First Presbyterian Church of Auburn PC(USA)

The stories from scripture are meant to tell us something true about God and true about the world, even if it is uncomfortable to hear.

The community of Christ is not hindered by expectations, but is expansive in its acceptance.

The world and its pain is so much bigger than any one miracle could ever change. But there was more than anyone had imagined possible.

Like Isaiah, sometimes we answer calls that may not have our names written all over them.

The breath of God, the wind of the Holy Spirit, blows through.

Testimony is a gift that God has given us all as we are sent out into the world.

John 15:9-17 9As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. 10If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my...

God loves. Love God. Love others.

Luke 24:36b-48 In all the joy of Easter it might be easy to forget the fear, the doubt, and the grief the disciples were feeling before...

If you want to be healed, you have to look at the wound.

In our reformed tradition we believe the 10 commandments to be a gift of communal direction for common life in God’s created community.

Genesis 9:8-17 8 Then God said to Noah and to his sons with him, 9 “As for me, I am establishing my covenant with you and your...

Joel 2:1-2; 12-17 Blow the trumpet in Zion; sound the alarm on my holy mountain! Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble, for the day...

The Good News of the cross..has added a new dimension to listening for Christ’s disciples..They must now listen and also remember.

Isaiah 40:21-31 The other night during dinner we asked our kids what they miss most about church. They did not hesitate in their reply,...

Mark 1:21-28 They went to Capernaum; and when the sabbath came, [Jesus] entered the synagogue and taught. They were astounded at his...

1 Samuel 3:1-20 3 Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the Lord under Eli. The word of the Lord was rare in those days; visions were not...

The gift of the Spirit empowers us to proclaim the good news with boldness...to boldly love all of God's creation.

God chooses many ways to get our attention, and reveal God’s work and presence in our lives.

The good news of Christmas is that God lives among us, even when we feel lost.