Lectionary as we reflect on the fourth week of Advent. [Psalm 80]
Reflection:
When was a moment when you knew and experienced that God was with you?
How can we engage suffering in our lives and come along side those who are experiencing it?
The post Advent – Perseverance appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Dec 15, 2013
Sunday Dec 15, 2013
Gideon continues from the Lectionary as we reflect on the third week of Advent. [Psalm 146]
Reflection:
Is our expectation in God based on fear or on hope?
Do we respond to our expectations of God with entitlement or with faith?
How have we made a box for God and limited the creative maker of this world?
The post Advent – Expectations appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Dec 08, 2013
Sunday Dec 08, 2013
Matt Chin continues from the Lectionary as we reflect on the second week of Advent. [Psalm 72]
Reflection:
How are we anticipating the arrival of the king this Advent?
How can we live out the justice and righteousness that Christ the king offers to us?
The post Advent – The King to Hope For appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Dec 01, 2013
Sunday Dec 01, 2013
Gideon continues from the Lectionary as we begin the season of Advent. [Psalm 122]
Reflection:
How can we find the joy of anticipation this Advent season?
How can we create space and intention to wait and listen?
The post Advent – Waiting appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Nov 24, 2013
Sunday Nov 24, 2013
Gideon continues from the Lectionary as he talks about leadership in our lives. [Psalm 122]
Reflection:
Who has leadership in our lives?
How can we use our craft to align with the direction and leadership of Christ?
The post Christ the King appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Nov 17, 2013
Sunday Nov 17, 2013
Jason Minnix continues from the Lectionary as he talks through how we engage the tensions in Scripture. [Psalm 118]
Reflection:
Do you approach scripture with a cognitive (head) or affective (heart) approach? How would it look like to approach it in a paradoxical manner (holistic)?
How can you bring the reality of who you are right now to allow Scripture to take us apart and allow us to experience God?
The post Scripture appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Nov 10, 2013
Sunday Nov 10, 2013
Gideon continues from the Lectionary as he talks through participating in God’s song. [Psalm 98]
Reflection:
What song would be written about our lives?
What song have we been singing in our lives?
What does our instrument sound like as we participate in God’s song?
The post New Song appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Nov 03, 2013
Sunday Nov 03, 2013
Brandon Dickerson continues from the Lectionary as he talks through confession in the Psalms. [Psalm 32]
Reflection:
How can confession be a blessing to our lives?
Who are those that we need to seek forgiveness from?
The post Hiding Place appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Oct 27, 2013
Sunday Oct 27, 2013
Gideon continues from the Lectionary as he talks through a song about where God dwells. [Psalm 84]
Reflection:
What is the source of our strength that we lean on to go through the valleys and struggles of life?
How do we search for God’s presence?
How have you experienced God searching for us in the valleys of life?
The post Dwell appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Oct 20, 2013
Sunday Oct 20, 2013
Gideon continues from the Lectionary as he talks through a song of help. [Psalm 121]
Reflection:
How do we respond to the difficult circumstances and seasons in our lives?
How have we experienced God’s shade in our lives?
The post Help! appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Oct 13, 2013
Sunday Oct 13, 2013
Eric & Kristy finish off our series on Living the Church and what it looks like for them to live the church in the context of serving Latino students. [Romans 12]
Reflection:
What is your expression of living the church this season?
How can you be inventive in hospitality?
Who is God building your life for?
The post Our Story of Living the Church appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Oct 06, 2013
Sunday Oct 06, 2013
John Chandler speaks from the Lectionary and how the mustard seed paints a picture of the kingdom of God. [Luke 13:18-19, 17:5-6]
Reflection:
How can our faith become mustard seed that can take down the mulberry trees in our city and world?
In what ways can the kingdom of God be expressed and lived out in the places we live and work?
The post Mustard Seed appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Sep 29, 2013
Sunday Sep 29, 2013
Gideon continues our series on Living the Church and what it means to have and live God’s mission. [Romans 12:9-21]
Reflection:
What does empathy look like lived out in our lives?
How do you cultivate peace and bring God’s original vision to where you live and work?
How are you striving to discern God’s call and mission for your resources, abilities and life?
The post Live the Church – Mission appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Sep 22, 2013
Sunday Sep 22, 2013
Jason Minnix continues our series on Living the Church and what it means to belong in community. [Romans 12:3-8]
Reflection:
What story have you been given and what story are you telling?
How can you make belonging a spiritual practice?
The post Live the Church – Belong appeared first on Vox Veniae.