10 am Sunday In-Person & Livestream Worship Services

 There is a story about Jesus going to Jerusalem with his disciples where those small-town fishermen were in awe of the Temple and other great buildings.  Jesus told them what all the marvelous structures would be torn down in the tumult to come.  But, he promised they were birth pangs of things to come.  It may feel as if things are falling down around you and the future more than a bit uncertain.  This Sunday, we’ll learn what God may be birthing among the rubble.

The results are in and a winner has been declared.  We are a country that is experiencing both celebration and lamentation at the same time.  Northbrook is one of the rare spaces where both sides of the political divide show up with love and concern for each other.  Some of us are relieved, and others are shocked and terrified. God is still God.  And, God will not let us go.  I hope to see you on Sunday as we explore how love looks like lament and praise.

 Part of life is losing people we love.  In the midst of our grief, we learn how to let our loved ones go, even as we hold onto the gifts they gave us… as well as the promise of a joyful reunion.  Learn more about the hope we have in Christ as we celebrate All Saints Sunday. 

Chapter 10 in the Gospel of Mark wraps up with a healing story of a blind man named Bartimaeus.  In so many ways, Jesus invites all of us to see anew.  Edna Gadsby will join Pastor Ben to explore this text in a conversational sermon.  

Immediately following worship, we will hold a congregational meeting in the sanctuary to elect officers for the new year.  We have a great crew of folks who are eager to step into leadership next year, and we’re glad to share their bios with you below.