Zao MKE Church

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

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.

Guest sermon by Mark Fraley

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.

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

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

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?

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

How can we take the risk of hope this Advent?

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.