Advent Devotional Resources
December is busy, and it’s so easy to see our attention shifted away from our longing for hope and peace to emerge in our lives and world. If you are needing prayer resources to help center your spiritual seeking, there are free downloads or videos that you can use to guide your conversations with God […]
Gratitude Prepares Us for Advent
Dear Church of the Foothills, This Sunday, we are doing something a little bit different. On this final day of our church worship calendar, you will hear multiple voices during worship reflecting on the gift of gratitude. You will earn that the first prayer many Jewish people speak upon waking up is “thanks”. You will […]
Introducing our New Director of Christian Education
Dear Church, After an interview process that had us speak with five qualified candidates, I am very excited to introduce you to our new Director of Christian Education, Cristina Flores. Cristina is a familiar face as she currently serves as our Office Manager. She has earned high marks for her willingness to get things done […]
New Series: One on One With God
Ask God a question. Any question. What would you ask? Our new series beginning September 8 (on Rally Day) imagines that we have the opportunity to sit down and have a One on One with God or Jesus. As wild as that might be, those kinds of conversation are woven throughout scripture, from the Old […]
June Series: Blue Zones
Is the good life possible? Based on the social media filling our feeds, hawking miracle cures, muscle-enhancing supplements, perfect workouts, and easy diets, people are concerned about living the good life – being healthy, living well into their senior years, and enjoying the fullness of life. There’s a market to exploit as much as it […]
Every Sunday Is Easter
Something happens in the Gospel stories after Easter, after the Resurrection. The early church begins a pattern of gathering together to tell stories, pray, listen, and break bread together on the first day of the week, mirroring the empty tomb and the startling news that Jesus had risen. Decades and centuries later, churches gather on […]
The Rhythm of Holy Week
In his book, “The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory”, Tim Alberta introduces readers to pastor Brian Zahnd of Word of Life Church in St. Joseph’s, Missouri, who was initially wrapped up in the intense political campaigns of 2016 as an evangelical, conservative pastor but grew disillusioned as he felt like the words and way […]
What is the Ministry Fair?
After worship on February 25, the Ministry Fair kicks off, a new event designed to introduce our community, new or familiar, to the various ways to serve and see your love grow at Church of the Foothills. You’ll get a passport after worship and be invited to check off each station as you explore our […]
A Conversation on Indigeneity
On Thursday, February 22, we’ll welcome (again) Rev. David Bell, Minister of Indigenous Justice, to share in a conversation of listening and learning around the work of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) to address and dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery. This event is in-person and online. Register and join the Zoom link here. The Conversation—Indigeneity—Thursday […]
Ash Wednesday Meditation – February 14, 6:30 PM
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, an intentional 40 day season to help followers of Jesus prepare for Easter. Typically, this season is centered in prayer, fasting, silence, and acts of service. Church of the Foothills will mark the beginning of this season with a simple virtual only time of meditation and reflection att […]