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Repentance Reimagined: No self-flagellation required

Repentance Reimagined: No self-flagellation required

When many people hear the word repentance, they imagine groveling. Long lists of sins. Heavy shame. Maybe even punishment. But the word Jesus uses in…
September 29, 20252 min
Weather-Related Changes to This Week’s Events

Weather-Related Changes to This Week’s Events

Due to the winter weather, we’re making a few changes to keep everyone safe: Tonight’s group cooking for the Friday Café is cancelled. Meal organizer…
February 13, 20251 min
Guest Preacher Virginia Coakley

Guest Preacher Virginia Coakley

This Sunday, we are privileged to receive the preaching of Rev. Virginia Coakley. Rev. Virginia Coakley is an ordained Teaching Elder in the Presbyterian Church…
May 15, 20252 min
The Lord’s Prayer Series Recap

The Lord’s Prayer Series Recap

Our recent series on the Lord's Prayer explored its timeless words with fresh eyes. More than just a prayer, it’s a framework for the kind…
February 3, 20253 min
About the Next Four Years

About the Next Four Years

Four years ago, we watched as Donald Trump’s presidency filled the airwaves with outrage. Every day there was a new scandal, a new cruelty, a…
January 29, 20253 min
Pecha Kucha Coffee Hour – What a Day!

Pecha Kucha Coffee Hour – What a Day!

It's official: our first ever Pecha Kucha Coffee Hour was a hit. For those who missed it, Pecha Kucha is a rapid-fire presentation style: 20…
September 29, 20252 min
Merger Conversations Update

Merger Conversations Update

Over the past year, the leadership teams of Hillside and Sanctuary have been on an intentional journey – one focused on surfacing the values, cares,…
January 24, 20253 min