October 2020
- 22: Reflection: Oct 22 2020
- 19: Reflection: October 19, 2020
- 18: Reflection: October 18, 2020
- 15: Reflection: Oct 15, 2020
- 08: Reflection: Oct 8, 2020
- 04: 33115
September 2020
- 30: Reflection: Sept 30, 2020
- 28: Reflection: September 28, 2020
- 27: 33113
- 24: Reflection: September 24, 2020
- 20: Reflection: September 20, 2020
- 20: 33019
- 17: Reflection: September 17, 2020
- 14: Reflection: September 14, 2020
- 13: Reflection: September 13, 2020
- 10: Reflection: September 10, 2020
- 06: 33000
August 2020
- 31: Reflection: August 31, 2020
- 30: 32998
- 27: Reflection: August 27, 2020
- 24: Reflection: August 24, 2020
- 20: Reflection: August 20, 2020
- 17: Reflection: August 17, 2020
- 16: 32969
- 13: Reflection: Aug 13
- 09: 32971
- 06: Reflection: August 6, 2020
- 02: Reflection: August 2, 2020
- 02: 32947
July 2020
- 26: 32941
- 20: Reflection: July 16
- 20: Reflection: July 20
- 19: Reflection: July 19, 2020
- 19: 32939
- 13: Reflection: July 13
- 12: Reflection: July 12
- 12: 32903
- 09: Reflection: July 9, 2020
- 05: 32889
- 02: Reflection: July 2, 2020
June 2020
- 29: Reflection: June 29, 2020
- 28: Sermon: Beguiled by Beauty
- 28: Abyss, Mystery, and Wonder
- 24: Reflection: June 24, 2020
- 22: Reflection: June 22, 2020
- 18: Reflection: June 18 2020
- 14: We Are Made for the Beloved
- 07: Beauty, Contemplation, and Radical Compassion
- 04: Reflection: June 4, 2020
May 2020
- 31: Eastertide Pentecost 2020
- 24: Open the Eyes of My Heart
- 21: Reflection: May 21, 2020
- 21: Reflection: May 21, 2020
- 17: Sermon: Kept in Our Hearts
- 17: Heart of the Matter
- 14: Reflection: May 14, 2020
- 14: Reflection: May 14, 2020
- 10: Sermon: No Trouble in My Heart
- 10: No Trouble in my Heart
- 10: Heart of the Matter
- 03: Sermon: Hearts Overflowing
- 03: Sermon: Hearts Overflowing
- 03: EasterTide
April 2020
- 30: Reflection: April 30, 2020
- 30: Reflection: April 30, 2020
- 27: Reflection: April 27, 2020
- 27: Reflection: April 27, 2020
- 26: Straight From the Heart
- 26: Sermon: Straight from the Heart
- 26: Worship Service for Sunday, April 26
- 22: Reflection: April 23, 2020
- 19: Sunday Worship Service
- 16: Reflection: April 16, 2020
- 16: Reflection: April 16, 2020
- 13: Reflection: April 13, 2020
- 13: Reflection: April 13, 2020
- 12: Easter Sunday 2020
- 09: Reflection: April 9, 2020
- 09: Reflection: April 9, 2020
- 06: How to Sew a Face mask
- 05: Sit Up
- 02: Palm Sunday Service
- 02: Reflection: April 2,2020
March 2020
- 29: Lift Up
- 22: Light Up
- 15: Raise Up
- 14: Postponement of Services and Gatherings
- 12: Lent 2020: Day 16
- 11: Lent 2020: Day 15
- 10: Lent 2020: Day 14
- 09: Lent 2020: Day 13
- 08: Taking Up Space
- 08: Lent 2020: Day 12
- 07: Lent 2020: Day 11
- 06: Lent 2020: Day 10
- 05: Lent 2020: Day 9
- 04: Lent 2020: Day 8
- 03: Lent 2020: Day 7
- 02: Lent 2020: Day 6
- 01: The Desert, Wild Beasts, and Finally Angels
- 01: Lent 2020: Day 5
February 2020
- 29: Lent 2020: Day 4
- 28: Lent 2020: Day 3
- 27: Lent 2020: Day 2
- 27: Lent 2020 Day 1
- 23: WHAT WAS THAT?
- 09: Sermon: Disappointment and Compassion
January 2020
- 26: Sermon: Take a Good Look Around
- 26: Take a Good Look Around
- 19: Seeking 2020 Visions of God – Where Will You See God in 2020?
- 12: What on Earth!
- 05: Sermon: Faith, Practice and Magical Thinking
- 05: Epiphany Witness: Seeking 2020 Visions of God
- 05: Faith, Practice, and Magical Thinking
December 2019
- 22: Sermon: H.O.P.E. Heart Opened Please Enter
- 22: H.O.P.E.: Heart Open Please Enter
- 15: That We Might Be Made God
- 08: Glories Stream: JOY
- 03: Sermon: This is my Daily Bread
- 01: Sermon: Live in Heavenly Peace
- 01: Live in Heavenly Peace
November 2019
- 24: Sermon: This Is My Daily Bread
- 24: This Is My Daily Bread
- 17: Sermon: The Heart of Wisdom
- 17: The Heart of Wisdom
- 11: Sermon: One Thousand Gifts – Grace in the Moment
- 10: Can’t Get to Heaven with Nickels in Your Jeans
- 03: Sermon: Looking into the Future in the Rearview Mirror
- 03: Sermon: Looking into the Future in the Rear View Mirror
- 03: Looking to the Future in the Rearview Mirror
October 2019
- 27: Sermon: A Wonder-Full Life Week 4 – Looking with Gratitude
- 27: Looking with Gratitude
- 20: Sermon: A Wonder Full Life Week 3
- 20: Looking Out
- 20: Sermon: A Wonder Full Life Week 3
- 13: Compassion
September 2019
- 29: Sermon: Living a Lover’s Life
- 29: Living A Lover’s Life
- 29: Sermon: Living a Lover’s Life
- 01: Sermon: Moving Out of Scare City
- 01: Moving Out of Scare City
August 2019
- 25: Sermon: Sabbath and the Rhythm of God
- 25: Sabbath and the Rhythm of God
- 18: The Sabbath Community
- 11: Sermon: Sabbath and the Rhythm of God
- 11: Sermon: Sabbath and the Rhythm of God
- 11: Sabbath and the Rhythm of God
- 04: The Sabbath
July 2019
- 14: God Is Doing a New Thing
- 07: Sermon: Reflecting on the First Year
- 07: Reflecting on the First Year
June 2019
May 2019
- 26: Unafraid
- 26: Unafraid
- 19: On Deliverance
- 12: Facing Fear With…Love
- 12: Sermon: Facing Fear with Love
- 05: Holiness and Silliness
April 2019
- 28: Sermon: Breath of God
- 28: The Breath of God
- 21: Good Surprises, Weird Surprises
- 21: Sermon: Good Surprises, Weird Surprises
- 21: April 21
- 20: April 20
- 19: April 19
- 18: April 18
- 17: April 17
- 16: April 16
- 15: April 15
- 14: April 14
- 13: April 13
- 12: April 12
- 11: April 11
- 10: April 10
- 09: April 9
- 08: April 8
- 07: Finding a Word: Listening to the Text
- 07: Sermon: Finding a Word…
- 07: April 7
- 06: April 6
- 05: April 5
- 04: April 4
- 03: April 3
- 02: April 2
- 01: April 1
March 2019
- 31: Listening for Healing
- 31: March 31
- 30: March 30
- 29: March 29
- 28: March 28
- 27: March 27
- 26: March 26
- 25: March 25
- 24: March 24
- 23: March 23
- 22: March 22
- 21: March 21
- 20: March 20
- 19: March 19
- 18: March 18
- 17: Finding Our Breath: Listening to Our Bodies
- 17: Sermon: Finding Our Breath
- 17: March 17
- 16: March 16
- 15: March 15
- 14: March 14
- 13: March 13
- 12: March 12
- 11: March 11
- 10: Finding Your Cave: Listening Spaces
- 10: Sermon: M. Herzog, Mar 10
- 10: Sermon: Finding Your Cave
- 10: March 10
- 09: March 9
- 08: March 8
- 07: March 7
- 03: Lost in Translation
- 03: Sermon: Transfiguration
February 2019
- 24: Love and Vulnerability
- 17: Love is…
- 17: Love is…(Feb 17)
- 10: Love is..
- 03: Sermon: Love is…(Feb 3)
- 03: Love is…
January 2019
- 20: Sermon: E Wine, Red or White?
- 20: Eschatological Wine (Red or White?)
- 13: Sermon: Poured Out (Jan 13)
- 13: Poured Out
- 06: Sermon: Jan 6 2019
- 06: What Can I Give Him?
December 2018
- 23: The Redemption of Scrooge: The Ghost of Christmas Future
- 23: Sermon: God Bless Us Everyone
- 16: God Bless Us Everyone: The Ghost of Christmas Present
- 16: Sermon: God Bless Us Everyone
- 09: Sermon: Advent Week 2 — Hope from Heartbreak
- 09: Hope From Heartbreak
- 02: The Redemption of Scrooge
- 02: Sermon: Advent Week 1 – The Redemption of Scrooge
November 2018
- 25: One Thousand Gifts: Thanks and Giving
- 25: Sermon: Thanks & Giving
- 18: One Thousand Gifts: The Journey from Gratitude to Joy
- 11: One Thousand Gifts: Grace in the Moment
- 11: Sermon: One Thousand Gifts Grace in Moment
- 06: VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – June 24 – 28, 2019
- 04: Remembering Our Saints
October 2018
- 28: Sermon: Esther Week 4: The Spiritual Practice of Celebrating
- 28: Esther Week 4: The Spiritual Practice of Celebrating
- 21: Esther – Week 3: The Spiritual Practice of Holy Boldness
- 21: Sermon: Esther Week 3: The Spiritual Practice of Holy Boldness
- 14: Esther, Week 2: Claiming Our Identity and the Spiritual Practice of Holy Conversation
- 14: Sermon: Esther Week 2: Claiming Our Identity and the Spiritual Practice of Holy Conversation
- 07: Esther, Week 1: Where is God in all of This?
- 07: Sermon: Esther, Week 1: Where is God in all of This?
September 2018
- 30: Grace, Memory, and Mathematical Hyperbole
- 30: Sermon: Grace, Memory, and Mathematical Hyperbole
- 23: Sermon: Compassion, Chutzpah, and Raising Chickens
- 23: Compassion, Chutzpah and Raising Chickens
- 16: On Floods, Fear, and Finding a Home
- 16: Sermon: On Fear, Floods, and Finding Home
- 09: Sermon: Seeds, Weeds, and Good Dirt
- 09: Seeds, Weeds, and Good Dirt
- 02: Sermon: Hesed, Halfheartedness, and the Hokey Pokey
- 02: Lost and Found
August 2018
- 26: Faith, Resilience, and Eleanor Roosevelt
- 21: Sermon: Dayenu: It is Enough
- 19: Breathing In and Breathing Out
- 12: Scandal, Grace and Tennis Shoes
- 12: Sermon: Scandal, Grace, and Tennis Shoes August 12, 2018
- 05: Dayenu: It is Enough
July 2018
June 2018
- 24: Anticipation — Pondering Where We’ll Go
- 17: Affirmation — Considering Where We Are
- 10: Celebrating Where We’ve Come
- 06: Keep Moving
May 2018
- 27: Consequences of Retaining Sin
- 25: What Will You Be Doing on This Memorial Day?
- 13: Why Do People Need the Church?
- 06: Why Do People Need Jesus?
April 2018
- 28: A Way Forward?—for United Methodism?
- 25: Administrative Professionals’ Day: Meet our Office Manager, Dianne Mahler!
- 22: The Narrow Gate and A Tree and Its Fruit
- 20: Teachers’ Strikes and Food Stamps: Whatever Happened to Health, Education & Welfare?
- 15: Ask, Search, Knock & The Golden Rule
- 13: The Role of Community Action Agencies CAAs) & Community Action Napa Valley (CANV)
- 08: Judging Others and Profaning the Holy
- 06: Go Green: Learn more about Napa Methodist’s new compost & recycling system!
- 06: 50 Years after the Dream
- 01: April Fool’s: Death’s Funeral
- 01: Devotional for Easter Sunday, April 1
March 2018
- 31: Lenten Devotional for Saturday, March 31
- 30: Lenten Devotional for Good Friday, March 30
- 29: Lenten Devotional for Holy Thursday, March 29
- 28: Lenten Devotional for Wednesday, March 28
- 27: Lenten Devotional for Tuesday, March 27
- 26: Lenten Devotional for Monday, March 26
- 25: Lenten Devotional for Palm Sunday, March 25
- 24: Lenten Devotional for Saturday, March 24
- 23: Lenten Devotional for Friday, March 23
- 22: Passion Week / Holy Week
- 22: Lenten Devotional for Thursday, March 22
- 21: Lenten Devotional for Wednesday, March 21
- 20: Lenten Devotional for Tuesday, March 20
- 19: Lenten Devotional for Monday, March 19
- 18: Stuck in the Dirt
- 18: Lenten Devotional for Sunday, March 18
- 17: Lenten Devotional for Saturday, March 17
- 16: Lenten Devotional for Friday, March 16
- 15: Lenten Devotional for Thursday, March 15
- 14: Lenten Devotional for Wednesday, March 14
- 13: Yet Another Tragedy of War
- 13: Lenten Devotional for Tuesday, March 13
- 12: Lenten Devotional for Monday, March 12
- 11: Death and Resurrection
- 11: Lenten Devotional for Sunday, March 11
- 10: Lenten Devotional for Saturday, March 10
- 09: Lenten Devotional for Friday, March 9
- 08: Lenten Devotional for Thursday, March 8
- 07: Lenten Devotional for Wednesday, March 7
- 06: Lenten Devotional for Tuesday, March 6
- 05: Lenten Devotional for Monday, March 5
- 04: Let’s Start Over
- 04: Let’s Start Over
- 04: Lenten Devotional for Sunday, March 4
- 03: Lenten Devotional for Saturday, March 3
- 02: Lenten Devotional for Friday, March 2
- 01: Lenten Devotional for Thursday, March 1
February 2018
- 28: Lenten Devotional for Wednesday, February 28
- 27: Lenten Devotional for Tuesday, February 27
- 26: Lenten Devotional for Monday, February 26
- 25: Lenten Devotional for Sunday, February 25
- 24: Lenten Devotional for Saturday, February 24
- 23: Lenten Devotional for Friday, February 23
- 22: Lenten Devotional for Thursday, February 22
- 21: Lenten Devotional for Wednesday, February 21
- 20: Lenten Devotional for Tuesday, February 20
- 19: Lenten Devotional for Monday, February 19
- 18: Death and Resurrection
- 18: Lenten Devotional for Sunday, February 18
- 17: Lenten Devotional for Saturday, February 17
- 16: Lenten Devotional for Friday, February 16
- 15: Lenten Devotional for Thursday, February 15
- 14: Valentine’s Day / Ash Wednesday
- 14: Lenten Devotional for Ash Wednesday, February 14
- 08: Transfiguration Sunday
January 2018
- 25: A Gathering of the Orders
- 15: United Methodist Bishops condemn President Trump’s “offensive” remarks against immigrants
- 13: Event Promotion at Napa Methodist Church
- 05: G.R.A.P.E. Express Children’s Worship News
- 05: Understanding Epiphany as a Way of Seeing
December 2017
- 22: Fulfillment of the Christmas Season: Emmanuel, God with Us!
- 19: Spiritual Defiance III; Faith as Resistance to Empire
- 07: Spiritual Defiance II: Faith as Resistance to Orthodoxy
- 05: Advent Candle Lighting Liturgy
- 01: Sneak Peek at the 9:30 G.R.A.P.E. Express December Lesson Plan
November 2017
- 30: Spiritual Defiance I: Faith as Resistance to Ego
- 28: Staff & Leadership Spotlight: 11:00 G.R.A.P.E. Express Leader, Susan (Dykstra) Sanderson
- 16: The Real Story of the First Thanksgiving
- 14: Staff and Leadership Spotlight: Communications Specialist Brooke Eikenberry
- 07: Staff and Leadership Spotlight: Director of Music Jan Lanterman
- 01: Staff and Leadership Spotlight: Invite Lay Leader Holly Zaccone
October 2017
- 30: Sneak Peak at the 9:30 G.R.A.P.E. Express November Lesson Plan
- 25: Concerning Anger … The Rest of the Story from my Message on October 22nd!
- 24: Staff and Leadership Spotlight: Director of Fusion Worship Ministries, JoAnne Neish
- 19: A Visit from our California Nevada Conference Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño
- 17: Staff and Leadership Spotlight: Director of Youth and Family Ministries Keith Calara
- 12: Fire Resources
- 04: The Life Everlasting: End of Life Issues
- 03: Yet Another Mass Shooting
- 03: Staff and Leadership Spotlight: Grow Lay Leader Austin Eikenberry
September 2017
- 30: 9:30 G.R.A.P.E. Express October Lesson Plan
- 27: Out, Out Damn Spot!
- 26: Staff and Leadership Spotlight: Director of Children’s Ministries Vicki Poli
- 21: Pending Devastation of Another Kind
- 19: Staff and Leadership Spotlight: Lay Speaker Michael Herzog
- 10: The Forgiveness of Sins
- 07: Acts of God and Other Disasters of Biblical Proportion
- 03: Fusion Message: Listening to God
- 03: CREED – What Christians Believe and Why
August 2017
- 30: Disunity in Christ; Uncovering the Hidden forces That Keep Us Apart
- 28: G.R.A.P.E Express Fall Series
- 27: Bishop Carcano One Service
- 22: A Total Eclipse of the Son
- 18: Racism – a National Disgrace
- 01: Napa Methodist Support for the Transgendered
July 2017
- 26: A Little Child Shall Lead Them
- 20: Color-Code the Apostles’ Creed
- 13: Help Make Vacation Bible School a Success!
- 13: Report from our Missionary Katherine Parker
- 06: Explorations on our Journey toward Sanctuary
June 2017
- 28: The Hope Center’s passing of the Torch
- 26: Vacation Bible School is July 24-28, 2017!
- 23: The Creator’s Art Camp for Kids is July 10-13!
- 15: The Role of Conviviality in Public Discourse
- 07: Napa Methodist 4th of July Parade Float
- 06: Faith is the Dynamic, Vital Relationship People Have With God
- 05: Statement from the Napa United Methodist Women
- 04: Racial Discrimination/A More Perfect Union?
May 2017
- 30: UMW Update
- 28: Life, Liberty, and Property?
- 24: Remembering and Honoring Napa’s War Dead, and Our Own
- 21: Traditions
- 14: Reaching Grace Through Trust
- 07: Releasing Those Oppressed Captives
- 02: Prayers for Bishop Karen Oliveto and the United Methodist Church II
April 2017
- 30: From Resurrection to Insurrection
- 25: Faith Sign-On Letter to Governor Brown
- 24: Prayers for Bishop Karen Oliveto and The United Methodist Church
- 23: A Tale of Two Creations
- 19: Remembering (or Discovering Anew) Mahatma Gandhi, Part III
- 16: Oh, What a Beautiful Morning!
- 16: Devotional for Easter Sunday, April 16
- 15: Lent Devotional for Saturday, April 15
- 14: Lent Devotional for Good Friday, April 14
- 13: Lent Devotional for Holy Thursday, April 13
- 12: Remembering (or Discovering Anew) Mahatma Gandhi, Part II
- 12: Lent Devotional for Wednesday, April 12
- 11: Lent Devotional for Tuesday, April 11
- 10: Lent Devotional for Monday, April 10
- 09: From a “Survival Mentality” to A Life of Generosity
- 09: Creed Lent Blog for April 9 -15
- 09: Lent Devotional for Palm Sunday, April 9
- 08: Lent Devotional for Saturday, April 8
- 07: Lent Devotional for Friday, April 7
- 06: Remembering (or Discovering Anew) Mahatma Gandhi
- 06: Lent Devotional for Thursday, April 6
- 05: Lent Devotional for Wednesday, April 5
- 04: Farewell Marvin & Ingrid Wray
- 04: Lent Devotional for Tuesday, April 4
- 03: Lent Devotional for Monday, April 3
- 02: Creed Lent Blog for April 2-8, 2017
- 02: From Serve Us to Service
- 02: Lent Devotional for Sunday, April 2
- 01: Lent Devotional for Saturday, April 1
March 2017
- 31: Lent Devotional for Friday, March 31
- 30: Lent Devotional for Thursday, March 30
- 29: Easter Eggstravaganza!
- 29: Lent Devotional for Wednesday, March 29
- 28: Holly Near in Concert Press Release
- 28: Lent Devotional for Tuesday, March 28
- 27: Lent Devotional for Monday, March 27
- 26: Creed Lent Blog for March 26 – April 1
- 26: Shift From Membership to Discipleship (A Life of Obeying Jesus)
- 26: Lent Devotional for Sunday, March 26
- 25: Lent Devotional for Saturday, March 25
- 24: Lent Devotional for Friday, March 24
- 23: Lent Devotional for Thursday, March 23
- 22: Lent Devotional for Wednesday, March 22
- 21: Reflections on Borders & Identity
- 21: Lent Devotional for Tuesday, March 21
- 20: Lent Devotional for Monday, March 20th
- 19: From Membership to Discipleship
- 19: Creed Lent Blog for March 19 – 25: The Holy Spirit
- 19: Lent Devotional for Sunday, March 19th
- 18: Lent Devotional for Saturday, March 18th
- 17: Lent Devotional for Friday, March 17th
- 16: Lent Devotional for Thursday, March 16th
- 15: Lent Devotional for Wednesday, March 15
- 14: Lent Devotional for Tuesday, March 14th
- 13: Lent Devotional for Monday, March 13th
- 12: Creed Lent Devotional for March 12 – 18, 2017
- 12: From Worship As Event to Lifestyle
- 12: Lent Devotional for Sunday, March 12th
- 11: Lent Devotional for Saturday, March 11th
- 10: Lent Devotional for Friday, March 10th
- 09: Lent Devotional for Thursday, March 9th
- 08: Lent Devotional for Wednesday, March 8th
- 07: Considering Offering Sanctuary to Undocumented Immigrants
- 07: Lent Devotional for Tuesday, March 7th
- 06: Lent Devotional for Monday, March 6th
- 05: G.R.A.P.E. Express Lent Study Guide
- 05: From Fellowship to Hospitality
- 05: Lent Devotional for Sunday, March 5th
- 04: Lent Devotional for Saturday, March 4th
- 03: Lent Devotional for Friday, March 3rd
- 02: Lent Devotional for Thursday, March 2nd
- 01: Lent Devotional for Wednesday, March 1st
February 2017
- 26: And None Shall Make Them Afraid
- 19: Welcome and Thanks to Marvin Wray
- 19: Welcome and Thanks to Marvin Wray
- 05: Christianity and Guns
- 02: Worship Etiquette
January 2017
- 29: Christianity and Healthcare
- 26: Eliminating Homelessness in Napa
- 22: A Christian Response to Islamic Extremism
- 19: Celebrating Stories that Matter at The Golden Globes, Part II
- 16: Confirmation Classes are Starting!
- 15: Immigrants and the Bible
- 12: Celebrating Stories that Matter at The Golden Globes, Part I
- 08: Practicing Politics, Keeping Faith
December 2016
- 11: Hope
- 09: Save the Date!
- 08: Napa UMW and Stop Hunger Now
- 07: The Current Landscape of Youth and Family Ministry
- 06: UMW’s Dine and Donate Fundraiser Tomorrow!
November 2016
- 30: Celebrating Our Magnificent Mini Thrift Shop
- 29: 0830 Wednesday Conversation Group
- 27: Faith Outside the Box
- 22: Happy Thanksgiving!
- 20: The Campaign for Napa Methodist
- 17: As Napa Methodists, we are committed to faithfully participate in ministries by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service, and our witness!
- 10: A Difficult Day
- 06: The Tabernacle, The Sanctuary and The Tent of Meeting
- 02: Stories of Sacrifice
October 2016
- 27: Come Dream With Us!
- 23: The Campaign for Napa Methodist
- 16: The Campaign for Napa Methodist
- 12: Autumn Leaves: What Ever Happened to Kingdomtide?
- 09: The Campaign for Napa Methodist
- 02: Insights from the Bullpen on “Trinity” – WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY
September 2016
- 30: Song for Trinity Sunday
- 29: The Covenant We Uphold: What Does a Bishop Do and Why Should We Care?
- 29: The Trinity
- 28: Trinity
- 28: Insights from the Bullpen on “Revelation”
- 28: Insights from the Bullpen on “Charity”
- 27: Meditation for Trinity
- 26: Trinity
- 25: Insights from the Bullpen on “Sin”
- 24: Sin
- 23: Sin
- 22: SIN
- 22: A Way of Seeing: Learning from Past Tragic Mistakes
- 21: Sin
- 20: SIN
- 19: SIN
- 19: SIN
- 17: Revelation
- 16: REVELATION
- 15: God’s Revelation: Ever-present Love, Joy and Beauty
- 14: Revelation
- 13: Revelation
- 12: Revelation
- 12: Revelation
- 10: God
- 09: God
- 09: Pomp & Circumstance NOT!!!: Graduation without the Hoopla
- 08: God
- 07: What about God?
- 06: GOD: Powerful Mystery. Mysterious Power. Center of everything. Center of me.
- 05: God
- 05: GOD
- 03: Charity
- 02: Charity
- 01: Charity
August 2016
- 31: Charity
- 31: Engaging in Our Theological Task, Part 3 (or why I can’t just tell you what to believe)
- 30: Charity
- 29: Charity
- 27: Believe
- 27: Believe
- 26: Believe
- 26: A Celebration of the National Park System’s Centennial
- 26: Believe
- 25: Engaging in Our Theological Task, Part 2 (or why I can’t just tell you what to believe)
- 25: Believe
- 24: Believe
- 24: Believe
- 24: Introduction to Speaking of God . . . Three
- 18: Engaging in Our Theological Task (or why I can’t just tell you what to believe)
- 09: Wellness Tip #4: The Secret to Longevity
- 03: Make America “Good” Again?
July 2016
- 28: Words of Wisdom on the Practice of Prayer
- 23: FaithLink
- 21: Training for the Games
- 21: Donning the Whole Armor of God
- 12: What Trip Will I Take This Summer?
- 12: Wellness Tip #3: The One Tip You Probably Never Thought Of!
- 05: Have You Been Led By a Little Child Lately?
June 2016
- 28: What Do You Celebrate on Independence Day?
- 24: Called to Be Faithful
- 20: Wednesday Morning Conversation Group News
- 14: How Does the Church Provide Light to a World of Darkness?
- 13: SPEAKING OF GOD . . . THREE!
- 09: Where Do We Go to Be the Church?
- 06: Wellness Tip #2: Why Your Health May Be at Risk
- 06: Called to Love
May 2016
- 29: Called to Suffer
- 25: Do United Methodists Really Make A Difference?
- 24: Grape Express: Did You Know?
- 22: Called to Go
- 20: Healing Our Heart and Church Divisions as United Methodists
- 17: Small Group Spotlight on the Sunday Night Book Study
- 15: The Call: The Life and Message of The Apostle Paul
- 10: Small Group Spotlight on Friday Ride (Cycling Group)
- 09: Celebrating Our Character as United Methodists
- 08: Love Trumps Fear – Entering into the Flow of Life – Reframing the Two Impostors
- 03: Celebrating Mothers’ and Mother Figures’ Roles
- 03: Small Group Spotlight on “Loving Ourselves to Total Wellness: Continuing the Conversation”
- 02: Clarity and Guidance – Choosing Nurturing and Centering Thoughts
April 2016
- 26: Small Group Spotlight on The Wednesday 0830 Conversation Group
- 24: Truth & Forgiveness and Gratitude – Making Peace with Life’s Challenges
- 22: What Makes Napa Methodist a Teaching Church?
- 17: Abundance and Love: Embracing Compassionate Living
- 10: Safety & Security; Pleasure
- 03: Safe and Secure: Am I Enough?
March 2016
- 31: Easter Isn’t Just a Sunday!
- 30: G.R.A.P.E. Express Update
- 27: Easter happens when The Spiritual Win (and the religious are set free)
- 27: Devotional for Easter Sunday, March 27
- 26: Devotional for Holy Saturday, March 26
- 25: Devotional for Good Friday, March 25
- 24: New Hearing Assistance System at Napa Methodist Church
- 24: Devotional for Maundy Thursday, March 24
- 23: The Role an Act of Terror Plays in Easter
- 23: Devotional for Wednesday, March 23
- 22: Devotional for Tuesday, March 22
- 21: Devotional for Monday, March 21
- 21: Eggstravaganza on Saturday, March 26th from 2-4 pm!
- 20: Devotional for Palm Sunday, March 20
- 19: Devotional for Saturday, March 19
- 18: COVENANT BIBLE STUDY RIDES AGAIN
- 18: Devotional for Friday, March 18
- 17: Devotional for Thursday, March 17
- 16: Grape Express 2
- 16: Devotional for Wednesday, March 16
- 15: Devotional for Tuesday, March 15
- 14: Devotional for Monday, March 14
- 13: What’s On the (Spiritual) Final Exam?
- 13: Devotional for Sunday, March 13
- 12: Devotional for Saturday, March 12
- 11: Devotional for Friday, March 11
- 10: What Is Lent Anyway, Part IV?
- 10: Devotional for Thursday, March 10
- 09: Devotional for Wednesday, March 9
- 08: Devotional for Tuesday, March 8
- 07: Devotional for Monday, March 7
- 06: Devotional for Sunday, March 6
- 05: Devotional for Saturday, March 5
- 04: Devotional for Friday, March 4
- 03: Devotional for Thursday, March 3
- 02: What Is Lent Anyway, Part III?
- 02: Devotional for Wednesday, March 2
- 01: Devotional for Tuesday, March 1
February 2016
- 29: Devotional for Monday, February 29
- 28: How to Be Spiritual and Not Religious (as taught by Jesus of Nazareth)
- 28: Devotional for Sunday, February 28
- 27: Devotional for Saturday, February 27
- 26: Devotional for Friday, February 26
- 25: What Is Lent Anyway? (Part II)
- 25: Devotional for Thursday, February 25
- 24: Devotional for Wednesday, February 24
- 23: Devotional for Tuesday, February 23
- 22: Devotional for Monday, February 22
- 21: Devotional for Sunday, February 21
- 20: Devotional for Saturday, February 20
- 19: Devotional for Friday, February 19
- 18: What is Lent Anyway?
- 18: Devotional for Thursday, February 18
- 17: Devotional for Wednesday, February 17
- 16: Devotional for Tuesday, February 16
- 15: Devotional for Monday, February 15
- 14: Devotional for Sunday, February 14
- 13: Devotional for Saturday, February 13
- 12: Devotional for Friday, February 12
- 11: The Wind Beneath My Pipes?
- 11: Devotional for Thursday, February 11
- 10: Devotional for Ash Wednesday
- 04: Spiritual but Not Religious
January 2016
- 29: Retreat!
- 28: Ordinary Time
- 28: Peace on Earth
- 28: A Life of Success or Significance
- 25: 8:30 AM Wednesday Small Group
- 22: Revival!
- 21: G.R.A.P.E. Express Update
- 14: An Unbridled Search for Truth
- 11: 2015 Year in Review
- 08: Longest Night
- 07: On Being a Middle-of-the-Road Extremist
- 01: New Year’s Blessings
December 2015
- 22: A Self-Care Resolution for the New Year?
- 19: Longest Night Service Dec. 22nd, 7:30 pm, Asbury Room and Labyrinth Courtyard
- 15: Stars of Glory this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday!
- 15: So Many Prayers for Peace, Such Vital Work for Justice
- 09: It’s Time to Lift Our Eyes
- 04: New G.R.A.P.E. Express Children’s Ministries Policy
- 03: The Longest Nights of the Year
- 03: Waiting for Christmas
- 01: G.R.A.P.E. Express Update
November 2015
- 27: Advent is Coming
- 25: OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS . . .
- 24: A Thanksgiving Offering to Honor our Napa Community Seventh-day Adventist Friends
- 23: Out of Our Past
- 18: G.R.A.P.E. Express Update
- 17: The Sound of a Trumpet
- 16: Balcony, Row 3
- 12: It’s Not Your Birthday!
- 07: Choir Notes
- 04: Searching for Community
- 01: Just One Dream: Our Legacy
October 2015
- 30: Coming Home/Going Home
- 28: Cleaning Up the Church After the Earthquake
- 25: GROW: The Sermon in Word and Song: Personal spirituality and Accountable Discipleship
- 22: New Children’s Choir Starting at Napa Methodist!
- 21: Outreach this Halloween
- 20: G.R.A.P.E. Express Update
- 18: SERVE: Living More Like Jesus
- 17: Wednesday Morning Conversation Group
- 16: Amazing Grace
- 15: FAQ: What is a small group and why should I care?
- 11: INVITE: Being Part of the Body of Christ
- 10: G.R.A.P.E. Express Update
- 09: Fusion Worship Ministries
- 09: New Logo
- 07: Home for Thanksgiving
- 04: Invite: Becoming Part of the Body of Christ
September 2015
- 25: Worldwide Communion Sunday on October 4, 2015
- 20: The Message of Revelation – Part 1
- 13: Jesus and the End of the Age
- 06: Visions of Heavens and Angels
August 2015
- 24: Sacrament – August 30th
- 24: Sacrament – August 30th
- 24: Sacrament – August 30th
- 24: Sacrament – August 30th
- 24: Sacrament – August 30th
- 17: Love – August 23rd
- 17: Love – August 23rd
- 17: Love – August 23rd
- 17: Love – August 23rd
- 17: Love – August 23rd
- 16: Holy Spirit
- 10: Holy Spirit – August 16th
- 10: Holy Spirit – August 16th
- 10: Holy Spirit – August 16th
- 10: Holy Spirit – August 16th
- 10: Holy Spirit – August 16th
- 10: Holy Spirit – August 16th
- 03: Redemption – August 9th
- 03: Redemption – August 9th
- 03: Redemption – August 9th
- 03: Redemption – August 9th
- 03: Redemption – August 9th
- 03: Redemption – August 9th
- 03: Redemption – August 9th
- 03: Redemption – August 9th
July 2015
- 27: Salvation – August 2nd
- 27: Salvation – August 2nd
- 27: Salvation – August 2nd
- 27: Salvation – August 2nd
- 27: Salvation – August 2nd
- 20: Eternal Life – July 26th
- 20: Eternal Life – July 26th
- 20: Eternal Life – July 26th
- 20: Eternal Life – July 26th
- 20: Eternal Life – July 26th
October 2014
- 18: Speaking of God, MERCY, Week 6 Day 7
- 17: Speaking of God, MERCY, Week 6 Day 6
- 16: Speaking of God, MERCY, Week 6 Day 5
- 15: Speaking of God, MERCY, Week 6 Day 4
- 14: Speaking of God, MERCY, Week 6 Day 3
- 13: Speaking of God, MERCY, Week 6 Day 2
- 12: Speaking of God, MERCY, Week 6 Day 1
- 12: Speaking of God, MERCY, Week 6 Day 1
- 11: Speaking of God, HOPE, Week 5 Day 7
- 10: Speaking of God, HOPE, Week 5 Day 6
- 09: Speaking of God, HOPE, Week 5 Day 5
- 08: Speaking of God, HOPE, Week 5 Day 4
- 07: Speaking of God, HOPE, Week 5 Day 3
- 06: Speaking of God, HOPE, Week 5 Day 2
- 05: Speaking of God, HOPE, Week 5 Day 1
- 04: Speaking of God, ATONEMENT, Week 4 Day 7
- 03: Speaking of God, ATONEMENT, Week 4 Day 6
- 02: Speaking of God, ATONEMENT, Week 4 Day 5
- 01: Speaking of God, ATONEMENT, Week 4 Day 4
September 2014
- 30: Speaking of God, ATONEMENT, Week 4 Day 3
- 29: Speaking of God, ATONEMENT, Week 4 Day 2
- 28: Speaking of God, ATONEMENT, Week 4 Day 1
- 27: Speaking of God, WISDOM, Week 3 Day 7
- 26: Speaking of God, WISDOM, Week 3 Day 6
- 25: Speaking of God, WISDOM, Week 3 Day 5
- 24: Speaking of God, WISDOM, Week 3 Day 4
- 23: Speaking of God, WISDOM, Week 3 Day 3
- 22: Speaking of God, WISDOM, Week 3 Day 2
- 21: Speaking of God, WISDOM, Week 3 Day 1
- 20: Speaking of God, FAITH, Week 2 Day 7
- 19: Speaking of God, FAITH, Week 2 Day 6
- 18: Speaking of God, FAITH, Week 2 Day 5
- 17: Speaking of God, FAITH, Week 2 Day 4
- 16: Speaking of God, FAITH, Week 2 Day 3
- 15: Speaking of God, FAITH, Week 2 Day 2
- 14: Speaking of God, FAITH, Week 2 Day 1
- 14: Speaking of God, GRACE, Week 1 Day 7
- 14: Speaking of God, GRACE, Week 1 Day 6
- 14: Speaking of God, GRACE, Week 1 Day 5
- 14: Speaking of God, GRACE, Week 1 Day 4
- 14: Speaking of God, GRACE, Week 1 Day 3
- 14: Speaking of God, GRACE, Week 1 Day 2
- 14: Speaking of God, GRACE – Week 1, Day 1
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