We are excited to be offering in-person, Holy Communion worship, from the east lawn (off of the Columbarium area) at Atonement on September 13! This service will also be streamed via Zoom, so the worship will be accessible for all. Worship leaders will both be on Zoom AND in-person. We are excited to worship withRead more
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Council Summary from 6/30: This council meeting focused on the church building renovation project and the special congregational meeting for decision/approval of the project. Pastor Chad presented the 3 options for the project: a small ($1.3M), medium ($1.6M that was already presented to the congregation last month), and large ($1.6M +). Dates were set for theRead more
Do you ever feel sad? What helps you feel better when you are sad? A woman named Rizpah lived long ago during the time of King David. But Rizpah was very, very sad because her sons died and she missed them very much. And so instead of ignoring or trying to hide her pain, she cried andRead more
Rizpah Mourns her Sons By Lauren Wright Pittman Inspired by 2 Samuel 3:7; 22:1-14 | Graphic Image I don’t know what to say. This story leaves me without adequate ways to fully process the searing pain and utter wrecking of the life of this woman, Rizpah. She is a “low status” wife of Saul. Read more
Children’s Prompt for Week 10 (Job’s Lament & Loss): Do you ever ask the question, “why?” I want you to think in your mind of a question that starts with “why…” You might think of a question like, “Why is the sky blue?” “Why do birds fly?” “Why do dogs wag their tails?” Think ofRead more
THE WAY TO WONDER ( JOB’S LAMENT & LOSS ) By Lisle Gwinn Garrity Inspired by Job 28:12-28 | Acrylic on Canvas Everything Job holds dear—his property, his family, his wealth, his physical health—has been taken from him. His life has unraveled in every way imaginable. How can we possibly make sense of the painRead more
Exodus 1:22, 2:1-10: “Moses’ Mother Gives Up Moses So He Can Live” Prompt ideas: Do you have siblings? Do you have parents? Do you have cousins? Do you have grandparents? Every single family is different. Families come in all shapes and sizes, and no two families look alike. Some families have two parents and someRead more
“An Imperfect Ally”: Pharaoh’s Daughter Adopts Moses By Lisle Gwinn Garrity Inspired by Exodus 1:22, 2:1-10 | Acrylic on Canvas Moses’ mother and Miriam plot a clever plan, but it’s far from foolproof. The risks far outweigh their chances for success. What if the basket they place him in leaks, drowning him instead of keepingRead more
Doubting Thomas Children’s Prompt, Week 8 What does the word ‘peace’ mean? Peace is when we feel calm and happy and good. Can you think of times when you feel peaceful? (ex. When you are cuddled up in bed with your stuffed animals, or when you are walking on the beach, or when you areRead more
“GRIEVING THOMAS”: Thomas Meets the Risen Christ By Lauren Wright Pittman Inspired by John 20:19-29 | Graphic Image When the unimaginable happens, we can find ourselves drowning in doubt. We flail, reaching for something to bolster our faith in a sovereign, living God. Here we see Thomas needing tangibility: “Unless I see the mark ofRead more