Our pastor reflects upon the life of one of his mentors, a former staff member. God has an extraordinary knack for bringing all of life around, all of us around, full circle.
Return of the Prodigal, “George”
Our Pastor shares a reflection about the gift of meeting God in the alleyway of the church and welcoming "George" back to the place he calls home.
Pastoral Reflection: Bread for the Journey
Pastor Sterling Severns reflects on his experience coming to the Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond and his experiences as a young pastor in the Richmond area. When has God transformed what felt like a mistake in your life into part of your call or journey through faith?
Pastoral Reflection: Erroneous Assumptions
A video podcast from our pastor on misplaced expectations and the important work of listening to honest stories from the past.
Pastoral Reflection: The Right People
Pastor Sterling Severns tells the story of a pastor modeling sacrificial love, and talks about God sending us just the right people at just the right time. Who has come into your life at just the right time? How have you seen God in the people around you?
Pastoral Reflection: The Gift of Remembrance
Pastor Sterling Severns remembers old friends and those who have left us in one way or another. I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. For in him you have been enriched in every way—with all kinds of speech and with all knowledge— God thus confirming our testimony about … Continue reading Pastoral Reflection: The Gift of Remembrance
Ritual: Remembrance of Baptism (1.10.21)
Missed the zoom at the end of today’s Gathering? This video was created for you and/or your loved ones should you want to move through the Remembrance of baptism ritual. All are welcome!
A Final Pastoral Update for the year 2020
Rev. Sterling W. Severns, Pastor Our Pastor, Rev. Sterling W. Severns, offers one last update for 2020, the year that none of us asked for but all of us got....the year we were given an opportunity to pause and prepare to BEGIN AGAIN.
Big annual Christmas Meal Ministry to take place tomorrow (12.19.20)
December 17, 2020 Friends and Neighbors, This coming Saturday morning, Tabernacle will be providing over 150 families a full traditional holiday meal that they can prepare at home. These “Christmas Baskets” are an annual emphasis, and we are excited to be able to provide such a large number of meals this year. There is a … Continue reading Big annual Christmas Meal Ministry to take place tomorrow (12.19.20)
PREPARING FOR THIS WEEK’S TOWN HALL MEETING, WEDNESDAY @ 9 PM (EST)
PREPARATION: Please do your best to dive into the data from our church-wide survey and also re-famaliarize yourself with our experimental hospitality covenant from this summer…..prior to our time together. You also have the option of viewing a recorded slide presentation (20 minutes). The presentation gives an overview of the survey results, including a breakdown … Continue reading PREPARING FOR THIS WEEK’S TOWN HALL MEETING, WEDNESDAY @ 9 PM (EST)