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  At his baptism, the Spirit alighted on Jesus in the form of a bird. Because creation conveys divine presence, especially if we are attentive to the sense of expansiveness, nearness, and delight. Learn more about Blue Ocean Church at a2blue.org. You can watch recordings of past services, find out which Sundays we’ll be meeting […]

  We talk about how all of nature is infused with the Spirit of God, and look at the bird-God of the Bible. Learn more about Blue Ocean Church at a2blue.org. You can watch recordings of past services, find out which Sundays we’ll be meeting in person, or get information about joining our live virtual […]

  Our guest preacher, Sarah Bessey, uses the story of the Road to Emmaus in Luke 24 to help us name unmet expectations and dashed hopes, making space for the Spirit to enter into our grief and our truth to birth new expectations. This episode opens with an introduction by Emily. Learn more about Blue […]

  On this Pentecost Sunday, we remember the Spirit of God as uncontainable force that came in the form of a mighty wind and tongues of fire to show us this Spirit could be accessed by humans in our surroundings and in our bodies. Learn more about Blue Ocean Church at a2blue.org. You can watch […]

  Just like romantic love, friendships can end in loss or even betrayal. But, Jesus offers us a powerful example of friendship-love as he calls us to love one another as he loves us. This is the kind of love that enables our friends to fully reveal to us their faces and their hearts. At Blue […]

  Looking at John 21, John wraps up his gospel with this story because he sees the lesson that Peter learned as foundational for understanding the role of people who follow Jesus. Peter learned not to participate in the scapegoating crowd, as a silent bystander. Learn more about Blue Ocean Church at a2blue.org. You can […]

  Jesus’ story of the unjust judge reveals his concern for justice and the powers of justice denied to destroy faith. A message from special guest David Gushee, a top Christian ethicist and a longtime ally to Blue Ocean Church. Learn more about Blue Ocean Church at a2blue.org. You can watch recordings of past services, […]

  When threatened, our alarm system goes off. Here’s a prayer from people who had this happening a lot—a prayer in the face of mortal enemies, that included this sweet line, “Guard me God as the apple of Your eye.” Learn more about Blue Ocean Church at a2blue.org. You can watch recordings of past services, […]

  In one of the few post-resurrection stories, we see Jesus making breakfast for his friends. We experience the same invitation: “Come and rest. Breakfast is served. There is more than enough.” Learn more about Blue Ocean Church at a2blue.org. You can watch recordings of past services, find out which Sundays we’ll be meeting in […]

  The five oldest accounts of resurrection evoke a sense of confused wonder. Maybe that’s the point. Learn more about Blue Ocean Church at a2blue.org. You can watch recordings of past services, find out which Sundays we’ll be meeting in person, or get information about joining our live virtual service, by visiting a2blue.org/sunday-service/

  On the day we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, we discuss the myriad symbolisms in the baptism ritual and how it can be meaningful in a variety of situations—from baptizing babies to choosing an adult baptism to marking a life or gender transition, etc. Includes a testimony by El Costanzo. Learn more about Blue […]

  This week is Holy Week—the week we remember together the story of Jesus’s journey into Jerusalem, the Last Supper he shared with his friends, and his death on what we now call Good Friday. Learn more about Blue Ocean Church at a2blue.org. You can watch recordings of past services, find out which Sundays we’ll […]