“I think people often come to the synagogue, the mosque, the church looking for God, and what we give them is religion, and I think that is a huge mistake. And sometimes we let our fussing around with the institution get in the way of what people came for, which is help in facilitating their…
787 Studio enlivens and inspires our day-to-day work and sense of togetherness. In this 2019 short course series, we’ll explore some of the key concepts and ideas coming across our radar, using an informal setting to explore ideas, practices, and modalities of community building with 787 staff and local practitioners. Our first 787 Studio short course is coming up on April 11th at 7 p.m. with the fantastic…
The first in our Proclaim Series is a sermon is from Gary Mathews, who is the Director of Alumni and Church Relations at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. He preached it last September on Theological Education Sunday at Grace Presbyterian Church is San Antonio. Enjoy! Nostalgia: This Is Your Space, Not Mine 1 Samuel 3:1-10; Philippians…
Occasionally we hear a sermon that resonates deeply with the core of the 787 mission. In an effort to celebrate the art of proclamation, we decided to start sharing those with you and considering for ourselves what proclamation looks and feels like in and among the communities we serve. A quick Google search about the…
