Zao MKE Church

Following Jesus During the Rise of Authoritarianism: I Am Because We Are

A final reflection on what we can learn from the Hush Harbors about how to live in the solidarity and interdependence of the Kingdom of God.

Following Jesus During the Rise of Authoritarianism: Ask for the Ancient Paths

The Christians of the Hush Harbors knew to look back and back to the wisdom of those whose faith had come before. Do we?

Following Jesus During the Rise of Authoritarianism: Joy Unspeakable

Under the brutality from white "Christian" slavers, enslaved Black folks cultivated, protected, and passed on a profoundly different faith in God, Jesus, and the scriptures. In this moment, when white nationalists have claimed the church again and again, we look to the Hush Harbors for lessons on how to faithfully follow Jesus and find Joy Unspeakable even in terrifying times.

Following Jesus During the Rise of Authoritarianism: Lessons from Koinonia Farm

Guest sermon by Mark Fraley

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?