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METHODISM Podcast Episode 5: IT'S ALL ABOUT UNITYHow did the “UNITED” become a part of “United Methodism?” What DOES Christian UNITY mean? Have you ever wondered what Methodism is? Or maybe what makes up the core of what United Methodist Christians believe? Well, this is the Way — or at least this worship series will help us to understand more about the methods of Methodists. In this 5th episode of the Methodism Podcast we'll hear Senior Pastor Beth LaRocca-Pitts' sermon on how Methodism is All About Unity.—You can listen, watch, & subscribe to the Podcast on:+ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGUMC/podcasts+ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0nGIcxSt5ToGbAcs0dmua2?si=3328d0411f194865+ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oak-grove-umc-podcast/id1695962000—Sunday Worship: 8:30 & 11am* Traditional Worship and 1045am* Modern Worship.*livestreamed at YouTube.com/ogumc#methodism #umc #ogumc #connectionalism #ngumc
METHODISM Podcast Episode 4: IT'S ALL ABOUT CONNECTIONHave you ever wondered what Methodism is? Or maybe what makes up the core of what United Methodist Christians believe? Well, this is the Way — or at least this worship series will help us to understand more about the methods of Methodists. In this 4th episode of the Methodism Podcast we'll hear Pastor Melissa's sermon on how Methodism is All About Connection.You can listen, watch, & subscribe to the Podcast on:+ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGUMC/podcasts+ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0nGIcxSt5ToGbAcs0dmua2?si=3328d0411f194865+ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oak-grove-umc-podcast/id1695962000—Sunday Worship: 8:30 & 11am* Traditional Worship and 1045am* Modern Worship.*livestreamed at YouTube.com/ogumc#methodism #umc #ogumc #connectionalism #ngumc
Rob's sermon is titled, "Biking Back" - On the Road Series
This special Hearts on Fire Sunday service captures a powerful moment in the life of COMMUNITY—a gathering marked by passionate worship, life-changing baptisms, and corporate prayer for unity, healing, and renewal.Rooted in Luke 24:32, this experience kicks off IGNITE Week, a season of intentional prayer, fasting, and discipleship. You'll hear reflections that call us to surrender again to Jesus, celebrate new life, and trust God to bring restoration to our neighborhoods and world.This service reminds us:New life is possible in ChristBaptism is a declaration of grace, identity, and hopePrayer is how the church aligns its heart with God's KingdomWhether you're listening for encouragement, clarity, or a fresh start, this episode is an invitation to step out of the shadows and into the light of God's love.To learn more about COMMUNITY or join us in person, visit communitychristian.org
The Neighborhood Church is a warm congregation that welcomes everyone to join us regardless of where you may be on your faith journey. We are part of the United Church of Christ honoring the reality that each human life is precious and deeply loved by God. As a community of faith, we are empowered by the inclusive love of Jesus. We nurture faith development where all are encouraged to grow as disciples of the Christ of love and justice. Whoever you are and wherever you may be on your faith journey, there’s a place for you here.
The Neighborhood Church is a warm congregation that welcomes everyone to join us regardless of where you may be on your faith journey. We are part of the United Church of Christ honoring the reality that each human life is precious and deeply loved by God. As a community of faith, we are empowered by the inclusive love of Jesus. We nurture faith development where all are encouraged to grow as disciples of the Christ of love and justice. Whoever you are and wherever you may be on your faith journey, there’s a place for you here.
Sunday Worship for January 18, 2026, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:30 service— Pastor Dan Peterson; Cantor Kyle Haugen. Prelude—Free improvisation on galilee (ELW 696) • Introit—Psalm 66:4, 1a, 2 • Gathering Hymn— Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies (ELW 553) • First Reading—Isaiah 49:1-7 • Psalm 40:1-11 • Second Reading—1 Corinthians 1:1-9 • Gospel—John 1:29-42 • Sermon—Rev. Dan Peterson • Hymn of the Day—Jesus Calls Us; o'er the Tumult (ELW 696) • Distribution Hymn—Bread of Life, Our Host and Meal (ELW 464) • Sending Hymn —Arise, Your Light Has Come (ELW 314) • Postlude—Toccata on festal song (ELW 314), Gilbert Martin
Pastor Adriel and Aaron Simon discuss the interesting and sometimes awkward dynamics of small groups, and how they can potentially become a problem if they are elevated to the same level of importance as the church's worship on the Lord's Day. PARTNER WITH US - https://solamedia.org/partner/?sc=AS2502VWhen you become a partner today, you'll receive two remarkable books as our thanks: Rediscovering the Holy Spirit by Dr. Michael Horton and Praying with Jesus by Pastor Adriel Sanchez. We believe these books can guide you into a clearer understanding of the Spirit's work and a richer prayer life. FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/
METHODISM Podcast Episode 3: IT'S ALL ABOUT OTHERSHave you ever wondered what Methodism is? Or maybe what makes up the core of what United Methodist Christians believe? Well, this is the Way — or at least this worship series will help us to understand more about the methods of Methodists. In this 3rd episode of the Methodism Podcast we'll hear Pastor Beth's sermon on how Methodism is All About Others.You can listen, watch, & subscribe to the Podcast on:+ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGUMC/podcasts+ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0nGIcxSt5ToGbAcs0dmua2?si=3328d0411f194865+ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oak-grove-umc-podcast/id1695962000—Sunday Worship: 8:30 & 11am* Traditional Worship and 1045am* Modern Worship.*livestreamed at YouTube.com/ogumc#newyear #methodism #umc #ogumc
Bethany's sermon is titled, "Beloved Community: On the Road series"
A time of singing praises and worshiping God before each Sunday's lesson time.
Sunday, January 18, 2026
This is the Second Sunday after Epiphany
This is the Second Sunday after Epiphany
Sunday Worship for January 11, 2026, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:30 service— Pastor Dan Peterson; Cantor Kyle Haugen. Prelude—Chorale prelude: WIE SCHOEN LEUCHTET DER MORGENSTERN (“O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright,” ELW 308); Johann Ludwig Krebs • Introit—Psalm 45:7, 1 • Gathering Hymn— O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright, (ELW 308) • First Reading— Isaiah 42:1-9 • Second Reading—Acts 10:34-43 • Gospel—Matthew 3:13-17 • Sermon—Rev. Dan Peterson, "Who Am I?" • Hymn of the Day—Come, Beloved of the Maker (ELW 306) • Distribution Hymn—I Come with Joy (ELW 482) • Sending Hymn —TWe Know that Christ Is Raisedl (ELW 449) • Postlude—Fanfare ; William Mathias Link here to view the bulletin.Enjoying our worship recordings? Consider giving. Visit this link.
METHODISM Podcast Episode 2: How Pastors are Appointed to ChurchesHave you ever wondered:+ how pastors are selected and appointed to local churches? + what Bishops help do in overseeing churches in the United Methodist faith tradition? + what is the difference between an Elder and a Deacon in the United Methodist Church?+ how you can help Oak Grove prepare for Dr. Beth LaRocca-Pitt's retirement in June 2026 and the announcement of who will follow her as the Senior Pastor at OGUMC? Well, you're in luck! In this 2nd episode of the Methodism Podcast we'll hear a live-recorded conversation and Q&A with retired Bishop Larry Goodpaster and retired District Superintendent Rev. Dr. David Naglee. participate in the congregational life of Oak Grove. Many thanks to the participants in this discussion and to the many church members who attended this live recording on Sunday January 11th, 2026 in the Oak Grove Sanctuary. And, special thanks to Bishop Goodpaster and Dr. Naglee!You can listen, watch, & subscribe to the Podcast on:+ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGUMC/podcasts+ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0nGIcxSt5ToGbAcs0dmua2?si=3328d0411f194865 + Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oak-grove-umc-podcast/id1695962000 — Sunday Worship: 8:30 & 11am* Traditional Worship and 1045am* Modern Worship.*livestreamed at YouTube.com/ogumc #newyear #methodism #umc #ogumc
Rob's sermon is titled, "Whose Journey? - On the Road Revisited"
The Neighborhood Church is a warm congregation that welcomes everyone to join us regardless of where you may be on your faith journey. We are part of the United Church of Christ honoring the reality that each human life is precious and deeply loved by God. As a community of faith, we are empowered by the inclusive love of Jesus. We nurture faith development where all are encouraged to grow as disciples of the Christ of love and justice. Whoever you are and wherever you may be on your faith journey, there’s a place for you here.
A time of singing praises and worshiping God before each Sunday's lesson time.
The Neighborhood Church is a warm congregation that welcomes everyone to join us regardless of where you may be on your faith journey. We are part of the United Church of Christ honoring the reality that each human life is precious and deeply loved by God. As a community of faith, we are empowered by the inclusive love of Jesus. We nurture faith development where all are encouraged to grow as disciples of the Christ of love and justice. Whoever you are and wherever you may be on your faith journey, there’s a place for you here.
METHODISM Podcast Episode 1: IT'S ALL ABOUT GRACEIn this first episode of the Methodism Podcast we'll hear Pastor Beth's sermon on how Methodism is All About God's Grace.You can listen, watch, & subscribe to the Podcast on:+ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGUMC/podcasts+ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0nGIcxSt5ToGbAcs0dmua2?si=3328d0411f194865 + Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oak-grove-umc-podcast/id1695962000 — Sunday Worship: 8:30 & 11am* Traditional Worship and 1045am* Modern Worship.*livestreamed at YouTube.com/ogumc #newyear #methodism #umc #ogumc
Sunday Worship for January 4, 2026, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:30 service— Pastor Dan Peterson; Cantor Kyle Haugen. Prelude • Introit—John 1:14, Psalm 147:1 • Gathering Hymn— O Word of God, Incarnate, (ELW 514) • First Reading— Jeremiah 31:7-14 • Second Reading—Ephesians 1:3-14 • Gospel—John 1:1-18 • Sermon—Rev. Dan Peterson, "You're Good Enough in Christ" • Hymn of the Day—Let All Together Praise Our God (ELW 287) • Distribution Hymn—Go Tell It on the Mountain (ELW 290) • Sending Hymn —The First Noel (ELW 300) • PostludeLink here to view the bulletin.Enjoying our worship recordings? Consider giving. Visit this link.
Rob's sermon is titled, "Risky Business: On the Road Series Revisited"
A time of singing praises and worshiping God before each Sunday's lesson time.
Sunday, January 4, 2026
Sunday, January 4, 2026
The Neighborhood Church is a warm congregation that welcomes everyone to join us regardless of where you may be on your faith journey. We are part of the United Church of Christ honoring the reality that each human life is precious and deeply loved by God. As a community of faith, we are empowered by the inclusive love of Jesus. We nurture faith development where all are encouraged to grow as disciples of the Christ of love and justice. Whoever you are and wherever you may be on your faith journey, there’s a place for you here.
The Neighborhood Church is a warm congregation that welcomes everyone to join us regardless of where you may be on your faith journey. We are part of the United Church of Christ honoring the reality that each human life is precious and deeply loved by God. As a community of faith, we are empowered by the inclusive love of Jesus. We nurture faith development where all are encouraged to grow as disciples of the Christ of love and justice. Whoever you are and wherever you may be on your faith journey, there’s a place for you here.
Guest preacher Judy Slater's sermon is titled, "Can You See Me Now?"
This bonus episode of the Podcast is on the Covenant Prayer used by John Wesley, Methodism's founder. Retired Bishop Larry Goodpaster leads us in a conversation about this classic prayer which challenges us to surrender to God's will and continue to seek to live a faithful Christian life. John Wesley and the people called Methodists used this prayer both then and now as a way to help us to focus on the New Year ahead of us and on our relationship with God.A special thanks to Bishop Goodpaster and we hope that you'll join in for worship at Oak Grove in 2026 as we begin a new series called “Methodism: This is the Way,” which will focus on the core teachings of the Methodist faith. You can find a modern translation of the Wesley Covenant Prayer here: https://www.ngumc.org/covenant-prayerYou can listen, watch, & subscribe to the Podcast on:+ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGUMC/podcasts+ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0nGIcxSt5ToGbAcs0dmua2?si=3328d0411f194865 + Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oak-grove-umc-podcast/id1695962000 — Sunday Worship: 8:30 & 11am* Traditional Worship and 1045am* Modern Worship.*livestreamed at YouTube.com/ogumc #newyear #newyearseve #umc #ogumc #covenantprayer
Sunday Worship for December 28, 2025, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:30 service— Guest Pastor Paul Hoffman; Cantor Kyle Haugen. Prelude—Noël Suisse: “Il est un petit l'ange” (Swiss Noel: “He is a little angel”); Claude Balbastre (1724–1799) • Introit—Hosea 11:1, Jeremiah 31:17 • Gathering Hymn— Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming, (ELW 272) • First Reading— Isaiah 63:7-9 • Second Reading—Hebrews 2:10-18 • Gospel—Matthew 2:13-23 • Sermon—Rev. Paul Hoffman • Hymn of the Day—Gentle Joseph Heard a Warning (ACS 1060) • Distribution Hymn—What Feast of Love (ELW 487) • Sending Hymn —Let Our Gladness Have No End (ELW 291) • Postlude—Excerpts from Noël Étranger (“Foreign” Noel); Louis-Claude DaquinLink here to view the bulletin.Enjoying our worship recordings? Consider giving. Visit this link.
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Tradition is a yoke that is hard to break. It takes courage to open your Bible, read it in context, employ the cross references, and then follow the text where it leads you, even if that means you realize your church tradition is in error. In this brief exhortation, you will find affirmation and support for such courage. Afterall, it is the Lord Jesus Christ whom we serve, not our church tradition.
A time of singing praises and worshiping God before each Sunday's lesson time.
Join guest Pastor Ben for the First Sunday of Christmas service.
Join guest Pastor Ben for the First Sunday of Christmas service.
Sunday Worship from St. John's Historic Sanctuary
Sunday Worship for December 21, 2025, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:30 service— Pastor Dan Peterson; Cantor Kyle Haugen. Prelude—Selections from French Baroque Christmas music for organ • Introit—Isaiah 45:8; Psalm 19:1 • Gathering Hymn— Savior of the Nations, Come, (ELW 263) • O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (ELW 257) • First Reading— Isaiah 7:10-16 • Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 • Second Reading—Romans 1:1-7 • Our Pop-Up, All-Ages Christmas Pageant • Distribution Hymn—Awake! Awake, and Greet the New Morn (ELW 242) • Sending Hymn —Joy to the World (ELW 267) • Postlude—Fantasy on antioch (“Joy to the World”), Emma Lou Diemer Link here to view the bulletin.Enjoying our worship recordings? Consider giving. Visit this link.
Sunday Worship from St. John's Walker Hall Auditorium
Bethany's sermon is titled, "Mary's Song (Love)"
A time of singing praises and worshiping God before each Sunday's lesson time.
The Neighborhood Church is a warm congregation that welcomes everyone to join us regardless of where you may be on your faith journey. We are part of the United Church of Christ honoring the reality that each human life is precious and deeply loved by God. As a community of faith, we are empowered by the inclusive love of Jesus. We nurture faith development where all are encouraged to grow as disciples of the Christ of love and justice. Whoever you are and wherever you may be on your faith journey, there’s a place for you here.
The Neighborhood Church is a warm congregation that welcomes everyone to join us regardless of where you may be on your faith journey. We are part of the United Church of Christ honoring the reality that each human life is precious and deeply loved by God. As a community of faith, we are empowered by the inclusive love of Jesus. We nurture faith development where all are encouraged to grow as disciples of the Christ of love and justice. Whoever you are and wherever you may be on your faith journey, there’s a place for you here.
"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ. Leslie sits down with Rob Cameron who plays guitar on Narrate's Worship Team. Hear Rob's story, his heart for worship, and catch him on the stage every other Sunday at Narrate!