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. Creativity and the Power of Story in Our Lives

    15h ago

    Creativity and the Power of Story in Our Lives

    May 31st - Creativity and the Power of Story in Our Lives, with Jane Kirkpatrick. Series: Created to Create A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Ephesians 3:20. Ever feel like your life is a jumble of moments that don’t quite make sense together? This Sunday we’re exploring how your own stories, even the hard ones, can become a thread of meaning, healing, and surprising creativity. You don’t have to be “religious” or a writer to show up. Just curious, or maybe a little tired and in need of hope. Join us online or in person this Sunday. You’re warmly welcome, just as you are. 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: Creativity, spirituality, storytelling, human experience, Pulitzer Prize, human heart, cultural transfer, coping saw, mental health, homesteading, faith, writing journey, historical research, national awards, healing through stories., 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. The Art of Noticing and Seeing Deeply

    May 24

    The Art of Noticing and Seeing Deeply

    May 24th - The Art of Noticing and Seeing Deeply, with Susan Luckey Higdon. Series: Created to Create A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: John 7:38-39; Psalms 104:10;Isaiah 43:19;Isaiah 58:11. Ever feel dried up inside, like you’ve lost your spark or can’t quite hear God in the noise of everyday life? This Sunday we’re exploring how creativity, beauty, and simply “noticing” the world around us can open a quiet stream of healing, joy, and grace in ordinary people like us. Whether you see yourself as an artist or not, you’re invited to listen in, rest a bit, and be reminded that your life is a work of art too. Join us online or in person this Sunday. 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: Creative journey, relationship with God, artistic gift, photography, graphic design, painting nature, art gallery, community for artists, light and color, living water, plein air painting, artistic process, emotional impact, art and healing, human creativity., 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
  3. Becoming Agents of Hope in the "After"

    May 17

    Becoming Agents of Hope in the "After"

    May 17th - Becoming Agents of Hope in the "After", with Becca Ellis. Series: Created to Create A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Ever feel caught between who you were and who you’re becoming, not quite sure what to do next? This Sunday we’re talking about those “before and after” moments and how quiet wisdom can help us pause, notice what’s changing, and choose small, good steps forward. If you’re longing for a gentler way to move through change and want a place to feel less alone in it, we’d love for you to join us online or in person this Sunday. 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: Wisdom, thresholds, turning points, Sophia, hachma, Proverbs, Esther, courage, change, critical yeast, community, relationships, transformation, practices, small acts., 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. The Life that Keeps Becoming

    May 10

    The Life that Keeps Becoming

    May 10th - The Life that Keeps Becoming, with Becca Ellis. Series: Created to Create A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Isaiah 66:7 & 13; Deuteronomy 32:18; Matthew 23:37. Ever feel like life is just work, chores, and crashing into bed, and somewhere along the way you lost your creativity or sense of “you”? This Sunday we’re talking about how everyday life, caregiving, and even exhaustion can still be a place where creativity and new life quietly grow. You might be more creative than you think. Join us online or in person this Sunday. You’re warmly welcome to come as you are. 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: Creativity, motherhood, maintenance mode, ordinary moments, exhaustion, becoming, unfolding, nurturing, God as creator, God as mother, image of God, handiwork, poema, making meaning, parenting as formation, everyday activism, tending life, nurturing life, sacred ordinary, 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. Celebrate Creation, with Rev. Sharon Edwards.

    May 3

    Celebrate Creation, with Rev. Sharon Edwards.

    May 3rd - Celebrate Creation, with Rev. Sharon Edwards. Series: Created to Create A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Genesis 2, Romans 12:1–2. Ever feel worn out, disconnected, or unsure how your small life could ever really matter in a big, hurting world? This Sunday we’re exploring how our everyday choices, bodies, and rhythms are deeply connected to the earth, to each other, and to healing more than we realize. It’s about finding hope, grounding, and a sense of belonging right where you are. You’re warmly invited to join us, online or in person, and simply come as you are. 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: Celtic spirituality, interfaith dialogue, climate crisis, spiritual transformation, third eye, creation, interconnectedness, environmental science, Richard Rohr, contemplation, sacredness, natural world, mental health, spiritual worship, ecological sciences, 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. The God Who Is Still Creating

    Apr 26

    The God Who Is Still Creating

    Apr 26th - The God Who Is Still Creating, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Ever feel like the loudest voice in your head is the one telling you you are not enough, not creative, not the kind of person who changes anything? This Sunday we are talking about that inner critic and how to hear a quieter, more life-giving voice that invites you to create beauty and goodness right where you are. Join us online or in person this Sunday. We would love to have you with 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: Spacious Christianity, faith curiosity, community belonging, joy of the Lord, creative movement, voice of the critic, destruction resistance, imagination, co-creation, creative impulse, sacred resistance, spiritual journey, creative acts, divine creation, human creativity., 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. Sacred Earth As Spiritual Teacher

    Apr 19

    Sacred Earth As Spiritual Teacher

    Apr 19th - Sacred Earth As Spiritual Teacher, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Matthew 6.28;Genesis 1.31. 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. Featuring: Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Sharon Edwards, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, Guests Support the show

    30 min
  8. Preventing Your Circuits From Overloading

    Apr 12

    Preventing Your Circuits From Overloading

    Preventing Your Circuits From Overloading, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Ever feel like the world is falling apart and you are running out of hope, but you still have to get up and live your life anyway? This Sunday we are talking about how to keep your heart open when it would be easier to shut down, and how love can meet you right there. You are warmly invited to join us online or in person, just as you are. 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: Emotional overload, spiritual circuits, physical circuits, nervous system, trauma, resilience, God’s love, identity, mental well-being, anxiety, fight or flight, connection, action, compassion, hope., 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.

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  • Creator
    First Presbyterian Church of Bend
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    280
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 A Spacious Christianity
  • Show Website
    A Spacious Christianity