What if Jesus Really Meant What He Said? with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: The Art of Neighboring A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Luke 10. 25-28.What if Jesus really meant what he said when he told us to love our neighbor? What if the road to eternal life, the life that really is life cuts right through our neighborhoods? I am wondering if our hope for healing in this time of deep division and distrust might actually be found in getting to know our neighbors and wrestling with what it means to be a good neighbor.Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend.  Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts.At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God.We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don’t ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love.Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information.Featuring:Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Morgan Schmidt, Rev. Kally Elliott, Brave of Heart, Becca Ellis, Guests

What Do You Need? with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: I 've been meaning to ask A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Job 2:11-13; 2 Timothy 4:9-18.About the Series, I 've been meaning to ask: Some of the best conversations start with good questions - questions we’ve been meaning to ask, questions that keep us curious, and questions that lead us deeper into courage and connection. May this series help us to behold each other as images of the divine. May it help us strengthen our capacity for empathy and compassion. May it remind us of the power of unassuming questions. May it show us that courage is rooted in the heart. Through vulnerability and authenticity, may our courageous conversations lead us to glimpse hope, joy, and beauty—and to become the community God created us to be.Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend.  Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts.At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God.We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don’t ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love.Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information.Featuring:Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Morgan Schmidt, Rev. Kally Elliott, Brave of Heart, Becca Ellis, Guests

Where Does It Hurt? with Rev. Kally Elliott. Series: I 've been meaning to ask A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-26.About the Series, I 've been meaning to ask: Some of the best conversations start with good questions - questions we’ve been meaning to ask, questions that keep us curious, and questions that lead us deeper into courage and connection. May this series help us to behold each other as images of the divine. May it help us strengthen our capacity for empathy and compassion. May it remind us of the power of unassuming questions. May it show us that courage is rooted in the heart. Through vulnerability and authenticity, may our courageous conversations lead us to glimpse hope, joy, and beauty—and to become the community God created us to be.Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend.  Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts.At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God.We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don’t ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love.Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information.Featuring:Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Morgan Schmidt, Rev. Kally Elliott, Brave of Heart, Becca Ellis, Guests

Where Do We Go From Here? with Rev. Morgan Schmidt. Series: I 've been meaning to ask A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22; Acts 10.About the Series, I 've been meaning to ask: Some of the best conversations start with good questions - questions we’ve been meaning to ask, questions that keep us curious, and questions that lead us deeper into courage and connection. May this series help us to behold each other as images of the divine. May it help us strengthen our capacity for empathy and compassion. May it remind us of the power of unassuming questions. May it show us that courage is rooted in the heart. Through vulnerability and authenticity, may our courageous conversations lead us to glimpse hope, joy, and beauty—and to become the community God created us to be.Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend.  Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts.At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God.We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don’t ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love.Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information.Featuring:Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Morgan Schmidt, Rev. Kally Elliott, Brave of Heart, Becca Ellis, Guests

Are You OK? with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: I 've been meaning to ask A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Luke 15.1-24.About the Series, I 've been meaning to ask: Some of the best conversations start with good questions - questions we’ve been meaning to ask, questions that keep us curious, and questions that lead us deeper into courage and connection. May this series help us to behold each other as images of the divine. May it help us strengthen our capacity for empathy and compassion. May it remind us of the power of unassuming questions. May it show us that courage is rooted in the heart. Through vulnerability and authenticity, may our courageous conversations lead us to glimpse hope, joy, and beauty—and to become the community God created us to be.Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend.  Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts.At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God.We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don’t ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love.Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information.Featuring:Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Morgan Schmidt, Rev. Kally Elliott, Brave of Heart, Becca Ellis, Guests

I've been meaning to ask... with Rev. Kally Elliott. Series: I 've been meaning to ask. A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: John 1:35-46.About the Series, I 've been meaning to ask: Some of the best conversations start with good questions - questions we’ve been meaning to ask, questions that keep us curious, and questions that lead us deeper into courage and connection. May this series help us to behold each other as images of the divine. May it help us strengthen our capacity for empathy and compassion. May it remind us of the power of unassuming questions. May it show us that courage is rooted in the heart. Through vulnerability and authenticity, may our courageous conversations lead us to glimpse hope, joy, and beauty—and to become the community God created us to be.Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend.  Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts.At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God.We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don’t ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love.Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information.Featuring:Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Morgan Schmidt, Rev. Kally Elliott, Brave of Heart, Becca Ellis, Guests

God's Holy Earth with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Genesis 1, Psalm 8, Psalm 19, Romans 8.Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend.  Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts.At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God.We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don’t ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love.Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information.Featuring:Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Morgan Schmidt, Rev. Kally Elliott, Brave of Heart, Becca Ellis, Guests

The Joy of Contentment with Rev. Kally Elliott. Series: Philippians, short letter, big impact A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Philippians 4.10-23.About the Series, Philippians, short letter, big impact: Philippians has been called a letter of joy. Joy is mentioned 14 times in 4 short chapters. What is amazing is that Paul wrote this letter from a jail cell. During this August sermon series on Philippians, we will explore how to find and cultivate joy in our lives, especially in the midst of conflict and adversity. Philippians consists of 4 chapters. As a spiritual practice and in preparation for Sunday’s worship during the month of August, we encourage you to read a chapter each week during the month.Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend.  Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts.At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God.We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don’t ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love.Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information.Keywords:God, life, heart, Christ, prayer, Bishop Tutu, Joy, Paul, strengthens, Phillipians, suffering, verse, Rob Bell, invite, Jesus, presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregonFeaturing:Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Morgan Schmidt, Rev. Kally Elliott, Brave of Heart, Becca Ellis, Guests

Rejoice Always with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Philippians, short letter, big impact A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Philippians 4.1-9.About the Series, Philippians, short letter, big impact: Philippians has been called a letter of joy. Joy is mentioned 14 times in 4 short chapters. What is amazing is that Paul wrote this letter from a jail cell. During this August sermon series on Philippians, we will explore how to find and cultivate joy in our lives, especially in the midst of conflict and adversity. Philippians consists of 4 chapters. As a spiritual practice and in preparation for Sunday’s worship during the month of August, we encourage you to read a chapter each week during the month.Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend.  Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts.At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God.We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don’t ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love.Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information.Featuring:Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Morgan Schmidt, Rev. Kally Elliott, Brave of Heart, Becca Ellis, Guests

Cultivate Joy with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Philippians, short letter, big impact A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Philippians 3. 12-20.Finding joy is knowing that God has already seen the worst of us. God doesn’t judge or condemn us, but instead loves us and accepts us. When we know the joy of that acceptance, we extend that same grace to others. Be present to this unconditional love that is always present to us. It just might change the way we are present in the world.About the Series, Philippians, short letter, big impact: Philippians has been called a letter of joy. Joy is mentioned 14 times in 4 short chapters. What is amazing is that Paul wrote this letter from a jail cell. During this August sermon series on Philippians, we will explore how to find and cultivate joy in our lives, especially in the midst of conflict and adversity. Philippians consists of 4 chapters. As a spiritual practice and in preparation for Sunday’s worship during the month of August, we encourage you to read a chapter each week during the month.Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend.  Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts.At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God.We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don’t ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love.Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information.Keywords:God, Paul, joy, grace, accepted, Jesus, people, gift, unconditional love, church, love, world, Philippi, letter, worship, law, presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregonFeaturing:Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Morgan Schmidt, Rev. Kally Elliott, Brave of Heart, Becca Ellis, Guests