08/30/2026
Today at Resurrection, Pastor Kyle Kranes-Rutz reminded us of something simple, powerful, and sometimes difficult to say:
“I need you.”
Preaching from Galatians 3:28, Kyle challenged us to see that being one in Christ does not mean becoming identical. Our differences do not disappear—and they do not determine our value, our belonging, whose voice matters, or who gets a seat at the table.
God sees the whole of who we are.
God calls the whole of who we are.
And God has created us to need one another.
Kyle shared vulnerably from his own story of wondering whether he could bring his whole self into the church and whether there was truly room for him. His reminder to us was clear: there is.
Your story matters.
Your gifts matter.
Your questions matter.
Your perspective matters.
We are formed better and stronger when we encounter people whose stories are different from our own. Sometimes discipleship looks like leaning toward someone instead of pulling away, listening before judging, and simply saying, “Tell me more.”
As Kyle reminded us at the close:
We need God. We need one another. And God has trusted us with each other.
If you missed today’s service—or if you need to hear this message again—watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/PLZSqFZNKh0?si=TH_kiAeOEST-goVk
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