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What Do We Want from Our Faith Community? – A Sermon by John Jeremiah Edminster

Published on : November 22, 2020June 2, 2022 Published by : Chibuzo Nimmo Petty
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A friend recently asked me to name three things I’d want from a faith community. I think it’s an excellent query for every Christian to ponder. But my first response was, “What would the Lord want me to want?” and I think that’s a better question. It took a few […]

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Part of an art installation at the Community Room on King, the multipurpose space Veritas uses as its worship space and shares with local artists and community members throughout the week.
Image Credit: Oakton Church of the Brethren
This image of Dirk Willems has become a famous representation of the Historic Peace Churches. Wilems was a martyred Anabaptist from Netherlands who escaped from prison, rescued his pursuer who had fallen through thin ice only to be recaptured, tortured, and killed for his faith.
Image Credit: Alyssa Parker
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