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Embraces people of all cultures, races, religions, and sexual orientations;
Allows people to express their doubts and ask important questions;
Sees science as a window into the wonders of the universe;
Serves and empowers rather than controls and manipulates;
Rejects dogma;
Gives people a chance to serve those in need, here and around the world.
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We come along many different paths to gather here, and you are welcome.
If you are young or old, you are welcome.
If you have brown skin, black skin, white skin, yellow skin, or red skin, you are welcome.
If you are married or single, you are welcome.
If you are sick or well, you are welcome.
If you are gay or straight, you are welcome.
If you cannot hear or see, you are welcome.
If you are a man or woman, you are welcome.
If you are happy or sad, you are welcome.
If you are rich or poor, powerful or weak, you are welcome.
If you believe in God some of the time, or none of the time, or all of the time, you are welcome.
So come, let us worship our welcoming God!
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We are proud and pleased to have received both a Letter of Appreciation and a Certificate of Recognition as an Open and Affirming church.
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Faith works--faith without action is less reliable. I take the position that waiting for a result is pointless, unless we can be a partner in the process. The Living Spirit shows us how to get things done ourselves. Miraculous cures or eternal health are not the norm, but living better one day at a time brings results that include a design combo: "Serve me up a faith with an action backer, please!" My action part brings the whole conscious contact into focus. Of course, I want the outcome of the process to come about spontaneously! That is why life is challenging...especially for a "quick-fix" kinda guy like me.
~ Chris Galloway
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Healing Moments are the most important moments in our lives. A time when we surround our members with Intensive Spiritual Care. Please keep in your prayers:
Alex Banwell and Family Diane Johnson
The Boswell Family Susan Johnson
The Brient Family Liane Lindsey-Woodmancy
The Galloway Family Susan Simison
The Ghafari Family Karen Smith
Kelli, Sage, Milo Groves and family Cathy Subatch
Jeffrey Jerry Wilhoit
Karen Legome Jean Jefferson
All those throughout the world affected by natural disasters
Service personnel and their families
Peace efforts around the world
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If you couldn't be with us on Sunday and want to know what you missed, just click below to hear Dr. Anwyl's Sunday Message. Earlier messages can be found on the Spiritual Growth page.
Mothers Day Message - May 13th - Dr Anwyl
Who is your parachute? - May 6th
We rely on those we know to be our support, to be our parachutes when we need help, but it can be the random acts of kindness that one might encounter in the line at Starbucks, or alongside a car on the freeway that impact our lives even more. Every day presents an opportunity to make a difference, to make a friend, to pack someone's parachute as they unknowingly pass you by, as you pass it forward.
To hear the complete Message from May 6th, click May 6th - Who's Your Parachute?" - Rev Jack Hennings
Anam Cara III - April 29th
One's unique life story is written in the architectural landscape of our faces. But within our outer frame lies a universal intimacy with one another in the sensory response to our surroundings. Within Celtic Christianity is a reverence for the light of the sun, of the connected forces beyond our earthly boundaries. We are joined together in the spirit of love and friendship to create a kinship of our souls, the ultimate Anam Cara.
To hear Dr. Anwyl's complete Message, click April 29th : Anam Cara III
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Anam Cara II - April 22nd
Religion is not the same thing as spirituality. That isn't to say that someone who is religious isn't spiritual, but they are not mutually exclusive. Just because one can quote chapter and verse of the Bible does not mean they demonstrate the meaning of those words. The obedient churchgoer who believes in the dogma, may never commune with anything beyond the person sitting next to him once a week. The concept of Celtic Christianity is one of action, of embracing the soul of the universe and giving back as a friend would and should, or Anam Cara. That is spirituality of the heart.
To hear Dr. Anwyl's complete Message, click April 22nd : Anam Cara II
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April 8th : Easter 2012 - Dr. Anwyl
~ Thanks to Beth Laurinitis for her 'teaser' synopsis of Dr. Anwyl's Sunday Message ~
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Shepherd of the Hills Service (in English) - 9:30 a.m. 
