This summer our weekly Distilled Theology gatherings will be focusing on the book Faitheist by Chris Stedman.

Faitheist tells the story of how Chris became part of a conservative, evangelical Christian church just at the time he was also realizing that he was gay. That experience, in part, led him to atheism. Now he works as the assistant humanist chaplain at Harvard to create dialogue, relationships, and common ground across the atheist-religious divide. 

We'll be beginning with the foreword and first chapter on Wednesday, July 19th and plan to continue with one chapter per week after that. Don't let finances keep you from showing up. Contact us if you need help purchasing a book.

Distilled Theology meets each Wenesday from 5:15-6:15pm at Smiley's Pub in downtown Richmond, 39 N 8th St. 

Matt’s Musings: Defining Ourselves

Where do you turn when you seek to define something? Not so long ago the answer would probably have been a dictionary of some sort, depending on what it is you’re trying to define. If not a dictionary, then maybe an encyclopedia. Or perhaps you might ask a knowledgeable friend. Now, in the culmination of the information age, the internet has widely become our place of initial inquiry, whereupon we can find a plethora of answers to our questions. Read full newsletter

Pulpit Swap June 9

On Sunday, June 9th we’ll be joining in a pulpit swap with the Buck Creek Church of the Brethren. Pastor Matt will be preaching with Buck Creek that morning while one of their pastors, Chuck Bell, preaches with us. Read full newsletter

Outreach Emphasis: Womaen's Caucus

Womaen's Caucus is a network of feminist women and men who identify with the Church of the Brethren. Emboldened by the awareness of the violence and pain related to the denial of gender equality, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, they engage in the prophetic task of creating church which is free from attitudes and practices of injustice. Read full newsletter

Rummage Sale June 22

Our church’s annual rummage sale is scheduled for Saturday, June 22nd. If you have items to donate please begin collecting, pricing, and dropping them off in the fellowship hall in the next few weeks. (Please price items before dropping off!) Read full newsletter

Where do you turn when you seek to define something? Not so long ago the answer would probably have been a dictionary of some sort, depending on what it is you’re trying to define. If not a dictionary, then maybe an encyclopedia. Or perhaps you might ask a knowledgeable friend. Now, in the culmination of the information age, the internet has widely become our place of initial inquiry, whereupon we can find a plethora of answers to our questions.

But what about the tricky task of self-definition? What defines you? What defines us? 

May 100 Mile Radius Potluck It is starting to look beautiful outside, and the first fresh produce is just starting to be available. What a wonderful time of the year! Join us to celebrate at Clear Creek Park on Sunday, May 19, 2013 @ 6pm.

Those of us who strive to follow Jesus are tasked with not only continuing his work, but spreading the gospel, AKA the “good news.” Still, I'll be the first to confess that I'm much more comfortable trying to show someone, through my life and actions, who Jesus is and what his promise of life abundant is all about than I am trying to tell them some kind of good news.