Today, we gather as spectators and as participants in a story that stretches back centuries yet speaks directly into the here and now. We stand on the shoulders of those who walked the dusty roads of Judea with Jesus, those who wrestled with questions of authority, stewardship, and faith. As we delve into Mark 12:1-17, […]
Monday was one of my favorite holidays – Kansas Day! We turned 163 years old as a state. I’m part of the fifth generation of my family living in the Great Plains, but our roots go back to Northwest and Eastern Europe. On the occasion of Kansas Day, we were reminded to honor the courage […]
It is not often that I confess in writing. Most often, I confess verbally. There is something different about putting your sins down on paper. Seeing the words on the page makes them more tangible and seem more ugly. The sheet of paper is filled up with things of which I am not proud in […]
Each year, I set aside some of the palm branches which we use on Palm Sunday to celebrate Jesus’ entry into Jerusalsem. Over the months they lose some of their color and they completely dry. Then some days before the beginning of the season of Lent, I burn them. While the ashes are still warm, […]
I am excited to share the news that we have hired Sarah Newberry to be the Director of Worship Arts at Resurrection West. Next week, I am hoping to share a bit more of the process with you. Until then, I wanted to pass along the update that Pastor Molly shared the news via email […]
I was fascinated the version of All Creatures of Our God and King from the Elevation Church worship team. This video has prompted some response in the blogosphere, including: Worship vs. Performance Citizenship Confusion: Auto-tuned Elevation Church I find myself back and forth between the perspectives outlined in the two posts above. I would be […]
I am preaching this Sunday at Resurrection West. I am looking forward to the opportunity to share good news with the congregation. I am particularly looking forward to it as I did not have the opportunity to preach while serving as Pastor of Resurrection Online. We are in the middle of a series in which […]
No matter how you refer to this day, it is one on which we remember the pivotal event in human history – Jesus of Nazareth was crucified, suffered and died in a way that was redemptive for all creation. I am looking forward to participating in the Good Friday Prayer Vigil at Resurrection. How will […]
A few weeks ago, I visited a church where this sign was displayed during communion. The method of serving was passing a tray through the aisle and taking a piece of bread and a small cup of juice, so it would not have been obvious if one chose not to partake. United Methodists practice open […]
As Pastor of Resurrection Online, I have heard from several others who are interested in starting an online worship service. I suggest the following: 1 – Ask the Right Questions Pastor(s), key staff and volunteers need to be able to have clear answers to the following questions: Why are we considering starting an online worship […]
The past Sunday morning was not a great at Resurrection Online. First, here is a normal graph of connections from the evening service on June 13: The blue line is the number of computers that are connected and the green is the estimated worship attendance. The black line at the bottom is the iPhone stream […]
You may have already seen this video. If you have, it may be worth another look. If you haven’t take a look, it’s hilarious. Thanks to Tall Skinny Kiwi’s post for drawing my attention to the video. And for a look at another in this genre, just for fun…
Rev. Andrew Conard 