The Grove - Cottage Grove

Continuing our "Polarization" series, we're discussing how ethnic identities often drive us apart. Can we bring ourselves to listen, learn from, and grow in love of those who are different from us — a...

13 Maalis 202321min

We're back today with our "Polarization" series with a discussion about religious identity. Should we point our finger at the differences or problems of others? Or should we start with "tidying up our...

6 Maalis 202320min

Our final week of our "Beautiful Mess" series is all about the importance of the stories we tell. Stories not only remind us of what has happened but also who we are now and where we're going. You mig...

20 Helmi 202322min

As we continue our series called "Beautiful Mess," we're discussing what we do with stories that are messy, uncomfortable, and inconvenient. What if we used them as opportunities to expand our circle ...

15 Helmi 202320min

Continuing our series called "Beautiful Mess," we're talking about we often run from our problems, fight with God, and add conditions where there are none. What if we instead slowed down and notice th...

6 Helmi 202319min

Continuing our series called "Beautiful Mess," we're reexamining well-worn stories that have been handed down to us. Perhaps our heroes' stories — and our own stories — are more complicated than we'd ...

30 Tammi 202321min

Continuing our series called "Beautiful Mess," we're honing in on the experience of the messy faith that has been handed down to us. Do we need to demolish it all or can we use the studs and foundatio...

28 Tammi 202320min

As we continue our series called "Beautiful Mess," we're tackling imposter syndrome. Here's the good news: you DO belong and you ARE capable of changing the stories we tell about yourself. You can al...

16 Tammi 202325min