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Pastor Sarah invites you to be honest about your relationship with God, and to really consider what you give to God...and not just what you get.

Pastor Garrett sets the stage for "I've Got the Power" by presenting the approach to change and empowerment embodied by Ella Baker.

Pastor Sarah begins the Jeremiah 7:1-11 scripture reading with the encouragement to REALLY listen to the text. When you really listen, you hear how the ancient text so readily applies to the uncertainty of today. The sermon addresses the chaos of the current social injustices and guides the listener to practical ways to "Improve your conduct and actions" in order for God to dwell with all.

Pastor Garrett floats the overarching notion that we are living in a rational era. Then he gets into this sermon and relates that throughout the Bible, you'll realize how often the various writers took from other ancient texts and how often they'll contradict one another...and it can become destabilizing. Pastor Garrett then guides us to continue down the path and find those places where trust can be unearthed and solidified again.

Pastor Garrett recounts a personal story where he first was asked to share how he found his calling. This story leads into a fantastical exploration of Matthew 2:1-11 with touch points of the Magi as astronomers and sorcerers who look to the sky for guidance. Listen and journey to learn "How to Experience God."

Pastor Sarah wonders how you feel about reunions based on Jeremiah 31:7-14. She explores the interpersonal dynamics that change over the decades and wonders how we learn to be together.

It's the story of Christmas and the birth of Christ with a new lens. Consider "Hope in the Margins" with Pastor Sarah.

Pastors Sarah & Garrett and Fort Street were featured in an article by Nancy Kaffer at the Detroit Free Press. Pastor Garrett used that article as a jumping off point to talk about God's love.

You can't escape whatever suffering you have. Those around you cannot alleviate it. Sometimes, the way out is going through. Pastor Garrett teaches a new way to manage expectations.

Pastor Sarah observes that babies are born with two fears--the fear of falling and loud noises. Every other fear is learned. This makes them geared toward peace. As adults, we default to fear, anxiety, stress, distrust--even amongst our friends and allies. Listen to understand why Pastor Sarah encourages you to go out and play with snakes this week.

Pastor Garrett encourages direct action in pursuing the key markers of the season--hope, joy, love and peace.

Pastor Sarah gets to the heart and soul of genuine gratitude. "Gratitude" is defined as "the state of being appreciative of benefits received." And in this sermon, Pastor Sarah urges us to move past the notion of thanking to receive favor and consider what we may appreciate beyond the expectation of receiving in return.

Join Pastor Garrett as he tells a story from his youth that embodies the spirit of giving and stewardship. You'll be surprised how the theme of "paying it forward" unfolds.

What will you be doing in 2095? Pastor Sarah invites you to imagine what the church will be in 2095.

Pastor Garrett kicks off stewardship season and reminds all that the greatest gift you have is the gift of yourself.