Guest speaker Sylvia invites us to wrestle with one of the most difficult and often overlooked stories in scripture: the unnamed concubine in Judges 19.
Disability and Church
Navigating the Maze: The Blessing of the Doubter, Guest Speaker Cara Meredith
Step into the realm of faith and doubt with Cara Meredith, our special guest speaker, as she guides us through a rich exploration of Thomas's encounter with the risen Christ. In this week's Sunday service, delve into the complexities of belief and disbelief, as we unpack the narrative from John 20:24-31. Discover how Thomas, often labeled "The Doubter," embodies the struggles many face in navigating the maze of faith. Through Thomas's journey, we're invited to question, doubt, and ultimately encounter the transformative love of God. Join us as we journey together, exploring the depths of doubt and rediscovering the profound truth that God finds us in our moments of deepest need. This service promises to be a beacon of hope and a reminder that, despite the uncertainties of life, the path of love and faith remains steadfast.
Review Cara’s notes here and listen to or watch the teaching below.
The New Green Line, Guest Speaker Connie Barker
Connie Barker is a white cis lesbian and former aspiring academic who has been living at the interesting intersection of Environmental Illness, Queerness, Disability and adult-onset Christian faith for almost 40 years. In this Sunday’s teaching, she shares some stories that hopefully have something to say about making peace.
Listen to or watch the teaching below.
Showing up for Liberation, Guest Speaker Yu-Shuan Tarango-Sho
Discover profound insights with Yu-Shuan Tarango-Sho, founding Director of Sacred Roots, as we explore "Showing up for Liberation." With inspiration drawn from Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer and Dr. Grace Ji-Sun Kim, Yu-Shuan navigates the intersection of spirituality and collective wellness, embracing the both/and paradigm.
Through Yu-Shuan's guidance, we reflect on LeaderFUL-ness, engaging with young BIPOC leaders in the global movement for liberation. Rooted in cultural wisdom and interconnectedness, we embark on a journey of healing justice, reclaiming ancestral wisdom, and fostering collective well-being.
Join us as we heed Yu-Shuan's call to interlock our roots and collaborate towards collective healing and liberation.
Listen to or watch the teaching below.
"A People United?" by guest speaker Sandhya Jha
Our service this Sunday featured the brilliant guest speaker Sandhya Jha, an esteemed activist, author, and speaker. In their thought-provoking discussion titled 'A People United?', Sandhya shared insightful perspectives and powerful messages that are sure to leave all viewers and listeners inspired and motivated to create positive change in their lives and communities and ask the harder questions of themselves and their communities.
Listen to or watch the teaching below.
Connie Barker: On LGBT Inclusion
This week we're honored to have Connie Barker talking about the history of the Bible as both weapon against and wellspring for social change. Please view this one below or listen to the audio.
Cultivate a Soft Heart
This week Liz Milner presented on cultivating soft-heartedness. View the audio slideshow, listen to mp3 audio, or read the typed sermon notes below. Presented on May 15, 2016, this is the second in our series called "Cultivate."
If you prefer to read, check out Liz' sermon notes here!
Beauty of the Abundance Filter
The following is audio and notes from the teaching given by Amy Wilson on April 24, 2016. Feel free to listen online, download, or read the notes. This teaching is the fifth in our series, "In Search of Beauty."
Download full sermon notes here.
A Visit From Adey Wassink
On Sunday, January 17th, Haven had the honor of being visited by the Senior Pastors of our parent church, Adey and Tom Wassink. Adey and Tom were the founders of Sanctuary Community Church, a Blue Ocean church in the Iowa City area.