In April members of Raleigh Mennonite contributed to a congregational prayer. The prayer, compiled from the church’s submitted words and images, was read on Sunday, May 19, when we celebrated Pentecost and the renewal of our covenant to one another. The prayer was also posted on the RMC Instagram feed. God of compassion,we build this […]
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Team Jesus? – May 22, 2022
Colossians 2:6-18 It was our annual covenant renewal Sunday, plus the opportunity to welcome new members, plus baby dedication for two of our newest beloveds, along with communion. A full Sunday! In covenanting with others at Raleigh Mennonite, we’re deciding together to trust that a certain story is true, that we can trust that story […]
In Covenant with Creation – Sept. 29, 2019
Leviticus 11:1-22 This Sunday Melissa wove together an explanation for the Levitical rules for what meat was clean and unclean with both the current climate change crisis and our focus with A Year at the Table. Human lust for domination over creation is the root cause of climate change. God loves the whole world and […]
The Cost of Covenant – Sept. 9, 2018
Donna Coltrane Battle joined us this Sunday and provided a riveting message based on the story of Noah from Genesis 6-9. Covenants are birthed out of pain. Recovery, or salvation, requires sacrifice. On this side of the covenant, we must press for ongoing justice. Dr. Battle currently serves as the chaplain at Meredith College.