We continue the season of Epiphany by looking at the story of John the Baptist and Jesus' baptism and we ponder how we can face the reality of ourselves and become who God has created us to be.

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What would our lives look like if we fully believed God's grace has already saved us and we don't need to change anything about ourselves to earn God's love? This week, Lead Pastor Scott Hodge guides us into the new year by asking us each to consider what God is inviting us to become.

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Advent is a time of waiting, anticipation, and preparation—setting the stage for a deeper connection with the sacred and the present moment. As we journey together through this season, we’ll reflect on themes of hope, renewal, and what it means to wait with intention. Join us as we step into Advent with open hearts, ready to embrace the beauty of this time.

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Join us this week as we continue our journey of Advent, preparing our lives and hearts for the Christ light entering into the world, with Scott Hodge sharing a teaching on the powerful hope and transformation in Luke 3:7-18.

Advent is a time of waiting, anticipation, and preparation—setting the stage for a deeper connection with the sacred and the present moment. As we journey together through this season, we’ll reflect on themes of hope, renewal, and what it means to wait with intention. Join us as we step into Advent with open hearts, ready to embrace the beauty of this time.

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In this second week of Advent, Anna Hammond takes us into the story of Zechariah as we ask ourselves how can we make room for the peace of Christ in this season of anticipation.

Advent is a time of waiting, anticipation, and preparation—setting the stage for a deeper connection with the sacred and the present moment. As we journey together through this season, we’ll reflect on themes of hope, renewal, and what it means to wait with intention. Join us as we step into Advent with open hearts, ready to embrace the beauty of this time.

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This weekend we mark the beginning of the Advent season with a teaching by Scott Hodge. Advent is a time of waiting, anticipation, and preparation—setting the stage for a deeper connection with the sacred and the present moment. As we journey together through this season, we’ll reflect on themes of hope, renewal, and what it means to wait with intention. Join us as we step into Advent with open hearts, ready to embrace the beauty of this time.

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This week marks our annual “Thadvent” liturgy (yes, our playful merging of Thanksgiving and Advent)! Join us as Scott, Anna, and Benjamin reflect on what we’re grateful for and share simple, practical tips for showing up as our full selves around the Thanksgiving table with our families this year.

Benjamin Jay Thomas will also debut his brand-new mantrasong, “Older Than Time.”

We also invite you to share in this Thanksgiving Table Liturgy with your family - theorchardcommunity.com/thanksgiving

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Question for contemplation and conversation:

• What are some practical ways you've used to bring peace or positivity to challenging family gatherings

• In this season of gratitude, who is someone you can reach out to with a word of encouragement or appreciation? How could a small gesture of gratitude become a gift for them and for you?

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This week we invite you to join us as our team engages in a conversation about the Beatitudes series we just wrapped up, noting the impact these teachings have had on us personally, as well as some observations about what they could mean for us collectively if we fully embraced them.

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Question for contemplation and conversation:

• Reflecting on our journey through the beatitudes, which of these teachings has made the deepest personal impact on you, and how has it shifted your perspective or actions in daily life?

• If we truly, wholeheartedly embraced the beatitudes—not just as ideas, but as daily lived realities—what do you imagine would change in our own lives? What might we need to let go of to make space for that transformation?

• What is one action—perhaps even a bold one—that each of us could take if we fully trusted the values of the beatitudes? How can we support each other in stepping into this kind of courageous, love-centered way of living?

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