July 30, 2023, Pentecost 9: ”Weird People”

At first glance, it may seem that the church is not so distinct from other voluntary organizations. We gather regularly, we raise money, and we do service in the wider community. However, something makes the church different from anything else--something that has helped it weather bad leadership, scandals, and poor decisions. How does Paul's list of greetings at the end of his letter to the Roman church shed light on this something? What makes the church the church? And how might we be the church today with our various backgrounds and worldviews? Pastor David preaches "Weird People" based on Romans 16:1-16, 25-27.