Unity Presbyterian - Denver, NC

October is Stewardship season, which is a great time to look around and notice all the things that God has blessed us with throughout the year. It’s a great time to reflect, and in doing so, think of the ways that God has shown you grace in your life. Paul challenges us to excel in the grace of giving. How will you respond? 

Blessed are we… and we certainly will be to have the Rev. Dana Pate with us in worship this week. She is trading pulpits with Pastor David, who is traveling to Rock Hill UMC to preach in her place. If you’ve not experienced the dynamic Rev Dana, you’re in for a treat! She’s bringing blessings with her, preaching on the beatitudes and how blessed we are to be able to be a blessing to others.

This is World Communion Sunday, a time to reflect on all the ways that we are connected with one another around the table. Food brings us together in different ways in different cultures and makes us one family under our Creator. Jesus tells his disciples that whoever does the will of God is our brother and sister and mother.

Our series on The Disciples concludes this week with a look at Thomas – often called Doubting Thomas, because of his need to see the risen Jesus for himself. But how many of us want proof of Jesus’ abilities to make a difference in our own lives? Like Thomas, do we believe because others tell us about Jesus or do we want to have our own experiences?

Our series on The Disciples continues with a look at Mary Magdalene. She was a disciple from the beginning to the end and had a remarkable transformation because of her dedication and devotion to Jesus. Let’s see how our lives can mirror hers in growth as we follow Jesus, too.

This week, Pastor David continues our series on The Disciples with a look at Judas. We know Judas as the disciple who betrayed Jesus, but Judas was once a trusted disciple in the inner circle, in charge of the finances of the group. Where did he let greed get the best of him, and how can we learn from his mistakes?

This week we continue our series on The Disciples as we look at John, who describes himself as “the disciple Jesus loved.” John’s life spanned almost 90 years, and his life changed from one of misguided enthusiasm to one of patient endurance through consistent and persistent faith.

This week we continue to discover our identity as we take a look at who we are as disciples of Christ. What does it mean to be a disciple? Is it enough to say we believe in Jesus, or is more needed? Discover the three Ways of Discipleship that Jesus gave to his followers.

This week, Pastor David takes a look at who we are as a church community – as the body of Christ. This community is dependent on the diversity of our members, each contributing their unique gifts in an effort to bring the works of Jesus to the world. Where do you fit into this plan? Let’s explore this together!

Pastor David continues answering questions from the congregation with one I bet everyone has asked at some point – why do bad things happen to good people? Why does God allow babies to get cancer? Why are really good people victims of violence? And how can we explain an all-powerful God who allows these things to happen, especially to people who doubt? Let’s find out together!