The 2025-26 theme proposes an in-depth study of the Lord’s words in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7), emphasizing the radical nature of His teachings. Throughout the various stories found in the Sermon on the Mount, there are inner meanings that go beyond the surface level of each parable. These deeper concepts can guide a person's relationship with God the Creator. As we progress from one story to the next, we will use material from the New Church Journey Program, “Building Healthy Relationships" to apply these teachings and improve our relationships with one another.

Listed below are the monthly subtopics, discussion group dates, meeting Zoom links, and suggested tasks. All Sunday morning discussion groups meet at 10:30AM PT. 

Tasks for the weekly discussion groups will be posted at the beginning of each month. Insights from Task 1 will guide our discussions on the second Sunday meetings, and Task 2 observations will guide our fourth Sunday conversations. These tasks are suggested only; you do not need to complete them to join the discussion meetings.

Share Your Gifts

• May 24th - 2nd monthly discussion group - Zoom link

Task #2: In all the things you do to be of service to others, notice what brings you satisfaction and joy.  Make a list of those things and contemplate how the Lord is working through you. 

Celebrate the Lord’s Power to Save

• June 7th - virtual worship service on the monthly topic - Zoom link

• June 14th - 1st monthly discussion group - Zoom link

• June 28th - 2nd monthly discussion group - Zoom link

Past worship services in this series

The Sermon on the Mount Overview – Jesus speaks as "One with Authority"

• September 7, 2025 - introduction to the annual theme - Recording

Notice the Blessings

• October 5, 2025 - virtual worship service on the monthly topic - Recording

Observe Your Intentions – Shunning Evils

• November 2, 2025 - virtual worship service on the monthly topic - Recording

Connect with God through Prayer

• December 7, 2025 - virtual worship service on the monthly topic - Recording

Praying the Lord’s Prayer 

• January 4, 2025 - .virtual worship service on the monthly topic - Recording

Observe Your Intentions – Doing the Works of Charity

• February 1, 2025 - hybrid worship service on the monthly topic - Recording

Choose Wisely

• March 1, 2026 - virtual worship service on the monthly topic - Recording

Forgiveness 

• April 19, 2026- hybrid worship service on the monthly topic - Recording

Share Your Gifts

• May 3, 2026 - virtual worship service on the monthly topic - Recording