Join us for worship with Eastbrook Church through Eastbrook at Home at 8, 9:30, and 11 AM. This weekend we begin a new series, "The Skeptic's Guide to Life with God," from the book of Ecclesiastes. Here is a prayer for this Sunday, which is the first Sunday of the Epiphany and the celebration of …
The Weekend Wanderer: 6 January 2024
"The Weekend Wanderer" is a weekly curated selection of news, stories, resources, and media on the intersection of faith and culture for you to explore through your weekend. Wander through these links however you like and in any order you like. Disclaimer: I do not necessarily agree with all the views expressed within these articles …
Christina Rossetti, “In the Bleak Midwinter” [Poetry for Christmas]
I’ve enjoyed posting poetry series themed around the Christian year recently (see “Poetry for Lent,” “Poetry for Easter,“ and "Poetry for Ordinary Time"). As a follow-up to the "Poetry for Advent" series, I am continuing that theme with a series called “Poetry for Christmas.” The season of Christmas, or Christmastide, runs after Advent, beginning with …
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“The Skeptic’s Guide to Life with God: Ecclesiastes” – a new series at Eastbrook Church
This coming Sunday at Eastbrook Church we begin a new preaching series entitled "The Skeptic’s Guide to Life with God: Ecclesiastes." This series explores themes within the book of Ecclesiastes as a way to approach hard topics we often avoid in life. It is easier to avoid these topics, but the writer of Ecclesiastes will …
Preaching Like Jazz: Relaxing into the moment with the Holy Spirit’s movement of rhythm and grace.
An article I recently wrote was published this week at Preaching Today entitled "Preaching Like Jazz: Relaxing into the moment with the Holy Spirit’s movement of rhythm and grace." This article was probably one of the most enjoyable articles I have written in awhile, coming both out of my own musical interests and my work …
Matthew Erickson 