The church has, at times, been a source of pain rather than healing for many. “We’re Sorry” is a series of repentance, truth-telling, and a commitment to change. Each week, we will confront areas where the church has caused harm and seek the transformative power of God’s love to heal these wounds. Together, we will explore how to become the church Jesus calls us to be—a place of justice, love, and grace. This series will address church accountability, confront bigotry, Christian nationalism, and toxic theology, creating space for repentance and renewal.

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Though John’s baptism was one of repentance from sin, Jesus submitted to the ritual as a way of standing with us, claiming there was no limit to God’s overwhelming love. It would be a most appropriate celebration of this event by sharing corporately in an act of remembrance of baptism for the whole congregation. Know you are a beloved child of God. Looking to join a small group? https://thevineumc.church

As we continue the Christmas season, we celebrate those who traveled from afar to present Jesus with gifts for a king, then king.

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