Staunton Mennonite Church

05/31/2026

Today we continued our study on Matthew, turning to chapter 6. Why does it matter if we let others see our acts of piety? I think it has more to do with developing the kind of character that leads us do what is right, even when nobody is watching.

Today we continued our study on Matthew, turning to chapter 6. Why does it matter if we let others see our acts of piety? I think it has more to do with deve...

05/24/2026

On this holiday, we look at the way Pentecost has been understood over the years and how we can learn to hear one another in a new way.

On this holiday, we look at the way Pentecost has been understood o...

05/17/2026

Today we finished the antitheses of Jesus with tough teaching on enemy love. How do we develop these virtues to the point that they become natural, even in a world where they don't make sense?

Today we finished the antitheses of Jesus with tough teaching on enemy love. How do we develop these virtues to the point that they become natural, even in a...

05/10/2026

Today we continue through the Sermon on the Mount and the antitheses of Jesus, addressing the command to not resist an evil doer. What does it look like to turn the other cheek, give the shirt off our backs, and go the extra mile?

Today we return to the antitheses of Jesus. After a refresher on hermeneutics, we consider the teaching to turn the other cheek, give our clothes, and go the...

05/03/2026

On this baptism Sunday we look at the story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eu**ch. Here I claim that baptism in the Mennonite tradition should be PCV: Public, Communal, and Voluntary.

Belonging and Believing

04/26/2026

Today we continued our series in Matthew by looking at the 2nd-4th of Jesus' antitheses. How does letting your yes be yes and no be no influence the way we read the other antitheses?

Yes and No

04/19/2026

Today we returned to the Sermon on the Mount, looking at the first of Jesus' six antitheses. What does it mean that Jesus says not to get angry, especially when Jesus himself at times shows anger?

Anger and Reconciliation

04/05/2026

Hope is the language of resistance; love is our currency. How does the resurrection call us to live differently?

It is easy to find yourself down after a long, dark Winter, but hope is the language of resistance and love is our currency.

04/04/2026

Easter Sunday:
9:00 Breakfast!
10:00 Worship!

04/03/2026

All are invited to a Good Friday service at 6:00 pm. Light meal to follow.