[Readings of John 10:1–10 and John 14:1–14 in conversation with Exodus 3, Acts 17, and more]
A Case for same-sex marriage and LGBTQ+ full inclusion in the church
I’m not a fan of contemporary Christian music. I find the words to be so… empty. To me, it sounds like recycled…
This is a really profound concept, but think about it. Followers of Jesus, follow…
(A reading of Luke 13:10–17)
In a season of transition, this can be such a hard thing. Where will I be in a few months? Will I like it? Will I be happy? I…
The way Jesus lived, summoned the…
This past summer as I was in Seattle for an internship with Valley & Mountain, a socially progressive church, or should I…
Hello. I am Rev Jon Umbdenstock.
I often feel like a misfit. I’m too conservative. Too progressive. I’m “too Christian.” Not “Christian-like” enough. Too goofy. Too serious. Too…