Love is a Wide Word – Parable of the Banquet, with Becca Ellis. Series: Seeking A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Luke 14.15-21. Jesus taught with storytelling and in particular a series of parables. This week, we focus on the parable of the sabbath meal in the book of Luke, table manners and a love wider than any of us can ever imagine. Please join us this Sunday as we explore the meaning of God’s love through this parable. About the Series, Seeking: Seeking a deeper… Watch

A Different Lens – Parable of the Prodigal Son, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Luke 15.11-32. How can we shift from a transactional to a transformational faith? Our image of God has a profound impact on how we see ourselves and relate to the world. If one’s theology leads to feelings of guilt and shame, maybe it is time to change that theology. Love is not earned. This week, we’ll hear stories from Jesus who introduced humanity to a God… Watch

More Than Just Good Ideas – Parable of the Talents, with Becca Ellis. A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Matthew 25.14-30. About the Series, Seeking: Seeking a deeper and more spacious faith through the stories of Jesus. In this series, we focus on Jesus's parables to promote a deeper, more spacious faith and challenge rigid beliefs. Jesus urged to live in a more spacious way by contrasting societal norms with the kingdom of God values. Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel… Watch

Generosity – Parable of the Sower, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Seeking A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Matthew 13.1-13. Our job is not to determine whether someone is worthy of love. Our job is to love. About the Series, Seeking: Seeking a deeper and more spacious faith through the stories of Jesus. In this series, we focus on Jesus's parables to promote a deeper, more spacious faith and challenge rigid beliefs. Jesus urged to live in a more spacious way by contrasting societal norms… Watch

The Economy of Love – Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Seeking A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Matthew 20.1-16. About the Series, Seeking: Seeking a deeper and more spacious faith through the stories of Jesus. In this series, we focus on Jesus's parables to promote a deeper, more spacious faith and challenge rigid beliefs. Jesus urged to live in a more spacious way by contrasting societal norms with the kingdom of God values. Join us each Sunday, 10AM… Watch

In the Eyes of Another – Parable of the Good Samaritan, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Seeking A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Luke 10.25-37. About the Series, Seeking: Seeking a deeper and more spacious faith through the stories of Jesus. In this series, we focus on Jesus's parables to promote a deeper, more spacious faith and challenge rigid beliefs. Jesus urged to live in a more spacious way by contrasting societal norms with the kingdom of God values. Join us each Sunday, 10AM at… Watch