Spiritual Formation: From Resentment to Gratitude

Sunday, May 5 by Pastor Walt

Passage: Matthew 20:10-16

Another movement of the Spirit is growing us from selfishly resentful souls to people who experience the wideness of God’s generous grace and give thanks. … read more ›

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Spiritual Formation: From Fear to Love

Sunday, Apr 28 by Pastor Walt

Passage: 1 John 4:16-21

Another movement of the Spirit is our moving beyond anxiety and fears as the defining feature of our lives and becoming people centered in love of God and others, a place of spiritual peacefulness. … read more ›

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Spiritual Formation: From Illusion to Prayer

Sunday, Apr 21 by Pastor Walt

Passage: Mark 1:35

Another movement of the Spirit is to go from the illusion of our independence or control of life to our awareness of our connection to God and our desire to be in prayerful relation with God. … read more ›

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Spiritual Formation: From Opaqueness to Transparency

Sunday, Apr 14 by Pastor Walt

Passage: 1 Corinthians 13:12

One of the basic movements of the Spirit is to go from not seeing what is around us in the light of God to gaining that discernment. Mystery becomes sacred. … read more ›

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Beyond Our Five Senses

Sunday, Apr 7 by Spencer Topham

Passage: John 20:19-31

The Disciple Thomas has long been known as the doubting Disciple, and has been painted in such a way that can lead Christians and non-believers to think that doubt and faith are mutually exclusive. Could this assumption be a mistake, though? Could Thomas be the most relatable of all the disciples ... … read more ›

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Apr 1

Service Opportunity in Our Office

Ever since Bill retired from his volunteer position as receptionist in the Church office Debbie has been running around with her “hair on fire!” We need some help with answering the phone greeting visitors and some other basic ... read more ›

Mar 2

Some Tasty Music

What a marvelous series of concerts we have had at LJUMC recently. In January our Family Concert at Methodist featured singer and musician Tim Foley and three friends providing rousing Irish music with guitar mandolin violin uilleann bag pipes and ... read more ›

Feb 1

It's Good To Know Where You're Headed

I’ve got a great t-shirt that says “Not all who wander are lost.” I got it at the Grand Canyon and it reminds me of the renewal that comes with a purposeful change-of-pace. Wandering around can be great fun re-laxing and ... read more ›

Jun 28 SUMMER POPS 2013

CHANCEL CHOIR ANNUAL POPS CONCERT. Yes, it's that time of the year where we pull out all of the stops and just have a great time singing some of your favorite songs. So come join its Friday night ... read more ›

Jun 30 SSP - Summer Mission 2013 - Sr. High

Tolowa Indian Tribe, Smith River, California We are making plans to spend the summer on the far northern coast of California in Smith River. The community is very excited to host Sierra Service ... read more ›

Jul 28 SSP - Summer Mission 2013 - Jr. High

Chukchansi Tribe, Coarsegold, California Coarsegold is the home of the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians. SSP has been invited again by the Tribal Council and the Chukchansi Indian ... read more ›

Aug 5 Vacation Bible School

Kingdom Rock - Where Kids Stand Strong for God Tuesday—Friday, August 5th-9th & Sunday, August 11thEnter the epic adventure that empowers kids to stand strong. Here, God’s ... read more ›

Aug 23 All Church Family Camp 2013

Activities at Family Camp include: swimming, archery, rock climbing tower, hiking, crafts, games, campfires, and much more! All living spaces are cabins with indoor showers and toilets! All meals ... read more ›

Jul 31

Tackling Tough Topics - Resources

"Tackling Tough Topics" During the month of July 2012, I did a sermon series entitles "Tackling Tough Topics" and preached on Church State Relations, Creation & Evolution, Biblical Authority, Gender & Sexuality, ... read more ›

Jun 12

Blessed Be...

Blessed Be... In worship a few Sundays ago, the Chancel Choir sang a beautiful anthem that to my mind in the moment said a prayer I had for all my parishioners - that such sords might be able to be said about them. Here ... read more ›

Mar 10

KONY 2012

KONY – 2012 Jason Russell, part of our extended church family through our nursery school is doing something remarkable. He is attempting to alter history by doing something really, really good. And he’s sounding a call for ... read more ›

Jan 10

Becoming Our Best

"Becoming Our Best" I just started a sermon series entitled "Beconing Our Best." Last Sunday I spoke on Vision. The next four weeks I will address the topics of Devotion, Learning, Relationships, and ... read more ›

Dec 31

Happy New Year

Happy New Year Here's a delightful poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, celebrating the coming of the New Year. May this new year be one with more peace and prosperity for all. "Ring Out, Wild Bells!" Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky, the ... read more ›