Epiclesis has a fall retreat coming up. Our aim is to look closely at the “Great Tradition” and see how it serves as a foundational guide for shaping a believer’s mind, character, and faith. So, just what is the Great Tradition?
Join Pastor Chris as he answers that question and looks at one of the great passages of Philippians through the lens of spiritual formation. He writes this, "We cannot master the story that God is writing. But we can choose to immerse ourselves in the mystery of a living process we cannot control. And that is where Christ-shaped people are formed."
For more information about the fall retreat, or Dr. Jim Hart, check out this link on the Epiclesis website (https://www.epiclesis.org/2015/08/hold-the-date-for-the-fall-retreat/).
20 Sept 2026
Tender Mercies
We’ve been talking the last few Sundays about psalms and looking at them through a lens developed by Walter Brueggemann. He says that all of human life with God moves through three seasons: Orientation, Disorientation, and New Orientation.
Pastor Chris shared that his life had recently been through that three part cycle. He said, "In each of those places— especially if I turn around and look back at what happened and where I’ve been— I see God’s tender mercies." That phrase, "tender mercy," appears in several psalms including the one we looked at on this Sunday.
Join us for the final in our short series in the psalms and hear several that punctuated our pastor's recent past-- and in which you may find encouragement as well.
Note: The artwork associated with this sermon/podcast is titled "Tender Mercy" by Steve and Tonya Vistaune.
13 Sept 2026
Humble Confidence
We just spent several weeks in the Gospel of Matthew. Now, we've pivoted into the lectionary psalm passages. Pastor Chris embarked on a four-week look at those psalms, but we're also looking at how and if those psalms might point to some of the wonderful signs and wonders of the stories we encountered in Matthew.
In this third of the series, we look at Psalm 103 and at two or three of its delightful lines that seem speak to two of the characters we met along the way in Matthew's Gospel. Question: Is there a way that we can bless the Lord? You bet. Join us and find out!
The main image associated with this sermon/podcast is titled "A Reason to Hope" by Becky Hefty.
Other images that Pastor Chris referred to in the sermon are these:
Duc in Altum Chapel at Magdala: "The Encounter" by Daniel Cariola (https://www.epiclesis.org/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2026/06/3-The-Encounter-Chapel-screen.jpg).
Closer detail (https://www.epiclesis.org/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2026/06/The-Encounter-Daniel-Cariola-Duc-in-Altum-Chapel.jpg).
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