Tag Archives: First Presbyterian

A change of Space

Posted on May 8, 2008 by Nate

Our Sunday night gathering is in the midst of a truly life-giving weekly conversation focused on “Why we do What we do…” (Intro here) This Sunday we will be moving into our new space back at First Presbyterian… the side … Continue reading →

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Why do we do what we do? What’s the point of church, anyway?

Posted on April 28, 2008 by Nate

The questions flood in… Why do we do church the way we do? Why do we take communion? Why do we need a sermon? Why do we all sit in pews or face the front or have microphones? Can we … Continue reading →

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Special visitor to Bend…

Posted on October 19, 2007 by Nate

For anyone reading, I am excited to extend an invite to anyone interested… Karen Sloan will be spending an evening with us at First Presbyterian on Sunday, October 28 at 5:30pm. Karen has written a book, Flirting with Monasticism, and … Continue reading →

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Relational Influence – being missional in Bend

Posted on October 9, 2007 by Nate

This is something I put together for the church publication. Not the final edit… but it sums up what I am thinking about a lot of things. My thoughts regarding my first writing for this publication center on the purpose … Continue reading →

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