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Our third series within The Year of Biblical Literacy is ‘A Rule of Life.’ A rule of life gives us formative practices that constantly realign our affections/allegiances towards God’s Kingdom rather than the world’s demands. We’re including this page with a list of additional resources.
Our first series within The Year of Biblical Literacy is ‘The Bible & Authority.’ In it, we’re taking a deep dive into the problems we have with the Bible, the reason for the Bible, the origins of the Bible, and the meaning of the Bible. We’re including this page with a list of additional resources.
As we dive into the book of James, we’ll see that he is calling us to live into true wisdom that embodies Jesus’ summary of the Torah by loving God and loving our neighbor.
Before we get started in our new series on Jonah, check out this immensely helpful video from our friends at Bible Project as they walk through a whole overview of the book.
Before we get started in our new series on Ephesians that we’re calling ‘New Creation,’ check out this video from our friends at Bible Project doing a whole overview of the book.
Lent is first and foremost about the gospel making its way deeper into our lives. Lent is a season of preparation and repentance during which we anticipate the death and resurrection of Jesus.
Tune in as we discuss how to process all of the emotions that have flooded our thoughts, minds, and souls during this ‘Shelter In Place’ with Licensed Christian Therapist, Mike Wilcox.
The Parish Church is going to join The Gospel Coalition and churches around the world for ‘A Day to Fast and Pray’ on Saturday, April 4. We hope you’ll join us.
A ‘Rule of Life’ simply means establishing intentional rhythms and patterning our lives around our values of being Kingdom-people. Like anything we do, the goal is to become more like Christ in a chaotic world.
In light of the ‘Shelter In Place’ order, we’re still choosing to gather together as a church online on Sundays at 10:30 AM (notice the time change) via Zoom.
We’re using this page to keep everyone up to date with the latest information regarding our response to the COVID-19 virus both in terms of our public gatherings and how we’re serving our cities.
Western’s Center for Leadership Development (CLD) is designed to help equip the church to equip the saints for the work of ministry. This semester we’re diving into the ‘Foundations In Bible’ certificate.
Join us as we venture to read the whole Bible this year as a part of our yearlong series, ‘Year of Biblical Literacy.’ Download the app or use the guide at https://www.readscripture.org.
This guide serves as an introduction to the Advent season to awaken the angst of waiting, longing, and yearning for Christ.
We’re people drawn to stories and shaped by stories… it’s hard to find a human being who isn’t moved or captivated by a good story. This is because we are created to live in a story— the Christian story.
Let’s be honest—if there’s one part of the Bible that makes people squirm, it’s the Old Testament’s violence. Holy wars. Entire cities “devoted to destruction.” Trumpets knocking down walls. It reads, at first glance, like God’s unleashing ancient wrath with indiscriminate fury. But what if we’ve been reading it wrong?