Jan 28, 2025
At the new year, we often want to reset and ask important questions: Who are we? What are our values? What are our goals? As Christians, we don’t come up with these ideas out of thin air. Who we are and what matters to us comes from who we know we belong to. To kick off 2025, we are going to dive into who we are, which is based in whose we are: We belong to Christ. Join us as we dive into our FUMCR values and discover the way Christ shows us how to live them out.
In this service, Pastor Clayton’s sermon explores the tension between the letter of the law and the spirit of the law, which is a recurring theme in Scripture. He emphasizes the need to focus on love and grace rather than strict adherence to rules, suggesting that living out faith involves understanding the deeper meaning of God’s commandments.
The call to reflect on one’s personal faith journey and willingness to extend love and grace to others encourages us to actively examine our own attitudes towards inclusion and acceptance. At FUMCR, we adhere to an “open arms” philosophy, where we challenge our members to embrace diversity and welcome those who may feel excluded. This approach is not only about physical inclusion but also about fostering a spirit of acceptance in thoughts, beliefs, and practices.
Who(se) We Are | Dr. Clayton Oliphint | First United Methodist Church of Richardson