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City Church San Francisco


    • May 18, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Faith After Triumph

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 28:02


    Rev. Dr. Peter Choi preaches from 1 Kings 19:1-9a

    Conversation with Flamy Grant

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 25:55


    Join Rev. Emily McGinley and artist Flamy Grant for a post concert conversation from Queer Arts Featured, the historic storefront that once housed Harvey Milk's Castro Camera

    The Courage to Live as You Truly Are

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 26:13


    Rev. Joshua Jalandoon and Barbara Lyon preach from Luke 18:15-17

    Telling the Truth to Live the Truth

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 23:31


    Rev. Emily McGinley preaches from John 21:1-19

    Everything Has Changed

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 20:55


    Rev. Emily McGinley preaches from John 20:1-18

    Good Friday Homily

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 15:59


    Rev. Joshua Jalandoon preaches from Matthew 27:35-45

    Power For: Worship That Recenters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 21:16


    Rev. Joshua Jalandoon preaches from Luke 19:28-40 and shares the vision for our community.City Church's vision is to be a Jesus-centered community, attuned to the activity of the Holy Spirit among us, so that we might courageously participate in God's work of transformative love throughout San Francisco.Attunement to the Spirit (Holy Imagination)Spiritual Depth: Exploring and engaging in diverse spiritual practices.Holy Discomfort: Understanding that growth does not come easy.Vocational Discernment: Discovering and living into who God has created us to be.

    Power With: Seeing Others With Dignity

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 23:06


    Rev. Joshua Jalandoon preaches from⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Judges 4:4-16 and shares the vision for our community.City Church's vision is to be a Jesus-centered community, attuned to the activity of the Holy Spirit among us, so that we might courageously participate in God's work of transformative love throughout San Francisco.Attunement to the Spirit (Holy Imagination)Spiritual Depth: Exploring and engaging in diverse spiritual practices.Holy Discomfort: Understanding that growth does not come easy.Vocational Discernment: Discovering and living into who God has created us to be.

    City Church San Francisco Worship Podcast - 008 | What is Holy Week? with Rev. Emily McGinley

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 60:00


    Join Rev. Emily McGinley and Jason Morrell for a journey into the invitation of the rhythm of Holy Week. We hope you'll consider joining us at any of our Holy Week Worship Services. You can learn more at https://citychurchsf.org/Holy-WeekThe City Church San Francisco Worship Podcast, hosted by Director of Worship, Jason Morrell, and worship vocalist and seminarian, Nigel Tan, is a living and breathing organism, birthed out of our passion to share our personal experiences that we hope would be relatable or refreshing to you, as well as our will to offer a more expansive, inclusive and loving version of Christianity, God, faith and spirituality. To find out more about City Church San Francisco, you can visit our website www.city churchsf.org or follow our Instagram @citychurchsf#worshipmusic #sanfrancisco #church

    Holy Discomfort

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 21:37


    Rev. Emily McGinley preaches from⁠ Acts 9:1-18 and shares the vision for our community.City Church's vision is to be a Jesus-centered community, attuned to the activity of the Holy Spirit among us, so that we might courageously participate in God's work of transformative love throughout San Francisco.Attunement to the Spirit (Holy Imagination)Spiritual Depth: Exploring and engaging in diverse spiritual practices.Holy Discomfort: Understanding that growth does not come easy.Vocational Discernment: Discovering and living into who God has created us to be.

    When God Prays

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 19:32


    Rev. Joshua Jalandoon preaches from⁠ ⁠Romans 8:22-32 and shares the vision for our community.City Church's vision is to be a Jesus-centered community, attuned to the activity of the Holy Spirit among us, so that we might courageously participate in God's work of transformative love throughout San Francisco.Attunement to the Spirit (Holy Imagination)Spiritual Depth: Exploring and engaging in diverse spiritual practices.Holy Discomfort: Understanding that growth does not come easy.Vocational Discernment: Discovering and living into who God has created us to be.

    How To Make God Small Enough To Agree With You

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 40:48


    Our guest Jeremy Steele preaches from Exodus 19:7-9.Rev. Jeremy Steele is a pastor and writer. With a loyal following of over 120K on TikTok and a thriving community of 200-300 members in the Discord group (affectionately dubbed 'Not Church'), Steele is a pastor and writer who helps those who are burned, bored, or curious about spirituality explore beliefs and discover a purpose greater than themselves. His new book, How to Not Suck as a Christian, challenges harmful religious practices and calls people of faith to build a more inclusive, just, and compassionate Christianity.

    Ash Wednesday Homily

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 11:49


    By Rev. Emily McGinley

    Transfigured By Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 21:32


    Rev. Emily McGinley preaches from⁠ ⁠⁠Mark 9:2-10 and shares the vision for our community.City Church's vision is to be a Jesus-centered community, attuned to the activity of the Holy Spirit among us, so that we might courageously participate in God's work of transformative love throughout San Francisco.Transformative LovePersonal: Reflect and repent for spiritual growth.Communal: Christian witness through partnerships and civic engagement.Global: Build networks and develop leaders.

    City Church San Francisco Worship Podcast - 007 | QCF Recap Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 27:47


    In this episode, we wrap up our conversation about the recent Q Christian Fellowship Conference in Atlanta by discussing what it looks like to "queer worship" and how we can faithfully respond to our call to create a wide table for all to encounter God's love. Nigel also shares more about the conference, including music The Many. We hope you've enjoyed this series into QCF and will consider joining our group at next year's conference in Portland, Oregon. You can learn more at https://www.qchristian.org/The City Church San Francisco Worship Podcast, hosted by Director of Worship, Jason Morrell, and worship vocalist and seminarian, Nigel Tan, is a living and breathing organism, birthed out of our passion to share our personal experiences that we hope would be relatable or refreshing to you, as well as our will to offer a more expansive, inclusive and loving version of Christianity, God, faith and spirituality. To find out more about City Church San Francisco, you can visit our website www.city churchsf.org or follow our Instagram @citychurchsf#worshipmusic #sanfrancisco #church

    Transformative Networks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 22:10


    Rev. Emily McGinley preaches from⁠ ⁠Romans 16:1-5, 17-23⁠⁠ and shares the vision for our community.⁠⁠⁠⁠Transcript pdf >⁠⁠⁠⁠City Church's vision is to be a Jesus-centered community, attuned to the activity of the Holy Spirit among us, so that we might courageously participate in God's work of transformative love throughout San Francisco.Transformative LovePersonal: Reflect and repent for spiritual growth.Communal: Christian witness through partnerships and civic engagement.Global: Build networks and develop leaders.

    City Church San Francisco Worship Podcast - 006 | QCF Recap Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 25:56


    In this episode, we continue a conversation about the recent Q Christian Fellowship Conference in Atlanta. We talk about how the worship that happens at QCF, as well particular songs, impact our own worship here at City Church, by bringing back new language, sounds and expressions. Finally, Nigel shares a story and song from one of the featured artists, Erica Mason. You can learn more about Erica @ericamasonmusic or find her music on all streaming platforms.The City Church San Francisco Worship Podcast, hosted by Director of Worship, Jason Morrell, and worship vocalist and seminarian, Nigel Tan, is a living and breathing organism, birthed out of our passion to share our personal experiences that we hope would be relatable or refreshing to you, as well as our will to offer a more expansive, inclusive and loving version of Christianity, God, faith and spirituality. To find out more about City Church San Francisco, you can visit our website www.city churchsf.org or follow our Instagram @citychurchsf#worshipmusic  #sanfrancisco #church

    Quiet Trust: The Strength of Hidden Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 27:41


    Rev. Joshua Jalandoon preaches from⁠ Matthew 6:1-8; 25-34⁠ and shares the vision for our community.⁠⁠⁠Transcript pdf >⁠⁠⁠City Church's vision is to be a Jesus-centered community, attuned to the activity of the Holy Spirit among us, so that we might courageously participate in God's work of transformative love throughout San Francisco.Transformative LovePersonal: Reflect and repent for spiritual growth.Communal: Christian witness through partnerships and civic engagement.Global: Build networks and develop leaders.

    City Church San Francisco Worship Podcast - 005 | QCF Recap Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 29:41


    In this episode, we begin a conversation with Nigel on his experience at the recent Q Christian Fellowship Conference in Atlanta and reflect on how that type of environment can help shape and foster deeper connections and belonging in the space of corporate worship.The City Church San Francisco Worship Podcast, hosted by Director of Worship, Jason Morrell, and worship vocalist and seminarian, Nigel Tan, is a living and breathing organism, birthed out of our passion to share our personal experiences that we hope would be relatable or refreshing to you, as well as our will to offer a more expansive, inclusive and loving version of Christianity, God, faith and spirituality. To find out more about City Church San Francisco, you can visit our website www.city churchsf.org or follow our Instagram @citychurchsf#worshipmusic #sanfrancisco #church

    Transformed by Partnership

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 9:31


    Rev. Emily McGinley preaches fromMatthew 22:34-40and shares the vision for our community.⁠⁠Transcript pdf >⁠⁠City Church's vision is to be a Jesus-centered community, attuned to the activity of the Holy Spirit among us, so that we might courageously participate in God's work of transformative love throughout San Francisco.Transformative LovePersonal: Reflect and repent for spiritual growth.Communal: Christian witness through partnerships and civic engagement.Global: Build networks and develop leaders.

    City Church San Francisco Worship Podcast - 004 | What Is Worship Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 33:38


    Welcome to the fourth episode of the City Church San Francisco Worship podcast, hosted by Director of Worship, Jason Morrell, and worship vocalist and seminarian, Nigel Tan. In this episode, we continue our conversation on what exactly is worship by exploring the transcendent quality and interconnectedness of the gathered body for Sunday and even how nature, specifically plant care, reflects that connectedness to God and one another. The City Church San Francisco Worship Podcast is a living and breathing organism, birthed out of our passion to share our personal experiences that we hope would be relatable or refreshing to you, as well as our will to offer a more expansive, inclusive and loving version of Christianity, God, faith and spirituality. To find out more about City Church San Francisco, you can visit our website www.city churchsf.org or follow our Instagram @citychurchsf #worshipmusic #sanfrancisco #church

    An Invitational Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 25:39


    Rev. Emily McGinley preaches from Acts 17:16-34⁠ and shares the vision for our community. ⁠Transcript pdf >⁠ City Church's vision is to be a Jesus-centered community, attuned to the activity of the Holy Spirit among us, so that we might courageously participate in God's work of transformative love throughout San Francisco. Transformative Love Personal: Reflect and repent for spiritual growth. Communal: Christian witness through partnerships and civic engagement. Global: Build networks and develop leaders.

    City Church San Francisco Worship Podcast - 003 | What Is Worship Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 22:14


    Welcome to the third episode of the City Church San Francisco Worship podcast, hosted by Director of Worship, Jason Morrell, and worship vocalist and seminarian, Nigel Tan. In this episode, we begin a conversation on what exactly is worship? How have we viewed it? How have our views changed? What is actually happening when we gather on a Sunday. This is part one of the conversation so come back next week for the conclusion. The City Church San Francisco Worship Podcast is a living and breathing organism, birthed out of our passion to share our personal experiences that we hope would be relatable or refreshing to you, as well as our will to offer a more expansive, inclusive and loving version of Christianity, God, faith and spirituality. To find out more about City Church San Francisco, you can visit our website www.city churchsf.org or follow our Instagram @citychurchsf #worshipmusic #sanfrancisco #church

    We Belong To Each Other

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 24:21


    Rev. Emily McGinley preaches from Romans 12:1-18 and shares the vision for our community. Transcript pdf > City Church's vision is to be a Jesus-centered community, attuned to the activity of the Holy Spirit among us, so that we might courageously participate in God's work of transformative love throughout San Francisco. Transformative Love Personal: Reflect and repent for spiritual growth. Communal: Christian witness through partnerships and civic engagement. Global: Build networks and develop leaders.

    City Church San Francisco Worship Podcast - 002 | Worship Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 36:42


    Welcome to the second episode of the City Church San Francisco Worship podcast, hosted by Director of Worship, Jason Morrell, and worship vocalist and seminarian, Nigel Tan. In this episode, we share early, formative worship song and worship service memories, as well as talk about what it's like to revisit CCM classics after a season of deconstructing our faith. The City Church San Francisco Worship Podcast is a living and breathing organism, birthed out of our passion to share our personal experiences that we hope would be relatable or refreshing to you, as well as our will to offer a more expansive, inclusive and loving version of Christianity, God, faith and spirituality. To find out more about City Church San Francisco, you can visit our website www.city churchsf.org or follow our Instagram @citychurchsf #worshipmusic #sanfrancisco #church

    Afraid of the Dark

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 26:16


    Rev. Joshua Jalandoon preaches from Luke 5:1-11 and shares the vision for our community. City Church's vision is to be a Jesus-centered community, attuned to the activity of the Holy Spirit among us, so that we might courageously participate in God's work of transformative love throughout San Francisco. Transformative Love Personal: Reflect and repent for spiritual growth. Communal: Christian witness through partnerships and civic engagement. Global: Build networks and develop leaders.

    City Church San Francisco Worship Podcast - 001 | Intro

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 48:04


    Welcome to the first episode of the City Church San Francisco Worship podcast, hosted by Director of Worship, Jason Morrell, and worship vocalist and seminarian, Nigel Tan. In this episode, we share about our hopes for this new endeavor, as well as some bits on our own backgrounds and faith journeys. We see this podcast is a living and breathing organism, birthed out of our passion to share our personal experiences that we hope would be relatable or refreshing to you, as well as our will to offer a more expansive, inclusive and loving version of Christianity, God, faith and spirituality. To find out more about City Church San Francisco, you can visit our website www.city churchsf.org or follow our Instagram @citychurchsf #worshipmusic #sanfrancisco #church

    Transformative Truth-telling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 23:50


    Rev. Emily McGinley preaches from 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 and shares the vision for our community. City Church's vision is to be a Jesus-centered community, attuned to the activity of the Holy Spirit among us, so that we might courageously participate in God's work of transformative love throughout San Francisco. Transformative Love Personal: Reflect and repent for spiritual growth. Communal: Christian witness through partnerships and civic engagement. Global: Build networks and develop leaders.

    Look Up!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 20:48


    Rev. Emily McGinley preaches from Matthew 2:1-16 and shares the vision for our community. City Church's vision is to be a Jesus-centered community, attuned to the activity of the Holy Spirit among us, so that we might courageously participate in God's work of transformative love throughout San Francisco. Transformative Love Personal: Reflect and repent for spiritual growth. Communal: Christian witness through partnerships and civic engagement. Global: Build networks and develop leaders.

    Homily

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2024 29:38


    Rev. Emily McGinley shares a homily from Isaiah 40:26-31.

    Love Shows Us How to Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 101:24


    Rev. Joshua Jalandoon preaches from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Luke 2:25-38 and shares the vision for our community. City Church's vision is to be a Jesus-centered community, attuned to the activity of the Holy Spirit among us, so that we might courageously participate in God's work of transformative love throughout San Francisco. Jesus-Centered Community Worship: Engage in communal worship and sacraments. Growth: Expand faith through scripture study and theological exploration. Service: Practice generosity in gifts and mutual aid.

    Joy Magnifies Our Soul

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 23:42


    Rev. Emily McGinley preaches from ⁠⁠Luke 1:39-55 and shares the vision for our community. City Church's vision is to be a Jesus-centered community, attuned to the activity of the Holy Spirit among us, so that we might courageously participate in God's work of transformative love throughout San Francisco. Jesus-Centered Community Worship: Engage in communal worship and sacraments. Growth: Expand faith through scripture study and theological exploration. Service: Practice generosity in gifts and mutual aid.

    Hope's Two Daughters

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 22:24


    Rev. Emily McGinley preaches from ⁠Isaiah 9:2-7 and shares the vision for our community. City Church's vision is to be a Jesus-centered community, attuned to the activity of the Holy Spirit among us, so that we might courageously participate in God's work of transformative love throughout San Francisco. Jesus-Centered Community Worship: Engage in communal worship and sacraments. Growth: Expand faith through scripture study and theological exploration. Service: Practice generosity in gifts and mutual aid.

    Welcoming the Stranger

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 27:06


    Rev. Joshua Jalandoon preaches from Luke 24:13-35 and shares the vision for our community. City Church's vision is to be a Jesus-centered community, attuned to the activity of the Holy Spirit among us, so that we might courageously participate in God's work of transformative love throughout San Francisco. Jesus-Centered Community Worship: Engage in communal worship and sacraments. Growth: Expand faith through scripture study and theological exploration. Service: Practice generosity in gifts and mutual aid.

    Navigating the Noise

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 27:37


    Rev. Emily McGinley preaches from ⁠⁠⁠⁠2 Corinthians 10:3-16 and shares the vision for our community.  City Church's vision is to be a Jesus-centered community, attuned to the activity of the Holy Spirit among us, so that we might courageously participate in God's work of transformative love throughout San Francisco.  Jesus-Centered Community Worship: Engage in communal worship and sacraments. Growth: Expand faith through scripture study and theological exploration. Service: Practice generosity in gifts and mutual aid.  ⁠⁠⁠More Here⁠

    Worshiping to Re-Member

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 26:14


    Rev. Emily McGinley preaches from ⁠Colossians 3:5-17 and shares the vision for our community.  City Church's vision is to be a Jesus-centered community, attuned to the activity of the Holy Spirit among us, so that we might courageously participate in God's work of transformative love throughout San Francisco.  Jesus-Centered Community Worship: Engage in communal worship and sacraments. Growth: Expand faith through scripture study and theological exploration. Service: Practice generosity in gifts and mutual aid.  ⁠⁠More Here⁠

    Slow and Steady Wins the Race

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 19:52


    Rev. Emily McGinley preaches from Hebrews 12:1-3, 12-15 and shares the vision for our community. City Church's vision is to be a Jesus-centered community, attuned to the activity of the Holy Spirit among us, so that we might courageously participate in God's work of transformative love throughout San Francisco. Jesus-Centered Community Worship: Engage in communal worship and sacraments. Growth: Expand faith through scripture study and theological exploration. Service: Practice generosity in gifts and mutual aid. ⁠More Here

    Sharing the Mindset of Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 25:32


    Rev. Joshua Jalandoon preaches from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Philippians 2:1-11 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and shares the vision for our community. City Church's vision is to be a Jesus-centered community, attuned to the activity of the Holy Spirit among us, so that we might courageously participate in God's work of transformative love throughout San Francisco. Jesus-Centered Community Worship: Engage in communal worship and sacraments. Growth: Expand faith through scripture study and theological exploration. Service: Practice generosity in gifts and mutual aid. More Here

    Courageous Love: A Gospel-Shaped Vision for San Francisco

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 16:51


    Rev. Emily McGinley preaches from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ephesians 3:16-21 ⁠⁠⁠⁠and shares the vision for our community.

    David's Courage

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 26:59


    Rev. Emily McGinley preaches from ⁠⁠⁠⁠1 Samuel 17:32-49 ⁠Sermon Series ⁠⁠⁠A More Courageous Faith

    Esther's Courage

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 22:39


    Rev. Emily McGinley preaches from ⁠Esther 3:8-10, 4:10-17 Sermon Series ⁠⁠A More Courageous Faith

    Naming Our Fears

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 22:58


    Rev. Joshua Jalandoon preaches from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Gxodus 4:1-17 Sermon Series ⁠A More Courageous Faith

    Abram's Courage

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 23:28


    Rev. Emily McGinley preaches from ⁠Genesis 15:1-6⁠ Sermon Series A More Courageous Faith

    A More Perfect Communion

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2024 21:28


    Rev. Emily McGinley preaches from Matthew 5:13-20 Sermon Series  ⁠A More Perfect Communion

    What Is The Law For?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 28:57


    Adrian Tirtinadi preaches from AMOS 5:7-24 Sermon Series  A More Perfect Communion

    The Meaning of Persons

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 27:07


    Rev. Dr. Emily Peter Choi preaches from Genesis 2:4b-25 Sermon Series ⁠A More Perfect Communion⁠

    What Is Money For?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 26:55


    Rev. Emily McGinley launches our new Sermon Series A More Perfect Communion preaching from Leviticus 25:8-23

    Beloved: Given

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 28:51


    Thank you for choosing to listen to City Church SF. Rev. Dr. Peter Choi leads us through John 6:25-40.

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    Beloved: Broken

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2024 21:39


    Thank you for choosing to listen to City Church SF. Rev. Joshua Jalandoon leads us through Matthew 4:1-11 and reminds us that in the despair, anxiety and chaos that fills our lives, the inherent truth and salve of God's embrace is resilient and everlasting. May this be the beginning of many conversations.

    Beloved: Blessed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2024 27:05


    Thank you for choosing to listen to City Church SF. Rev. Emily McGinley leads us through Luke 12:22-34. Together we wonder and dive deeper into how we can find peace, in a God who surrounds us with the things that we need most to live with complete spiritual freedom and martial care. May this sermon be a platform for continued conversation.

    Beloved: Invited

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 24:25


    Thank you for choosing to listen to City Church SF. Rev. Emily McGinley leads us through Romans 8:9-17 and helps us to remember the God-given truth that we are chosen, which means we belong. What would it mean for us to believe this statement? May this sermon be a platform for continued conversation.

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