Zao MKE Church

Following Jesus During the Rise of Authoritarianism: Lessons from Latin American Base Communities

This season promises to be an intense one in the USA. But despite recent escalations, this era is not unprecendented. Come learn how Christian communities all over the world have been pockets of prophetic resistance to evil and violence throughout history, and how you can resource your heart and faith for modern times.

Still, Small Voice

After all the loudness of the season, can you find God’s presence in the quiet?

The Risk of Joy

What makes joy so essential to Advent? And what keeps us from being truly joyful people?

The Risk of Love

God commands us to love Them. Jesus explains that to love God means to love neighbor and self. What if love is not just intended for the recipient? What if the act of loving is what transforms us all?

The Risk of Peace

In a violent world, the first move towards peace is always a risky one. Who will put their sword down first?

The Risk of Hope

How can we take the risk of hope this Advent?

Decolonizing Gratitude

Thanksgiving can be complicated. What if our gratitude could be an act of resistance? By centering Indigenous wisdom, the teachings of Jesus, and practices of reciprocity, we can move from shallow tradition to a deeper, more honest celebration of life, connection, and care for creation.

Gardeners in the War: Cultivating Hope

It is better to be a warrior than a garden than a gardener in a war - or so the saying goes. But the Scriptures have something else in mind. In times of horrific political violence, God tells the people to plant gardens. To fall in love. Settle down. Have children.

 

If the world is feeling like a war zone right now, are you called to plant a seed of hope?

In Defense of Hope

It's a big week, y'all. And whether this Tuesday has you biting your nails, planning a victory party, or throwing your hands up in despair, we see you. But the hope we have in God - and God's people - is firmer than any promise we can receive from earthly power brokers. Let's ground ourselves in the hope of the Gospel and prepare our hearts for whatever comes next.

To Be A Blessing

The gifts God gives to us are meant for the benefit of all, and we are blessed when others are blessed. In a world of competition and scarcity, it feels counterintuitive - but in God's Kingdom, no one is free until we're all free.