Opening ourselves to divine hands that work with the whole of who we are—flaws, cracks, and all—to form something meaningful, something new.

I can relate to a deep desire to trust that God is continuing to write my story—with various plot lines, twists and turns, conflicts and denouements

It’s a vision deeply rooted in the gospel and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s belief that “power at its best is love implementing the demands of justice.”

What is Lent?

As you may know, Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day journey of repentance, renewal, and preparation for Easter (Sundays don’t count in the 40, in case you’re doing the math!).

We are in a challenging, deeply serious, and troubling time. The landscape of immigration policy continues to shift, impacting vulnerable families, children, and individuals in ways that should stir both our faith and our compassion. I want you to know that at Park, we are not just watching—we are preparing. A team is in place, working on our readiness and engagement procedures so we can respond with the love and welcome that the gospel calls us to embody.

If you’re like me, and you’ve sometimes felt like the Jesus you read about in Scripture seems different from the one you’ve been told about… if you’ve wrestled with teachings that don’t seem to reflect the love and grace of God… or if you’re simply curious about deepening your faith, this series is for you.

In a time when limiting definitions are being celebrated about gender and met by too many with enthusiastic applause, we are witnessing declarations about who’s in and who’s out, who’s valued and who’s not. Racialized rhetoric and systemic changes continue to threaten all of God’s beloved. And when the name of Jesus is used in vain to attempt to sanitize hatred—I’d like to make this clear:

We see you.

As we reflect on the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I want to share an inspiring perspective on his vision of the Beloved Community. Rooted in the biblical concept of agape—God’s unconditional love—King envisioned a world where faith and action come together to create justice, peace, and unity.

Membership is a declaration of belonging. It’s saying: "‘I choose to belong here, to be part of this expression of Christ’s Church called Park. I’m committed to walking my spiritual journey in this community with these folks. Gregg