The Transformative Power of Love: More Than WordsWe've all heard it since childhood. Perhaps you remember sitting cross-legged on church carpet, eagerly awaiting that piece of candy, while singing "Je...  Read More

It is so good to see you.But I can peek out and see your faces in here today.It really is beautiful to get to worship together in this space. a mission to create space for belonging, purpose, justice,...  Read More

5-Day Devotional: Handed On - Living as Leaven in the WorldDay 1: Receiving What We Did Not OriginateReading: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26Devotional: Paul begins with a profound truth: "I received from the ...  Read More

Well, good morning again.My name is Monica.I'm one of the associate ministers here for one more day.And I am really excited to be with you all this morning, as it is my last Sunday on our staff here.A...  Read More

The Holy Spirit fell upon those gathered in the Upper Room on that firstPentecost Day. As we turn now in prayer, I invite you to take a deep breathand open your heart to welcome a new showering of the...  Read More

Wrestling with the Hard Questions: When Faith Meets DoubtWe all have them—those burning questions about faith that we whisper over coffee with trusted friends, the ones that keep us awake at night, th...  Read More

Good morning, friends.It's good to see you all.Welcome once again.For those who do not know me, my name is Mitchell.I'm the senior minister here, and it's a great joy to be with you this morning.And i...  Read More

Good morning, friends.Welcome to First-Year Mother's Church of Dallas once again.We're really glad you're here.My name is Mitchell, and I really mean that.I just realized about halfway through that yo...  Read More

The question sounds almost trivial at first, doesn't it? "Will I see my dog in heaven?" It's the kind of question that might make us feel a little embarrassed to ask out loud, as if it's not quite ser...  Read More

We put out a call for questions, got almost 90 of them last year, and so we didn't do that again. You all asked plenty of questions to work through. And when I was reading through these questions in...  Read More

5-Day Devotional: All Things NewDay 1: The Goodness of CreationReading: Genesis 1:24-31Devotional: Before God was known as righteous or holy, God was first revealed as Creator. In these opening verses...  Read More

Holy and merciful God,You have gathered us in worship, and we are grateful. We come with songs, prayers, offerings, and words. We come longing to know you, to serve you, and to be made more faithful.A...  Read More