Clothed in Christ

Rev. Nick Cheek Galatians 3:26-29 and Colossians 3:5-17 Every Sunday, I wear this. It’s called a Geneva gown. This black robe was once commonly worn in public by those with academic credentials. In the Reformed tradition, it came to symbolize the importance of...

I Can Do All Things?

Rev. Nick Cheek John 15:1-8 and Philippians 4:10-23 This summer we’ve been walking through the book of Philippians together. I hope you’ve enjoyed the journey as much as I have. Today we come to Paul’s final words to the church in Philippi. As he brings this letter to...

Rejoice, the Lord is Near

Rev.. Nick Cheek John 15:9-17 and Philipians 4:1-9 One of our kids’ favorite tunes growing up was Pharrell Williams ‘ infectious song, “Happy” – You all remember that song, right? Because I’m happy, clap along if you feel like a room without a...

Open Our Hearts

Rev. Rebecca M Heilman-Campbell Philippians 2:19 – 3:1 Have you all been keeping up with the World Cup these last few weeks? Our household loves it. We donned our Brazil jerseys and cheered on Vinius Jr and even Neymar when he came back into the game. When Brazil...

Is the Lord Among Us?

Rev. Rebecca M. Heilman-Campbell Philippians 2: 12 – 18 We continue in the letter to the Philippians, the new congregants in the city of Philippi. And what I love about Paul’s letters is that we have to piece it together like a puzzle. It would be easy to read all of...

Be of One Mind

Rev. Nick Cheek Romans 12:1-3, 9-17 and Philippians 2:1-11 Someone once joked, “Put two Southerners in a room and you’ll get three opinions.” It’s true. Southerners can debate barbecue for hours. Eastern North Carolina or Lexington style. Vinegar or...