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Wandering Heart

This Lent, we are focusing on the life and faith of one of Jesus’ most famous disciples. In Peter, we see a person who is both steadfast and unsteady, a dear friend and a betrayer, a follower and a wanderer. In Peter, we often see ourselves. By following Peter’s journey, we watch the story of…

ICON: Portals into the Heart of Jesus

In this series, we will explore six portals into the heart of Jesus, which also serve as foundational values around which our lives are shaped. The six are: Belonging, Formation, Wilderness, Wonder, Solidarity, Restoration. We will explore these six values through teaching and also through the practice of Visio Divina. Latin for “divine seeing,” Visio…

Living Word: Making Peace with Scripture

Roots is a community of misfits on a mission, finding identity in Jesus. In our fellowship, we’ve intentionally carved out a space where curiosity is not shamed and questions are not punished. This means we resist mindless conformity and embrace thoughtful formation. So, naturally, most of us have wrestled with our understanding of and relationship…