A Spacious Christianity

First Presbyterian Church of Bend
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Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend, Oregon. Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts. At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God. We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don’t ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love.Featuring: Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Kally Elliott, Tyler McQuilkin, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, and Guests. Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information.

  1. Ikigai: Discovering Your Purpose, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski.

    2D AGO

    Ikigai: Discovering Your Purpose, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski.

    Ikigai: Discovering Your Purpose, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Spacious Christianity, Spacious Hearts A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Genesis 12.2;Matthew 16.24. Curious about living a more meaningful life? This Sunday, discover your ‘ikigai’, your reason for waking up! Join us in-person or online for an inspiring message about generosity, purpose, and finding joy by serving others. All are welcome! Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend.  Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts. At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God. We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don’t ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love. Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information. Keywords: generosity, faith and trust, living for others, spiritual practice, daring adventure, relationships, meaningful life, ikigai, heart’s deep gladness, divine voice, God’s love, joy in giving, purpose, deep joy, healing and transformation, presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregon Featuring: Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Sharon Edwards, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, Guests Support the show

    30 min
  2. Learning from the Scripture of Nature, with Prof. Richard Groves.

    NOV 2

    Learning from the Scripture of Nature, with Prof. Richard Groves.

    Learning from the Scripture of Nature, with Prof. Richard Groves. Series: Spacious Christianity, Spacious Hearts A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Matthew 6:26-29. Discover the sacred wisdom of nature this Sunday! Join us this week online as we explore how the seasons, scriptures, and soul intertwine. Experience a message that will reconnect you with the divine in the world around us. Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend.  Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts. At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God. We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don’t ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love. Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information. Keywords: Hospice chaplain, Sacred art of living, Nature as scripture, Sermon on the Mount, Spirituality, Celtic tradition, John Philip Newell, Environmental needs, John Muir, Ecological consciousness, Sequoia strength, Soul force, Climate change, Spiritual literature, Pilgrimage., presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregon Featuring: Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Sharon Edwards, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, Prof. Richard Groves, Guests Support the show

    30 min
  3. A Call to Unity in Divided Times

    OCT 26

    A Call to Unity in Divided Times

    A Call to Unity in Divided Times, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Spacious Christianity, Spacious Hearts A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Psalm 133. Are you tired of division and long for real connection? Join us this Sunday as we explore how we can bridge divides, embrace our shared humanity, and discover a path to genuine unity. Whether online or in-person, you’re welcome here. Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend.  Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts. At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God. We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don’t ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love. Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information. Keywords: Unity, division, algorithms, ideology, respect, kindness, decency, shared humanity, love, community, values, compassion, grace, neighbor, God’s dream., presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregon Featuring: Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Sharon Edwards, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, Guests Support the show

    30 min
  4. Quality of Life Equals the Quality of Our Relationships, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski.

    OCT 19

    Quality of Life Equals the Quality of Our Relationships, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski.

    Quality of Life Equals the Quality of Our Relationships, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Spacious Christianity, Spacious Hearts A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13. Join us Sunday when Rev. Dr. Steven Koski discusses the importance of love and acceptance in relationships and how one might embrace others’ imperfections with patience, kindness, and grace. Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend.  Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts. At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God. We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don’t ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love. Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information. Keywords: agnes, love, lloyd, organist, church, play, relationships, preacher, young man, paul, lives, michael, law, smiled, years, grace, carthage, feeling, hymns, sunday, presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregon Featuring: Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Sharon Edwards, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, Guests Support the show

    30 min
  5. Spacious Community: Listening, with Rev. Sharon Edwards.

    OCT 12

    Spacious Community: Listening, with Rev. Sharon Edwards.

    Spacious Community: Listening, with Rev. Sharon Edwards. Series: Spacious Christianity, Spacious Hearts A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: James 1:9. Feeling overwhelmed by life’s noise? Join us this Sunday as Sharon shares a powerful message about the art of listening – how being present can transform relationships and maybe even change the world. We’d love to have you, online or in-person. Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend.  Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts. At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God. We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don’t ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love. Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information. Keywords: Listening, community, presence, respectful air space, respectful talking, respectful listening, generous listening, Eli and Samuel, Hannah, Iona community, ways of working, mindfulness, attention, social healing, civil discourse., presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregon Featuring: Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Sharon Edwards, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, Guests Support the show

    30 min
  6. Peacemakers, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski.

    OCT 5

    Peacemakers, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski.

    Peacemakers, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Spacious Christianity, Spacious Hearts A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Feeling divided? Curious about a different way to see those who challenge us? Join us this Sunday as we explore how love can bridge our deepest differences. Whether online or in-person, discover a path to understanding and peace. Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend.  Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts. At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God. We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don’t ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love. Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information. Keywords: jesus, enemy, god, disagree, learn, pray, love, agape love, person, worst, engage, humanity, disdain, hardest, transformed, intentional, conflict, spiritual practice, seeking, divide, presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregon Featuring: Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Sharon Edwards, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, Guests Support the show

    30 min
  7. Mirroring Each Other’s Goodness, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski.

    SEP 28

    Mirroring Each Other’s Goodness, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski.

    Mirroring Each Other’s Goodness, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Spacious Christianity, Spacious Hearts A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Psalm 46, Ephesians 3, Romans 8. Feeling lost or struggling? Discover a message of hope that says you are loved, worthy, and good—just as you are. Join us this Sunday online or in-person for a powerful talk that might just change everything. Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend.  Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts. At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God. We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don’t ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love. Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information. Keywords: god, love, goodness, suicide, shame, life, spiritual path, earns, unbearable, pain, struggling, grasping, depression, worthy, darkness, darkest places, strangers, mirror, church, urgent mission, presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregon Featuring: Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Sharon Edwards, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, Guests Support the show

    30 min
  8. The Power of Persistent Faith, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski.

    SEP 21

    The Power of Persistent Faith, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski.

    The Power of Persistent Faith, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Spacious Christianity, Spacious Hearts A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Luke 18:1-8. Join us this Sunday to hear an inspiring message on the power of persistence, based on the parable of the persistent widow in Luke 18:1-8. Whether online or in-person, you’ll be encouraged to keep going, even when life feels unsettled. Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend.  Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts. At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God. We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don’t ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love. Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information. Keywords: persist, gps, gloria, persistence, transitions, recalculating, jesus, persistent widow, god, world, widow, disruptions, persistent, trust, life, lose, inclusive language, hear, worship, heart, presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregon Featuring: Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Sharon Edwards, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, Guests Support the show

    30 min
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Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend, Oregon. Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts. At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God. We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don’t ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love.Featuring: Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Kally Elliott, Tyler McQuilkin, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, and Guests. Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    First Presbyterian Church of Bend
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    251
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 A Spacious Christianity
  • Show Website
    A Spacious Christianity

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