The Pew Forum on Religion in Public Life reports that nearly a quarter of American adults report that they have no religious affiliation, an all time high. The majority of these persons say they are “spiritual, but not religious.” American young adults, persons in their 20s and 30s, share common critiques of “organized religion.” A majority of them say the church is full of people who are judgmental and hypocritical. Further, they say the church is anti-gay, anti-women, and anti-science. In this preaching series, we will explore these criticisms as we seek to answer the question: Why Church?
June 4 |
Because we’re trying to be real. |
Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka |
Pride Sunday, June 11 |
Because love is God’s gift. |
Rev. Dr. Dionne Boyice |
Father’s Day, June 18 |
Because women are called. |
Rev. Anna Owens |
June 25 |
Because we see God in science. |
Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka |
Because we see God in science.
June 25, 2023 - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka
June 25, 2023 - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka
Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka explores the criticism that the church is anti-science. Our scripture reading is Romans 12:1-2.
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Because women are called.
June 18, 2023 - Rev. Anna Owens
June 18, 2023 - Rev. Anna Owens
Rev. Anna Owens explores the criticism that the church is anti-women. Our scripture reading is Luke 7:36-50.
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Because love is God’s gift.
June 11, 2023 - Rev. Dr. Dionne Boyice
June 11, 2023 - Rev. Dr. Dionne Boyice
Rev. Dr. Dionne Boyice explores the criticism that the church is anti-gay. Our scripture reading is John 3:16-17.
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Because we’re trying to be real.
June 4, 2023 - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka
June 4, 2023 - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka
If we are honest, as sinful human beings we judge others too readily and we are hypocritical in that we do not always act in accordance with what we say. Given that, the call of the church is to be authentic, to be honest, to be real. Our scripture reading is Romans 14:1-12.
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