When the ministry of PVCC was launched in 1966 members described the church as a “Gathered and Scattered” community. They said that they “Gathered to study and worship in order to be prepared to be the Scattered Presence in the world witnessing to the world about life revealed in Jesus Christ by Working for Justice… Read more FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR
I am looking forward to our house church discussions in March. I believe this will be a great time for us to share more deeply with one another our hopes for the future of PVCC, and to learn about the theology and history of our church. If you have not signed up because you lack… Read more FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR
Last Sunday in worship two people mentioned Senate Bill 2453, a bill “concerning religious freedom with respect to marriage.” I will have copies of the bill available on Sunday for people interested in reading it. The bill is breath taking in its scope. Section1 provides exemption for individuals and religious entities from being required by… Read more FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR: SB 2453
Last Sunday, my sermon focused on 8th day people. The eighth day is understood as the 1st day of God’s new creation. The lectionary reading told of Jesus’ baptism. In some traditions the baptismal fount has eight sides. The symbolism of eight sides is meant to convey the idea that when we come up out… Read more FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR ~ EIGHTH DAY PEOPLE
January 19, 2014 Pine Valley Christian Church Matthew 5:1-12 Rev. David Hansen Jesus begins his ministry by telling us that the kingdom of God is at hand. It is upon us and among us and all around us. We are in the midst of the kingdom. God is not far away, but close at hand.… Read more We Live in Two Realms
We have launched our study of the Gospel of John, using John Shelby Spong’s The Fourth Gospel: Tales of a Jewish Mystic as our guide. If you were not able to attend the first session, or do not have a copy of Bishop Spong’s book, do not fear, there is a place at the table… Read more FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR
Welcome to the New Year! I want to invite you to join us for our Seekers Class on Sunday at 9:00 am. We are studying the Gospel of John. If you love this gospel or if you have never read it or you are somewhere in between, we have a place for you. Please join… Read more FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR
Christmas is more than a date on the calendar. It is a love story that comes to us wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger. Angels, shepherds and magi were drawn to the light of this love. And now it is our turn to journey to Bethlehem. The One who meets us there… Read more FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR ~ ADVENT / CHRISTMAS MEDITATION
This Sunday, the second Sunday in Advent when we welcome Jesus as the Prince of Peace. Our readings are from Isaiah 11:1-10 and Matthew 3:1-12. The Isaiah passage appeals to me in a special way as I think about the message of peace. Indeed, it is often called “The Peaceable Kingdom.” It is a marvelous… Read more FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR ~ THOUGHTS FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
First, I want to thank members and friends of PVCC for giving me the opportunity to go to Fort Benning, Georgia with Julie Lane. We had a great experience with the thousands of others who gathered this year to call for the closing of the School of Americas. We will share some of the highlights… Read more FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR ~