Forest Hills Mennonite Church

Shared Fruit

We're all living through what one cultural commentator calls "a bitter age," one marked by divisiveness, polarization, and distrust. As followers of Jesus, what might change if we drew on an ancient roadmap for flourishing together, cultivating and sharing the fruit of the Spirit by practicing love, joy, peace, patience, and more? This Sunday, we embark on a nine-week journey into God's vision for our life together, using the fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5) and stories of unexpected connections forged in the face of difference as our guide.

Find Rest

Jesus wants us well-rested. That's the promise we find in Matthew's Gospel, and its implications can radically reshape our lives. Pastor Jon is joined by Nita Landis, a spiritual companion, writer, and retreat leader, for a conversation about real rest. 

Follow Me

At Jesus' baptism, the evidence of God's presence couldn't be clearer: a voice from heaven announcing "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." As others begin to follow Jesus, though, their experiences are far more ordinary and every day, yet they still choose the path of discipleship. 

These Seeds

George Washington quoted Scripture frequently, and he quoted from the prophet Micah more than any other Biblical author. Looking ahead to God's preferred future, Micah envisions that "everyone will sit under their own vine and fig tree, and no one will make them afraid." Is it possible for us to live into this vision?

A Catechism of Enough

"Is there enough?" All of have an automatic, often subconscious answer to that question, but we might not always be aware of the forces and ideas shaping our assumptions. Pastor Jon explores the subconscious ways we learn to interpret the world as a place of scarcity—and how God's goodness teaches another story. 

Flesh and Blood

Dr. Nancy Heisey explores the letter to the Ephesians, and God's desire to invite real flesh and blood human beings into the common good. 

A Pastoral Word on Violence and Politics

After the events of this past weekend, Pastor Jon offers some perspectives on how we remain faithful to Jesus during tumultuous times. 

Be Still. Know.

Christian worship practices throughout history have an experiential richness that can seem to be lacking from some post-Enlightenment or Protestant expressions. What are some benefits of embracing liturgical traditions in worship?