This fall our sermon series will take us verse by verse through 1 John. This little book is practical and relevant, speaking directly to our 21st century context. It is uncompromising in its message that God is light and love, and teaches tools for discerning where that light and love is at work, and where darkness and hatred have taken over. It can sometimes be difficult to tell the difference between truth and lies, between what is of God and what is not. 1 John is a trusted companion to help us navigate an ambiguous, shades-of-gray world. At the front of our worship space you will see an image intended to evoke the concept of love and light overcoming the darkness. It is our hope that you will be caught up into that love and light as you enter the sanctuary.