Podcasts about radical welcome

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Annie Dupree Preaching at Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church 4 February 2024 Mark 6.1-13 To find out more about Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church, check out our website www.bloomsbury.org.uk

Connections Ministry is self-described as 'scrappy'. They were born out of a growing need for shelter for the unhomed population of Mankato. Today, Executive Director, Erica Koser and Director of Development, Liz Paul are our guests. They share the history of the shelter as well as future visions for expansion. This episode highlights what many in the community call a 'hidden problem'. Tune in to find out how you can get involved in their mission to help neighbors. Connections Ministry

The service was led by Bishop John and by Frank with Iain, the reflection from Iain, and including the licensing of our associate priest Jo.

Second in our 'Welcome' series

As the Gospel grew the early church had to welcome many different people. The Bible tells us they devoted themselves to each other. As a church do we truly welcome like this?

Isaiah 56:1-8 shares God's message of not only tolerance but radical welcome for the ultimate Others of the biblical world: eunuchs. How did Isaiah 56's author come to understand Divine affirmation for this denigrated group, when Deuteronomy 23's author had offered only rejection? And why does this scripture resonate deeply with many transgender persons of faith today? Click here for an episode transcript. For my Isaiah 56 translations notes, click here. For other thoughts and resources on Isaiah 56 and biblical eunuchs, scroll down to "Better Than Sons or Daughters" on this webpage. Talking Points: (0:00) Message from a listener — Rowan brings news of London Pride, finds blessing in their daily work (4:28) Introducing my sermon on Isaiah 56:3-8; reading the scripture passage (7:30) My personal story — realizing my church's promise of unconditional welcome was conditional, after all; finding solace in God's good news for eunuchs and foreigners in Isaiah 56 (11:53) Eunuchs as the "Ultimate Other"; differences from and resonances with today's transgender community (16:28) Historical context — how Judah's traumatic exile moved rejection of eunuchs from the political to the personal (19:55 to end) The challenge to faith communities today — to live into Isaiah 56's radical welcome, we must ensure trans folk are not merely tolerated, but fully belong ____ This show's theme song is "Aetherium" by Leah Horn. This episode also makes use of "Green-Fields" and "Arrival" by Scott Holmes via Free Creative Commons (CC-A-NC) License. Find the songs at scottholmesmusic.com.

We wrap up our Part of the Family series by looking at our culture of welcome and what it means for us to reflect the welcome that we have already received in and through Jesus.

 *Radical is a term that gets thrown around a lot lately. When I was a kid the term Radical meant something different. Radical had become a term that had synonyms like, awesome, fly, or dope. Which are generally considered affirmations of positivity in relationship to something, for example: That blouse is radical. But I am aware of the original meaning of this term, which involves revolutionary change. This Sunday I'd like to explore the cross section of being welcoming and a radical 

Morning Communion Service 10 Sept.'23

A Movement of Radical WelcomeActs 9:3-19, 26-31 • Geoff Bradford

Salt House is so proud to be an affirming church that practices Radical Welcome. This core practice has been part of Salt House from the beginning, and has been especially important as we find ourselves leading the way on queer affirming ministry in the Eastside. But where does it come from? Why is it so important? What does Jesus (and Demons) have to do with it? Join us Sunday to find out!

I started this episode off with a question: what would change in our world/community if everyone felt cared for and nourished? I heard another podcast talking about this idea of radical self care and why we view self care as a privilege rather than a right. I couldn't stop thinking about it and what our world would look like if everyone was fully nourished. We would have greater access to skill sharing, resources, better food + pay equality, increase in community activities + involvement, better mental/physical/emotional health, and a deeper understanding of each other. How do you think we can better nourish our communities? When we are cared for, we're more likely to show up for those around us.

Sermon by Rev. David Hollis For Week 4 of our Sermon Series: "What in the Word?" Scripture Reading: Genesis 18:1-15 (NRSV)

Join Pastor Susan Thiessen as she continues the series: Church Reimagined. She will explore themes from Luke 5:27-32. Join us on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/vbchurch.ca/ or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/varsitybiblechurch/ And, participate in Sermon's Plus, on our website: https://www.vbchurch.ca/sermons

We practice the radical welcome of Jesus who crosses boundaries. We practice the radical welcome of Jesus who breaks down walls. We practice the radical welcome of Jesus who proclaims there are no insiders or outsiders. We practice the radical welcome of Jesus who turns the world upside down. Everyone is welcome in God's kingdom. And everyone is welcome at St. Martin's.

We practice the radical welcome of Jesus who turns the world upside down. Everyone is welcome in God's kingdom. And everyone is welcome at St. Martin's. As Jesus continues on his journey to Jerusalem, he leaves behind him individuals, households, villages, and a whole world that will never be the same. Because they have glimpsed a new vision of God's radical welcome.

June 12, 2022 - First Sunday after PentecostScripture: Luke 9:1-8Sermon: Radical WelcomeMoment for Mission: Vacation Bible SchoolView the full worship service on YouTube sermon_2022-06-12.mp3File Size: 17574 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

Mike talks about the seemingly contradictory idea of Radical Welcome with the phrase grace and truth, and how the phrase grace and truth really doesnt say what it means. Jesus shows us a different definition. Connect with us at https://www.newgroundchurch.org

Rev. Rachel Reinink joins us to walk through the story of Hagar and how it informs on the breadth of what Radical Welcome encompasses. Connect with us at https://www.newgroundchurch.org

Guest Rev. Andrea Deward joins us as she walks through how we need to truly see others where theyre at.

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Mary and Wyatt kick off Season 2 with the usual spate of unhinged silliness and their very first guest, Andrew Sackett-Taylor. Andrew (he/him) works as a psychiatric nurse practitioner at Transhealth Northampton, a healthcare start-up serving trans, non-binary, and gender diverse individuals across the lifespan. Trans- and queer-identified himself, it's been his longstanding dream to serve the community through compassionate, affirming, patient-centered care. Mary, Wyatt, and Andrew chat about everything from the pure pleasure of dancing in one's driveway to the importance of connection and authenticity in trans-affirming psychiatric care. Andrew talks about his own experiences with neurodivergency and psychiatric care and how he offers radical kindness, vulnerability, and compassion in his own practice. Also on the agenda: A spirited round of Gay or Straight, an important conversation about Halloween candy, and poems by Wendell Berry, Mary Oliver, and Charlie Petch. Learn more about Transhealth Northampton here:www.transhealth.org@ourtranshealth on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

We've called a new pastor and have high hopes for what this leader will bring to our community and our mission in the world. Now the question is: How can we prepare as a church for this next season? How might God be renewing us as a welcoming people? The post Radical Welcome appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.

We've called a new pastor and have high hopes for what this leader will bring to our community and our mission in the world. Now the question is: How can we prepare as a church for this next season? How might God be renewing us as a welcoming people? The post Radical Welcome appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.

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Paul welcomed all he met, and all who came to him, “with boldness and without hindrance” (Acts 28:31). We, too, have an opportunity to live into bold welcome here in our church – and beyond.

We must consistently build Christian relationships and welcome each other as Christ welcomed us. WE must welcome the Other as we were welcomed. We must offer a radical welcome! Scripture Reading Romans 15:1-13 (Inclusive Bible) Note: This translation is not online. ASV is offered as a substitute. Hymn: How Can I Say (VT 388) Text and Song: V. Michael McKay Sermon Transcript Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HoustonMennonite Website: https://houstonmennonite.org

March 21, 2021  -  Rev. Diane McGehee - "God's New Covenant of Radical Welcome and Grace"Support the show (http://beringchurch.org/give/)

A key characteristic of Jesus was His ability to welcome those whom society deemed as the outsider. In a time where there seems to be an increase in polarizing thoughts, ideals and actions, Matt explores the idea of how we can model Jesus’ radical welcome in our lives.

December 27, 2020 Parker James

In these times, we deeply need faith communities dedicated to love and justice and compelled to live out radical welcome as a spiritual practice. In this service guest preacher Zr. Alex Kapitan, one of the leaders of "Trans Inclusion in Congregations," the course that UUCPA is about to engage with, will share how radical welcome isn’t about simply opening our (virtual or physical) doors or being friendly, it’s about creating spaces where each of us can bring our full selves forward, see our truths reflected, and be transformed by our relationships with one another. Special Music: Karen Van Dyke, flute The order of service is here.

The warm welcome that visitors get when they enter the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood is all by design and — two of the hospitality leaders of the church say — is a reflection on the church's founding pastor, the Rev. Adam Hamilton. Yvonne Gentile and Debi Nixon have written a book, "The Art of Hospitality: A Practical Guide for a Ministry of Radical Welcome," that is meant to help churches develop a culture to truly become a warm, welcoming place for people seeking an encounter with the Holy Spirit.  

Week four of The Gospel of Ruth series | Ruth 2:1-12 | Bill White & Brenna Rubio

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When have you felt like you truly belonged somewhere? What did it feel like? If you’ve rarely or never had that feeling of belonging, what made you keep showing up in places that didn’t feel comfortable? We claim that Universalism is grounded in a love big enough to hold us all, no exceptions – but how are we doing living into that core belief, and what might we do to become even more radically welcoming? Call to Worship- Rev. Jen Crow (:29) Sermon- Rev. Jen Crow (3:51)

Why we do what we Looking at the values that make Deep Water feel like Deep Water

Looking at the values that make Deep Water feel like Deep Water

Why we do what we Looking at the values that make Deep Water feel like Deep Water

Looking at the values that make Deep Water feel like Deep Water

Justin McRoberts is an artist, speaker, author, and curator who invites us to see ourselves and our world as part of a cohesive, Divinely-orchestrated story. And this morning, the story continues as Justin invites us into the challenge of living out our core practice of Radical Welcome.

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the Sunday, September 29, 2019, worship service of Atlanta First UMC, entitled “The Radical Welcome” in the sermon series “The Radical Welcome.” Sermon scripture: Luke 16:19-31 (The Message)Support the show (http://www.atlantafirstumc.org/give)

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the Sunday, September 22, 2019, worship service of Atlanta First UMC, entitled “The Radical Welcome: Radical Solidarity” in the sermon series “The Radical Welcome.” Sermon scripture: Jeremiah 8:18-9:1 (NIV)Support the show (http://www.atlantafirstumc.org/give)

Guest Pastor Rev. Dr. Rodney Thomas Smothers' sermon from the Sunday, September 8, 2019, worship service of Atlanta First UMC, entitled “The Radical Welcome: Radical Joy - Celebrate with Me” in the sermon series “The Radical Welcome.” Sermon scripture: Luke 15:1-10 (MSG)Support the show (http://www.atlantafirstumc.org/give)

As we bring our 'Radical Welcome' series to a close, Michael Lyden speaks on welcoming children in care and the role the church has to play in being part of the solution.

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the Sunday, September 8, 2019, worship service of Atlanta First UMC, entitled “The Radical Welcome: Radical Transformation” in the sermon series “The Radical Welcome.” Sermon scripture: Philemon 1-21 (NIV) *Note: due to technical difficulties during recording, there are occasional moments where the audio is missing.Support the show (http://www.atlantafirstumc.org/give)

We take a break from our Radical Welcome series and hear a one of message from Marvelous all about what it means to live whole and be sure of our identity in Christ,

Executive Associate Pastor Rev. Walter R. Jones' sermon from the Sunday, September 1, 2019, worship service of Atlanta First UMC, entitled “The Radical Welcome: Radical Love” in the sermon series “The Radical Welcome.” Sermon scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8; 15-16 (NRSV)Support the show (http://www.atlantafirstumc.org/give)

This week we pick up our Radical Welcome teaching series and Lindsay looks at how we can welcome the most in need in our city, with a particular focus on how we can show the love of Jesus to the homeless.

This week in our morning meeting we take a break from our series on Radical Welcome and Martin speaks on what it means to run the race of faith.

This week in our evening meeting we take a break from our series on Radical Welcome and Callum speaks on the story of Jesus walking on water.

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In our evening meeting, Tim speaks on the topic of hospitality and how welcoming people into our homes is a very real display of the gospel.

In our morning meetings this week, Rick speaks on the gospel nature of inviting and welcoming people into your home and showing true hospitality.

This Sunday morning Roger continues our welcome series, encouraging us to unconditionally welcome one another as a demonstration of the way Christ welcomes us.

This Sunday evening Rosie continues our welcome series, speaking about our built-in need for acceptance which is ultimately found in Christ and how we should point to Him in the way we welcome others.

Continuing our Radical Welcome series, Rick speaks to us this week on the topic of evangelism and how we can communicate the good news of Jesus to those outside the church, using the example of Paul in Corinth to encourage us.

This week in our Radical Welcome series Jon looks at what it means to welcome the next generation and how Jesus himself valued children and young people.

It was Nations Sunday in our morning meetings and as part of the day Marvelous looked at the topic of welcoming the nations and some practical steps we can take to embrace diversity in our church family,

We pick up our new series, Radical Welcome, by looking at welcoming the nations. In our evening meeting Belinda paints a picture of beautiful diversity in the church and how we can take small, practical steps to get there.

This week we kick start our Summer series on what it means to offer a truly radical welcome to those around us. Jon opens the series by teaching on the family of God.

"Radical Welcome" Luke 8:26-39 - 6.23.19

5/29/2019 - Chad Lewis

Preacher: Erin James Brown Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

In this episode, we learn from community leaders on the US-Mexico border who express their faith in public by living in solidarity with the poor and the migrant.

A friend recently surprised me with the observation that Christians he knows who preach a "theology of glory" seem to be more welcoming, and forgiving, of real actual sinners than Christians he knows who preach a "theology of the Cross". In other words, the folk who you'd think would be the most merciful to people who've fallen aren't! And people with whose theology you can't necessarily sign on the dotted line -- such as pentecostals or African-American evangelicals -- are! I'd have to say that my own experience confirms what my friend said. I've spent my whole ministry in a denomination which avers passionately that the chief sign of a Christian Church is its Radical Welcome and Radical Inclusion. (I agree with this, in principle!) But the "rub" is that the welcome doesn't always apply, at least to traditional Christians. The question I'm asking is why. Why do Christians who protest they are proponents of the "relentless love of Christ" and "the fierce love of God" not practice it in specific cases? Why the exemptions in practice? I mean, I can barely number any more the excellent rectors I have known who have felt it necessary to become Roman Catholics. These are good, loving, and experienced pastors -- not squeaky wheels -- who have concluded that they cannot be themselves in their old environment. The "hard wood of the Cross" seems to be applied to everyone but themselves. We are looking at un-integrated assertions concerning the Grace of God. The assertions are great. One agrees with almost everything being stated concerning the reach of God's Grace, whether it is stated on the theological right or the theological left. But they seem to find it hard to mercifully engage real sin, or real difference. Listen to William Hale White's reflection on this odd surprise in the following short passage from his novel "The Autobiography of Mark Rutherford" (1881): "It must be added that (the evening services in our evangelical chapel) afforded us many opportunities for walking home with certain young women, who, I am sorry to say, were a more powerful attraction than the prospect of hearing brother Holderness, the travelling draper, confess crimes which, to say the truth, although they were many according to his own account, were never given in that detail which would have made his confession of some value. He never prayed without telling all of us there there was no health in him; and everybody thought the better of him for his self-humiliation. One actual indiscretion, however, brought home to him would have been visited by suspension or expulsion."

What does it mean to create belonging and aspire to radical welcome? And how is this related to our call to engage with justice work? Let’s explore an aspect of this topic as we continue to unravel our monthly theme of sanctuary. (Speaker: Rev. Beckett Coppola)

Spaces of Radical Welcome by Cathedral of All Souls, Asheville NC

Today, Pastor Joe Marlin will be speaking out of Romans 15:7. He will be speaking on 3 main points.

The Radical Welcome of Christ by Epiphany Church

HACKED – Radical Welcome July 22, 2018 Series: HACKED Title: Radical Welcome Ben Sigman (Lead Pastor)

James continues our series on Gospel Fire, looking at Acts 11:19-24. He talks of the life-changing power of the gospel, that was never meant to be a microwave meal for one, but instead a banquet to be shared with everyone that we meet.

Mike Lueken - Luke 5:27-32

The early church wrestled with the question of who's "in" and who's "out," regarding their engagement with this community. As we discover, this has been a human expression since the beginning of time. The Jesus Way is one of radical welcome, that ALL are truly welcome, not just at the table, but at the PARTY!

Message notes in PDF format.

Imagine what the Church could do with all of us playing in time with the heartbeat of Jesus. (John 8:1-11) (more info: www.westsidegathering.com)

REFLECTION QUOTES “The deeper we grow in the Spirit of Jesus Christ, the poorer we become – the more we realize that everything in life is a gift. The tenor of our lives becomes one of humble and joyful thanksgiving. Awareness of our poverty and ineptitude causes us to rejoice in the gift of being called out of darkness into wondrous light and translated into the kingdom of God's beloved Son.” ~Brennan Manning (1934-2013) American author, former priest, and public speaker “The man who wishes to exempt himself from providing for his neighbors should face himself and declare that he no longer wishes to be a man, for as long as we are human creatures we must contemplate as in a mirror our face in those who are poor, despised, exhausted, who groan under their burdens.” ~John Calvin (1509-1564), influential French theologian and pastor during the Protestant Reformation “The hard and necessary work of reconciliation, peacemaking, relational perseverance, and loving the unlovely is not something we generally gravitate to on our own or when we are creating a personal, custom-made spiritual experience. We need the inconvenient and costly demands of congregational living to shape that kind of love.” “Sometimes it takes having differences, not understanding one another, and even being a little bit irritated by and bored with one another, to remind us that the church is a family and not a club. At its best, this family dynamic of the local church functions as God's fertile soil for growing us beyond mere tolerance toward true expressions of love and unity.” ~Scott Sauls, contemporary author and pastor “For leaders of the ancient church, hospitality was a significant context for transcending boundaries and working through respect and recognition. Christian hospitality was to be remedial, counteracting the social stratification of the larger society by providing a modest and equal welcome to everyone.” ~Christine D. Pohl, contemporary author and professor of social ethics SERMON PASSAGE Selections from the Gospel of Mark (NIV) Mark 2 13 Once again Jesus went out beside the lake. A large crowd came to him, and he began to teach them. 14 As he walked along, he saw Levi son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax collector's booth. “Follow me,” Jesus told him, and Levi got up and followed him. 15 While Jesus was having dinner at Levi's house, many tax collectors and sinners were eating with him and his disciples, for there were many who followed him. 16 When the teachers of the law who were Pharisees saw him eating with the sinners and tax collectors, they asked his disciples: “Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?” 17 On hearing this, Jesus said to them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” Mark 7 31 Then Jesus left the vicinity of Tyre and went through Sidon, down to the Sea of Galilee and into the region of the Decapolis. 32 There some people brought to him a man who was deaf and could hardly talk, and they begged Jesus to place his hand on him. 33 After he took him aside, away from the crowd, Jesus put his fingers into the man's ears. Then he spit and touched the man's tongue. 34 He looked up to heaven and with a deep sigh said to him, “Ephphatha!” (which means “Be opened!”). 35 At this, the man's ears were opened, his tongue was loosened and he began to speak plainly. 36 Jesus commanded them not to tell anyone. But the more he did so, the more they kept talking about it. 37 People were overwhelmed with amazement. “He has done everything well,” they said. “He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak.” Mark 12 28 One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” 29 “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.' 31 The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these.”

Not too long ago at Central, we had some signs printed that you may have seen. These green, blue, and orange signs have the words “No matter where you are from, we’re glad you’re our neighbor” in Spanish, Arabic, and English. This program was started at Immanuel Mennonite Church in Harrisonburg, VA in 2015 as a way to fulfill their church motto, “Real people following Jesus’ radical call to love and service.”Lots of folks from Central took these signs and put them up. We’ve got more on the way, so don’t worry if you missed it. Today, we'll listen to a story from the Gabbard's about an encounter they had because of one of these signs they placed in their yard. Our acts of light and kindness won’t always engender positive responses, but sometimes they do. And we can cherish these times and be reminded that no matter what we experience, there are folks who need to see these words of welcome.So, it seems to me that a skillful practice is to try to untangle the outcomes we may get from our acts of kindness, from the acts and from our own identities. We are inspired to share welcome and love with others because of the life and message of Jesus. And Jesus was not always met with glowing responses of gratitude. Like in our scripture passage this week, Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus was full of misunderstandings. The beauty of the call of Jesus is that we are already accepted and welcomed as we are. So no matter responses we get from others, be they positive or negative, we can trust that we are already welcomed into grace. Already welcomed into love. Already welcomed into the life of Christ. We can be grateful and inspired when we see that love reflected in others, and we can find hope and courage to continue when we find resistance. Because the smile of God is on us. God is for us.  Thanks also to Jane Tatum for sharing her music with us.  Write your own beatitude and call it in so we can use it in a future episode. Just leave a message at (859) 813-0150. 

Sermon by Rev. John Elford, Senior Pastor, University United Methodist Church, Austin, TX

Leslie Neugent's presentation from Faith Forward 2015, April 20-23 in Chicago.

March 22, 2015 Now there was a disciple at Damascus named Ananias. The Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias.” And he said, “Here I am, Lord.” And the Lord said to him, “Rise and go to the street called Straight, and at the house of Judas look for a man of Tarsus named Saul, for behold, he is praying, and he has seen in a vision a man named Ananias come in and lay his hands on him so that he might regain his sight.” But Ananias answered, “Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much evil he has done to your saints at Jerusalem. And here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who call on your name.” But the Lord said to him, “Go, for he is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before the Gentiles and kings and the children of Israel. For I will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name.” So Ananias departed and entered the house. And laying his hands on him he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus who appeared to you on the road by which you came has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” And immediately something like scales fell from his eyes, and he regained his sight. Then he rose and was baptized; and taking food, he was strengthened. For some days he was with the disciples at Damascus. And immediately he proclaimed Jesus in the synagogues, saying, “He is the Son of God.” And all who heard him were amazed and said, “Is not this the man who made havoc in Jerusalem of those who called upon this name? And has he not come here for this purpose, to bring them bound before the chief priests?” But Saul increased all the more in strength, and confounded the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that Jesus was the Christ. When many days had passed, the Jews plotted to kill him, but their plot became known to Saul. They were watching the gates day and night in order to kill him, but his disciples took him by night and let him down through an opening in the wall, lowering him in a basket. And when he had come to Jerusalem, he attempted to join the disciples. And they were all afraid of him, for they did not believe that he was a disciple. But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles and declared to them how on the road he had seen the Lord, who spoke to him, and how at Damascus he had preached boldly in the name of Jesus. So he went in and out among them at Jerusalem, preaching boldly in the name of the Lord. And he spoke and disputed against the Hellenists. But they were seeking to kill him. And when the brothers learned this, they brought him down to Caesarea and sent him off to Tarsus. (Acts 9:10-30 ESV)

The Mysterious Kingdom: Radical Loyalty, Radical Welcome :: Ken Wilson :: Vineyard Church of Ann Arbor :: December 9, 2007 :: http://www.annarborvineyard.org/