A NOTE FROM PASTOR CAREY     Dear Church, Everything we do as a church is centered around our calling to Love St. Pete and to become the heart of our city. It’s a beautiful vision—and this Sunday, we’ll explore how that calling begins much closer to home than we might expect. In John 17, Jesus’ final prayer is for unity among believers. And from that unity flows a powerful witness to the world. But in a culture that often feels anything but unified, we’re invited to ask a sim

A NOTE FROM PASTOR BOB     Easter is more than a date on the calendar or a tradition we observe each year—it is a deeply personal reminder of hope, renewal, and unconditional love. While we celebrate together as a church, the meaning of Easter touches each of us in unique and meaningful ways. For some, Easter is a quiet reassurance that no matter how difficult life may feel, new beginnings are always possible. It is the promise that struggles, loss, and hardship do not have t

A NOTE FROM PASTOR ELYSE     When humanity’s brokenness met divine love, the cross changed everything. In the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, suffering is no longer meaningless—it becomes the place where grace, forgiveness, and redemption are revealed. Why is it so hard to comprehend? Because it turns our understanding of power upside down. And yet, it invites us to live differently—with humility, courage, and self-giving love. This Sunday, let's reflect together on how the cros

A NOTE FROM PASTOR BOB     As we journey through Lent, we are invited into a time of quiet reflection and honest self-examination. This sacred season calls us to pause and ask: Who am I becoming? Am I living in a way that reflects compassion, humility, and faith? Lent is not only about giving something up, but also about opening ourselves to transformation. It is an opportunity to let go of habits that distance us from others and from God, and to embrace practices that shape

A NOTE FROM PASTOR BOB     As we move into a new week, remember that faith is often lived out in the small, ordinary moments—through kindness, patience, encouragement, and quiet trust in God’s presence. Even when the days feel busy or uncertain, God is still at work in ways we may not always see. Take time this week to pause, pray, and look for opportunities to share grace with those around you. A simple word of encouragement or act of compassion can make a meaningful differe

A NOTE FROM PASTOR BOB     So how is your Lenten journey going? We are in week three where self-examination is an important part of our journey. For many, looking inward on ways to grow in life and faith can feel a bit intrusive. Let's be real: who wants to be self critical when it comes to your own actions, thoughts, or agendas? But that is what is required during this season. Think for a moment of ways you can pivot your life to truly rehabilitate your life to become the ki