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Naturo Wellness PodcastEp.15: Telomeres: The Timekeepers of AgeingWhat if the secret to aging well lies deep within your DNA? In this episode of the Naturo Wellness Podcast, Naturopaths Kathleen Everingham and Michelle Matthews explore the fascinating world of telomeres—tiny protective caps on our chromosomes that play a major role in how we age. Learn how telomere shortening is linked to oxidative stress, chronic disease, and the overall aging process. Discover practical, science-backed ways to support telomere health through lifestyle, diet, herbal medicine, and stress reduction. From ancient herbs to modern genetic testing, this episode is packed with insights to hel...2025-06-1518 min
The Kingstowne CommunionComing Soon (Wk 4): “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” | Rev. Michelle MatthewsIn our Traveler's Christmas service, Michelle recounts the life of Dr. Seuss and his writing of the Christmas classic, while asking whether our personal images of Jesus are filled with the kind of transformative, cosmic wonder that saved the Grinch.2024-12-2031 min
The Kingstowne CommunionComing Soon (Wk 3): “The Santa Clause (and the Problem with Being Good for Goodness Sake)” | Luke 1:39-55 | Michelle MatthewsRev. Michelle Matthews talks about "The Santa Clause" and "The Christmas Chronicles," relates a brief history of St. Nicholas, and discusses the disconnect of being good to be on the nice list, when we can only truly be saved by the grace of Jesus.2024-12-1937 min
The Kingstowne CommunionComing Soon (Wk 2): "Home Alone (for the Holidays)" | Luke 1 | Michelle MatthewsRev. Michelle Matthews discusses how Home Alone is the perfect Christmas movie, and how we can take Gabriel's message to Zechariah to heart this Advent season.2024-12-1428 min
The Kingstowne CommunionComing Soon (Wk 1): "Old-Fashioned Griswold Christmas" | Mark 13:24-37 | Michelle MatthewsMichelle Matthews kicks off our Coming Soon series by discussing what Christmas Vacation can teach us about Advent.2024-12-0728 min
The Kingstowne CommunionBuilt Different (Wk 6): (Built to) Reprioritize the WorkIn the conclusion of our sermon series on the book of Nehemiah, Michelle Matthews reads from Nehemiah 13, discusses how the demographics of the DMV affect our follow-through, and how we can refocus by going deep instead of wide.2024-11-3030 min
The Kingstowne CommunionBuilt Different (Wk 5): (Built to) Rediscover the CommunityContinuing our sermon series on the Book of Nehemiah chapters 8-10, Michelle Matthews preaches about the Feast of Booths (aka the Feast of Tabernacles), and how the modern resurgence of building sukkahs points to a need to counteract the loneliness of living in today's world.2024-11-2327 min
The Kingstowne CommunionBuilt Different (Wk 4): (Built to) Renew Our CompassionPreaching on Nehemiah 5-7 in the wake of the 2024 election, Michelle Matthews reflects on her pilgrimage to England, the concept of "Heartedge," and how Kingstowne can use these lessons to grow as a community that can offer compassion for others.2024-11-1435 min
The Kingstowne CommunionBuilt Different (Wk 3): (Built to) Reimagine LeadershipMichelle Matthews preaches on Nehemiah 4 on All Saints Sunday, discussing how Nehemiah displays a leadership combination of self, skills, and spirit that still applies today. The sermon is followed by a prayer for our nation on the eve of the 2024 election.2024-11-1145 min
The Kingstowne CommunionReflections on All Hallows Week | Ephesians 5:8-14 | Michelle Matthews and Amber NeurothFrom our costumed & collaborative All Hallows service, Rev. Dawn Jefferson from Hope UCC reads the Scripture, while Pastor Michelle joins Rev. Amber Neuroth from Hope UCC in a pastoral reflection on the meaning of All Hallows Eve. Rev. Melissa Porter-Miller closes in prayer.2024-11-0115 min
The Kingstowne CommunionBuilt Different (Wk 2): (Built to) Rethink the OrdinaryRev. Michelle Matthews gives an overview of Nehemiah 2 and discusses how collaborating with ordinary members of the community can yield unexpected results and renewal.2024-10-2423 min
The Kingstowne CommunionBuilt Different (Wk 1): (Built to) Revisit the ValueIn her first Sunday back from renewal leave, Rev. Michelle Matthews begins a sermon series on the book of Nehemiah and shares the insights she gained during her time away, including a reassessment of what is most valuable to us as Christians.2024-10-2036 min
The Kingstowne CommunionReflections on World Communion | John 6:1-14 | Rev. Michelle Matthews & Rev. Melissa Porter-MillerIn a joint service of The Kingstowne Communion and Franconia UMC on World Communion Sunday, Pastor Michelle and Pastor Melissa are asked questions by youth from churches about the meaning, power, and relevancy of Communion.2024-10-1020 min
The Kingstowne CommunionHow Does a Weary World Rejoice? (Wk 4)Sunday, December 24, 2023 | Advent 2023 | How Does a Weary World Rejoice? | Brunch Church | Rev. Michelle Matthews preaches on the 4th Sunday of Advent in our Advent series "How Does a Weary World Rejoice?" focusing in on the story and song of Mary in Luke 1.2024-01-0719 min
The Kingstowne CommunionLacking Nothing (Wk 4)Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Lacking Nothing: 3 Virtues in Living Lean & Loving Large | The Kingstowne Communion celebrate's it's 7th birthday, and Rev. Michelle Matthews wraps up our "Lacking Nothing" series, based on Paul's first letter to the Corinthians and our church's three core values, by preaching one final sermon on 1 Corinthians 16.2023-10-0616 min
The Kingstowne CommunionLacking Nothing (Wk 3): Collaborating for the Common GoodSunday, September 24, 2023 | Lacking Nothing: 3 Virtues in Living Lean & Loving Large | Rev. Michelle Matthews continues in our new September sermon series and stewardship campaign, based on Paul's first letter to the Corinthians and our church's three core values, by preaching on "The Virtue of Collaborating for the Common Good" in 1 Corinthians 12. Natasha Gannon shares a testimony about how the Kingstowne Communion has helped her live into this virtue.2023-09-2939 min
The Kingstowne CommunionLacking Nothing (Wk 2): Creative CommunitySunday, September 17, 2023 | Lacking Nothing: 3 Virtues in Living Lean & Loving Large | Rev. Michelle Matthews continues in our new September sermon series and stewardship campaign, based on Paul's first letter to the Corinthians and our church's three core values, by preaching on "The Virtue of Creative Community" in 1 Corinthians 3. Carly & Meghan Collins share a testimony about how the Kingstowne Communion has helped them live into this virtue.2023-09-2140 min
The Kingstowne CommunionLacking Nothing (Wk 1): Courageous ConversationSunday, September 10, 2023 | Lacking Nothing: 3 Virtues in Living Lean & Loving Large | Rev. Michelle Matthews continues in our new September sermon series and stewardship campaign, based on Paul's first letter to the Corinthians and our church's three core values, by preaching on the virtue of courageous conversation in 1 Corinthians 1. Paul Dufresne shares a testimony about how the Kingstowne Communion has helped him live into this virtue.2023-09-2131 min
The Kingstowne CommunionLent Devotion 1 - Pastor MichellePastor Michelle kicks off our "Seeking Honest Questions" Lent devotional series with a reflection on the question "Is this the fast I choose?" in Isaiah 58:1-12. Visit https://kingstownecommunion.net/lent to follow along in the devotional and sign-up to lead a future devotion this season.2023-02-2514 min
The Kingstowne CommunionChristmas Day Online Worship 2022Sunday, December 25, 2022 | Christmas Day Online Worship | Rev. Michelle Matthews preaches the fifth/bonus sermon in our Advent series Have Yourself a Mary Little Christmas on Galatians 4, entitled "Mary: Mother of Us All."2023-01-0114 min
The Kingstowne CommunionHave Yourself a Mary Little Christmas (Wk 4)Sunday, December 18, 2022 | 4th Sunday of Advent | Rev. Michelle Matthews preaches the fourth sermon in our Advent series Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas on Mary's Magnificat in Luke 2, entitled "Mary's Peace: A Lullaby to Her Son." 2022-12-2225 min
The Kingstowne CommunionHave Yourself a Mary Little Christmas (Wk 3)Sunday, December 11, 2022 | 3rd Sunday of Advent | Rev. Michelle Matthews writes the third sermon in our Have Yourself a Mary Little Christmas sermon series for the season of Advent, entitled "Mary's Joy Seeing Her Son Grow Up," and Rev. Dirk Wooten preaches it for her while she's at home with the flu. 2022-12-1423 min
The Kingstowne Communion50 Days Outside (Wk 7) | Jesus on the CloudSunday, May 29, 2022 | 50 Days Outside (Wk 7) | Jesus on the Cloud | Rev. Michelle Matthews2022-06-0228 min
The Kingstowne Communion50 Days Outside (Wk 6) | Jesus on the Road (to Damascus)Sunday, May 22, 2022 | 50 Days Outside (Wk 6) | Jesus on the Road (to Damascus) | Rev. Michelle Matthews2022-05-2626 min
The Kingstowne Communion50 Days Outside (Wk 5) | Jesus by the Sheep Gate PoolSunday, May 15, 2022 | 50 Days Outside (Wk 5) | Jesus by the Sheep Gate Pool | Rev. Michelle Matthews2022-05-2024 min
The Kingstowne Communion50 Days Outside (Wk 4) | Jesus by the RiverSunday, May 8, 2022 | 50 Days Outside (Wk 4) | Jesus by the River | Rev. Michelle Matthews2022-05-2023 min
The Kingstowne Communion50 Days Outside (Wk 3) | Jesus by the SeasideSunday, May 1, 2022 | 50 Days Outside (Wk 3) | Jesus by the Seaside | Rev. Michelle Matthews2022-05-0419 min
The Kingstowne Communion50 Days Outside (Wk 2) | Jesus in the CourtyardSunday, April 24, 2022 | 50 Days Outside (Wk 2) | Jesus in the Courtyard | Rev. Michelle Matthews 2022-04-2725 min
The Kingstowne Communion50 Days Outside (Wk 1) | Jesus on the RoadSunday, April 17, 2022 | Easter Sunday | 50 Days Outside (Wk 1) | Jesus on the Road | "The Same Old Story" with Rev. Michelle Matthews2022-04-2222 min
The Kingstowne CommunionGood Friday 2022 | "The Passion That Waits for Us"Friday, April 15, 2022 | Good Friday | "The Passion That Waits for Us" with Rev. Michelle Matthews2022-04-2221 min
The Kingstowne CommunionGood Enough (Wk 6) | We're a Group ProjectSunday, April 10, 2022 | Palm Sunday | "Good Enough" Sermon Series | "We're a Group Project" with Rev. Michelle Matthews2022-04-2222 min
The Kingstowne CommunionLent 2022 Daily Devotion 34Saturday, April 9, 2022 | Lenten Congregation-Led Daily Devotional | Day 34 with Pastor Michelle Matthews2022-04-0909 min
The Kingstowne CommunionGood Enough (Wk 5) | It's Okay to Be FragileSunday, April 3, 2022 | 5th Sunday of Lent | "Good Enough" Sermon Series | "It's Okay to Be Fragile" with Rev. Michelle Matthews2022-04-0927 min
The Kingstowne CommunionLent 2022 Daily Devotion 33Friday, April 8, 2022 | Lenten Congregation-Led Daily Devotional | Day 33 with Pastor Michelle Matthews2022-04-0817 min
The Kingstowne CommunionLent 2022 Daily Devotion 32Thursday, April 7, 2022 | Lenten Congregation-Led Daily Devotional | Day 32 with Pastor Michelle Matthews2022-04-0714 min
The Kingstowne CommunionGood Enough (Wk 4) | We Often Think It's About UsSunday, March 27, 2022 | 4th Sunday of Lent | "Good Enough" Sermon Series | Luke 15:1-32 | "We Often Think It's About Us" with Rev. Michelle Matthews2022-03-3120 min
The Kingstowne CommunionLent 2022 Daily Devotion 24Tuesday, March 29, 2022 | Lenten Congregation-Led Daily Devotional | Day 24 with Pastor Michelle Matthews (yes, again!)2022-03-2915 min
The Kingstowne CommunionLent 2022 Daily Devotion 23Monday, March 28, 2022 | Lenten Congregation-Led Daily Devotional | Day 23 with Pastor Michelle Matthews2022-03-2917 min
The Kingstowne CommunionGood Enough (Wk 3) | Lots of Things Can Be MedicineSunday, March 20, 2022 | 3rd Sunday of Lent | "Good Enough" Sermon Series | Luke 13:1-9 | "Lots of Things Can Be Medicine" with Rev. Michelle Matthews2022-03-2231 min
The Kingstowne CommunionGood Enough (Wk 2) | There is Much Out of Our ControlSunday, March 13, 2022 | 2nd Sunday of Lent | "Good Enough" Sermon Series | Luke 13:31-35 | "There is So Much Out of Our Control" with Rev. Michelle Matthews2022-03-1728 min
Mallett and Michelle on Dripping Springs PodcastEp.9 Yummy is the Word of the Day (Bill Warren and Michelle Matthews from Pig Pen BBQ)Bill Warren and Michelle Matthews are the owners of PIG PEN BBQ located in downtown Dripping Springs. We discuss the history and styles of Texas BBQ and Bill offers some tips on cooking your best BBQ ever. The Farmers Market in Dripping Springs is voted the best market in Texas. Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis meet the most interesting people, and discover the places and events that make Dripping Springs, Texas, a Hill Country oasis. Learn why every year, hundreds of people move to this small town just outside of Austin. Every episode features a local res...2022-03-0157 min
The Kingstowne CommunionHalloween 2021Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021 | Michelle preaches a short message on Revelation 7 for All Hallows Eve, and Bret and Michelle lead us in a spooky, spiritual hymn to the tune of "House of the Rising Sun."2021-11-1109 min
The Kingstowne CommunionWhen We Talk About God | BOTH (Wk 2)Sunday, September 20, 2020 | Sunday Morning Worship | Week 2 of our fall series entitled "What We Talk About When We Talk About God." Michelle preaches from John 1 about how God is BOTH. Bret & Gina lead us in "Reckless Love" and Robyn Morrissette shares a testimony. 2020-09-2327 min
The Kingstowne CommunionWhen We Talk About God | OPEN (Wk 1)Sunday, September 13, 2020 | Sunday Morning Worship | Week 1 of our fall series entitled "What We Talk About When We Talk About God." Michelle preaches from Colossians 1 about how God is OPEN. Bret & Gina lead us in "Great Are You Lord" and Zach Lenkay shares a testimony. 2020-09-1532 min
The Kingstowne CommunionPandemic Proportion: Extraordinary Baptism (Wk 6)Sunday, May 24, 2020 | Sunday Morning Live from Home | Michelle preaches the sixth week of our series Pandemic Proportion on the book of 1 Peter with a sermon entitled "Extraordinary Baptism" based on the rest of 1 Peter 3:18-22. Bret and Gina lead us in "Open Up the Heavens" for Ascension Sunday.2020-05-2931 min
The Kingstowne CommunionPandemic Proportion: Extraordinary Blessing (Wk 5)Sunday, May 17, 2020 | Sunday Morning Live from Home | Michelle preaches the fifth week of our series Pandemic Proportion on the book of 1 Peter with a sermon entitled "Extraordinary Blessing" based on the rest of 1 Peter 3:8-17. Bret and Gina lead us in singing "King of Kings" and a new song "Blessing."2020-05-2934 min
The Kingstowne CommunionPandemic Proportion: Extraordinary Church (Wk 3)Sunday, May 3, 2020 | Sunday Morning Live from Home | Michelle continues in our new sermon Pandemic Proportion on the book of 1 Peter with a sermon on 1 Peter 2 entitled "Extraordinary Church." Bret and Gina lead us in "Build My Life" and "The Church's One Foundation."2020-05-1334 min
The Kingstowne CommunionPandemic Proportion: Extraordinary Way (Wk 2)Sunday, April 26, 2020 | Sunday Morning Live from Home | Michelle continues in our new sermon Pandemic Proportion on the book of 1 Peter with a sermon on the rest of 1 Peter 1 entitled "Extraordinary Way." Bret and Gina lead us in "Lord I Need You" and "Hymn of the Holy Spirit."2020-05-1335 min
The Kingstowne CommunionPandemic Proportion: Extraordinary Hope (Wk 1)Sunday, April 19, 2020 | Sunday Morning Live from Home | Michelle kicks off our new sermon Pandemic Proportion on the book of 1 Peter with a sermon on 1 Peter 1 entitled "Extraordinary Hope." Bret and Gina lead us in "This My Inheritance" and "Hope Has a Name."2020-05-1333 min
The Kingstowne CommunionAs He Taught Us to Pray: 6 EnvelopesSunday, March 22, 2020 | Online Worship Only | Pastor Michelle preaches the fourth week of Lent in a sermon series on the Lord's Prayer called "As He Taught Us to Pray," focusing this week on the story of King Solomon in 1 Kings 3-11. Bret and the band lead us in "I Believe" and "Reckless Love."2020-03-2836 min
The Kingstowne CommunionAs He Taught Us to Pray: Thy Kingdom ComeSunday, March 8, 2020 | Pastor Michelle preaches the second week of Lent in a sermon series on the Lord's Prayer called "As He Taught Us to Pray," focusing this week on Genesis 17:1-17, 15-16. Bret and the band lead us in "Forever Reign" and "Give Me Jesus."2020-03-2135 min
The Kingstowne CommunionAs He Taught Us to Pray: Our FatherSunday, March 1, 2020 | Pastor Michelle preaches the first week of Lent in a new sermon series on the Lord's Prayer called "As He Taught Us to Pray," focusing this week on Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7. Bret and the band lead us in "Great Are You Lord" and our new Lenten theme song "Lord's Prayer."2020-03-2132 min
The Kingstowne CommunionTransfiguration SundaySunday, February 23, 2020 | Pastor Michelle preaches a sermon for Transfiguration Sunday, and Bret and the band lead us in "Open Up the Heavens" and "Transfiguration." 2020-03-1025 min
The Kingstowne CommunionMister Rogers: Neighborhood Like HeavenSunday, February 16, 2020 | Pastor Michelle preaches the last week of our winter sermon series "A Neighbor Just Like You" on the faith of Mister Rogers, focusing on Matthew 25. Bret and the band lead us in "Build Your Kingdom Here" and "Good Grace." 2020-03-1031 min
The Kingstowne CommunionMister Rogers: Many Ways to Say "I Love You"Sunday, February 9, 2020 | Pastor Michelle preaches the sixth week of our winter sermon series "A Neighbor Just Like You" on the faith of Mister Rogers, focusing on 1 Peter 3:8-22, and Meghan Collins shares her testimony in a form a letter she wrote to the Bishop of the Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church. Bret and the band lead us in "What Love My God" and "For the One".2020-02-1430 min
The Kingstowne CommunionMister Rogers: The Invisible is EssentialSunday, February 2, 2020 | Pastor Michelle preaches the fifth week of our winter sermon series "A Neighbor Just Like You" on the faith of Mister Rogers, focusing on Matthew 7. Bret and the band lead us in "No Longer Slaves" and a new song "As You Find Me."2020-02-0734 min
The Kingstowne CommunionMister Rogers: We All Need a LiturgySunday, January 26, 2020 | Pastor Michelle preaches the fourth week of our winter sermon series "A Neighbor Just Like You" on the faith of Mister Rogers, focusing on 1 Timothy 4:7-16. Bret and the band lead us in a little acapella round "Jubilate Deo", "Your Love Awakens Me", and then a musical rendition of the Lord's Prayer. 2020-02-0634 min
The Kingstowne CommunionMister Rogers: Our Differences are BeautifulSunday, January 19, 2020 | Pastor Michelle preaches the third week of our winter sermon series "A Neighbor Just Like You" on the faith of Mister Rogers, focusing on 1 Corinthians 15. Bret and the band lead us in a worship staple "How Great is Our God" and and a new favorite "Reconciliation Hymn."2020-01-2434 min
The Kingstowne CommunionMister Rogers: Mentionable & ManageableSunday, January 5, 2020 | Epiphany Sunday | Michelle preaches the first week of our winter sermon series "A Neighbor Just Like You" on the faith of Mister Rogers, focusing on Luke 12. Bret and the band lead us in "Stand in Your Love" and "You Say."2020-01-0736 min
The Kingstowne CommunionMister Rogers Intro (Sabbath Sunday)Sunday, December 29, 2019 | Sabbath Sunday | Michelle and Bret introduce our winter sermon series entitled "A Neighbor Just Like You" on the faith of Mr. Rogers with some classic Mr. Rogers hits and a little intro, connected to the story of the Incarnation and arrival of the wisemen at Epiphany, about why Mr. Rogers might just be the dose of kindness and honesty we need right now. 2020-01-0332 min
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The Kingstowne CommunionThe Week We {Don't} Know Well | Saturday (Bonus)Bonus Sermon | The Week We {Don't} Know Well | Rev. Michelle Matthews preaches a bonus homily on Matthew 27:55-66, entitled, "Saturday: Christ in the Tomb," as we walk together week by week in Lent through the week we don't actually know all that well. 2019-04-1511 min
The Kingstowne CommunionThe Week We {Don't} Know Well | FridaySunday, April 7, 2019 | The Week We {Don't} Know Well | Rev. Michelle Matthews preaches a sermon on Matthew 27:45-56, entitled, "Friday: Forsaken King of the Jews," as we walk together week by week in Lent through the week we don't actually know all that well. The band leads us in our theme song for the series "Last Word" and then the modern hymn "What Love My God", which tells the whole story of Christ's redemption.2019-04-1229 min
The Kingstowne CommunionThe Week We {Don't} Know Well | ThursdaySunday, March 31, 2019 | The Week We {Don't} Know Well | Rev. Michelle Matthews preaches a sermon on Matthew 26:1-16, entitled, "Thursday: Friend of Sinners in the Garden," as we walk together week by week in Lent through the week we don't actually know all that well. The band leads us in "Psalm 139 (Far Too Wonderful)" and then leads us in prayer with "Lord Have Mercy". 2019-04-0429 min
The Kingstowne CommunionThe Week We {Don't} Know Well | WednesdaySunday, March 24, 2019 | The Week We {Don't} Know Well | Rev. Michelle Matthews preaches a sermon on Matthew 26:1-16, entitled, "Wednesday: Dangerous Messiah," as we walk together week by week in Lent through the week we don't actually know all that well. The band leads us in "Reckless Love" and then "Lay It All Down," a song for the woman washing Jesus' feet.2019-03-2726 min
The Kingstowne CommunionThe Week We {Don't} Know Well | TuesdaySunday, March 17, 2019 | The Week We {Don't} Know Well | Rev. Michelle Matthews preaches a sermon on Matthew 21 & 22, entitled, "Tuesday: Q & A with the Son of Man," as we walk together week by week in Lent through the week we don't actually know all that well. The band leads us in a modern hymn "Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me" and "Glory" by All Sons and Daughters.2019-03-2230 min
The Kingstowne CommunionWho Am I? Intro & Online WorshipSunday, December 30, 2018 | Online Worship & Intro to Who Am I? Series | Bret, Alyssa, & Michelle lead us in a 20-min online worship service. Hear Michelle introduce the "Who Am I?" sermon series on the Enneagram, and sing along to the Epiphany classic "We Three Kings" and our song of the series "Who You Say I Am." 2019-01-1022 min
The Kingstowne CommunionJohn Wesley Birthday Bash (Methodism in 20 min-ish)Sunday, July 1, 2018 | John Wesley Birthday Bash | Listen as Rev. Michelle Matthews jam-packs all the Methodist history and theology into a 20 min (ish) sermon. The band also leads us in some Charles Wesley favorites: "O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing" and "O Come Thou Traveler Unknown". 2018-07-0433 min
The Kingstowne CommunionRuth: Poverty, Privilege, & Meet-cute MomentsSunday, June 24, 2018 | Ruth: Poverty, Privilege, & the Presence of God | Rev. Michelle Matthews preaches on Ruth 4. Listen as Michelle tells the love story of God with us by focusing in on the love story of Ruth & Boaz, suggesting that it is in the meet-cute moments of life that we most profoundly see God. The band (led by guest musician Jeff Long) leads us in the old hymn "Pass Me Not O Gentle Savior" and one of our southern gospel favorites "Welcome Table". 2018-06-2933 min
The Kingstowne CommunionRuth: Poverty, Privilege, & SalvationSunday, June 17, 2018 | Ruth: Poverty, Privilege, & the Presence of God | Rev. Michelle Matthews preaches on Ruth 3. Listen as Michelle helps us understand how the story of Ruth gives us a new way of understanding redemption and salvation, and tune in as Dr. Norman Wirzba, Professor of Theology, Ecology, and Agrarian Studies at Duke Divinity School talks about food justice, migrant workers, and a way to understand salvation through the crisis at the border. The band leads us in "Rescuer" and beautiful hymn "Rock of Ages (When the Day Seems Long)".2018-06-2334 min
The Kingstowne CommunionRuth: Poverty, Privilege, & Tupperware ContainersSunday, June 10, 2018 | Ruth: Poverty, Privilege, & the Presence of God | Rev. Michelle Matthews preaches on Ruth 2. The story of Ruth and the character of Naomi cannot be easily categorized, contained, and defined. Listen as Michelle suggests that what lies at the heart of our brokenness and our privilege is our tendency towards walling things off, dividing our lives into categories, and living and thinking dualistically. Sarah Williamson shares her faith testimony of her experience as a missionary kid and her work helping to advocate for refugee communities with Protect the People. The band leads us in "All the Poor and...2018-06-1240 min
The Kingstowne CommunionRuth: Poverty, Privilege, & the F-wordSunday, June 3, 2018 | Ruth: Poverty, Privilege, & the Presence of God | Rev. Michelle Matthews preaches on Ruth 1. The story of Ruth is a story of failure. Listen as Michelle suggests that the DC metro fear of failure is in fact a sign of privilege, and as Naomi Evans shares her testimony about her work with the Coalition for Juvenile Justice. The band leads us in a song based on Ruth 1, "I Will Follow," and our new theme song for the series, "No Outsiders."2018-06-0533 min
The Kingstowne CommunionFake News: Pentecost & Tongue of FireSunday, May 20, 2018 | Fake News: Pentecost & Tongues of Fire | Acts 2 | Rev. Michelle Matthews preaches a sermon on the Day of Pentecost & the Acts 2 tongues of fire, and the band leads us in "Holy Spirit" and "Christ in Me". 2018-06-0130 min
The Kingstowne CommunionFake News: Ascension & the Missing God (Female Power Ballad Sunday)Sunday, May 13, 2018 | Fake News: Ascension & the Missing God | Luke 24:50-53 & Acts 1:6-11 | Rev. Michelle Matthews preaches on Jesus' ascension, and the band helps us celebrate all women everywhere with our Female Power Ballad Sunday set list including: Beyonce, Madonna, Tina Turner, Pink, and more. For the sermon, fast foreward to 13:40.2018-06-0142 min
The Kingstowne CommunionFake News: Trinity & the 3-in-1 God (Pop-up Worship in the Park)Sunday, May 27, 2018 | Fake News: Trinity & the 3-in-1 God | Colossians 1:15-23, Luke 3:21-22 | Rev. Michelle Matthews wraps up our series entitled Fake News: Finding Truth in What's Simply Unbelievable by preaching about how Trinity behaves and what it means to be invited into that behavior. The band leads us in "Glory Be" and a beautiful melodic round about the Triune God. 2018-06-0131 min
The Kingstowne CommunionFake News: Old Testament Myth & ImaginationSunday, April 29, 2018 | Fake News: Finding Truth in What's Simply Unbelievable | Jonah 1; 2:1, 5-6, 8-10; 3:1-5, 10 | Rev. Michelle Matthews preaches a sermon about Jonah and Old Testament myth & imagination where she tells the story of Jonah through 4 different lenses, and the band continues to lead us in our Prayer for Illumination for the series: "Begone Unbelief". 2018-05-1125 min
The Kingstowne CommunionFake News: Transfiguration, Ghosts, & GlorySunday, April 22, 2018 (Earth Day Worship) | Fake News: Finding Truth in What's Simply Unbelievable | Luke 9:28-36 (Jesus' Transfiguration) | Rev. Michelle Matthews preaches a sermon about transfiguration, ghosts, and glory, entitled "Transfigured & Shining", and the band leads us "All Creatures of Our God and King" and "Flood the Earth" as we celebrate Earth Day and take part in a Blessing of the Animals liturgy.
Fake News: Finding Truth in What's Simply Unbelievable: The story of Jesus is Good News, but if we're honest, much of it feels like fake news. Many of the main stories and tenants of Christian...2018-05-0421 min
The Kingstowne CommunionFake News: Resurrection & DoubtSunday, April 15, 2018 | Fake News: Finding Truth in What's Simply Unbelievable | John 20:24-29 (Doubting Thomas) | Rev. Michelle Matthews preaches a sermon about resurrection and doubt, entitled "Sensing Resurrection", and the band introduces our two songs of the series: "Begone Unbelief" (an ancient hymn that will serve as our prayer for illumination) and "God of Miracles".
Fake News: Finding Truth in What's Simply Unbelievable: The story of Jesus is Good News, but if we're honest, much of it feels like fake news. Many of the main stories and tenants of Christian faith are fantastical, supernatural, and implausible. Resurrection? Ascension...2018-05-0430 min
The Kingstowne CommunionFake News (Intro)Sunday, April 8, 2018 | We gathered for a 30 minute worship service before setting our hands to work in packing 10,000 meals with Rise Against Hunger to combat world hunger. Rev. Michelle Matthews preached a short 5 minute homily introducing the new sermon series entitled "Fake News: Finding Ultimate Truth in What's Simply Unbelievable" that began Sunday, April 15, 2018, and the band led us in "Glorious Day" and "Welcome Table". 2018-05-0412 min
The Kingstowne CommunionEaster Sunday at Nalls 2018Sunday, April 1, 2018 | We gathered for worship at Nalls Produce for Easter Sunday Worship. Rev. Michelle Matthews preaches a sermon entitled "The Resurrection is a Joke," and the band leads us in "Joyful, Joyful (The One Who Saves)" and "Come As You Are". Christ is Risen! He is Risen indeed! 2018-05-0423 min
The Kingstowne CommunionGood Friday at the Pub 2018Friday, March 30, 2018 | We gathered for Good Friday Stations of the Cross and worship at the Pub at Fiona's Irish Pub. Rev. Michelle Matthews preaches a sermon entitled "Finished" on the last moments of Jesus' life and the band leads us in singing "Just As I Am" and "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross."2018-05-0409 min
The Kingstowne CommunionFaith in the 1st Person: Wandering to Revival (At-home Worship)Sunday, March 4th | Bret and Michelle lead a 30-min at-home Facebook Live worship service of word and song after Fairfax County Public Schools close due to Nor'easter power outages. Pastor Michelle preaches a shorter homily on Psalm 85 in the third week of our Lenten series entitled "Faith in the 1st Person: A Journey in Vulnerability through the Psalms."2018-03-1333 min
The Kingstowne CommunionFaith in the 1st Person: Talk to MeSunday, February 18th | Pastor Matthews preaches on Psalm 6 in the first week of a Lenten series entitled "Faith in the 1st Person: A Journey in Vulnerability through the Psalms." Shaun Evans shares a bit about sharing faith in the 1st person. 2018-02-2330 min
The Kingstowne CommunionMake the Bible Great Again | "Creating, Communing, Connecting"Genesis 6:5-22, 7:17-21, 8:1-2, 9:1-3 | "Creating Communing, Connecting" | Rev. Michelle Matthews2017-09-1420 minThe Kingstowne CommunionThis Land Ain't Your LandA sermon delivered by Rev. Michelle Matthews at Aldersgate Church on Sunday, September 25th as a part of Aldersgate's sermon series on Jeremiah.2016-09-2615 minThe Kingstowne CommunionSummer Stories with Luke: Disturbing the PeaceDisturbing the Peace | Luke 12:49-56 | "I did not come to bring you peace, but rather fire and a sword." | Rev. Michelle Matthews2016-08-1115 minThe Kingstowne CommunionSummer Stories with Luke: The Burden of Knowing God (Part II)Rev. Michelle Matthews | Luke 12:32-34 | "Don't be afraid little flock, because your Father delights in giving you the Kingdom. Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Make for yourselves wallets that don't wear out - a treasure in heaven that never runs out. No thief comes near there and no moth destroys. Where your treasure is there your heart is also." | Oh no! Jesus is talking about money. Run! The words of Jesus challenge us and make us a little squirmy this week. Sell our possessions? All of them? Whatever Jesus. How do you read this passage? What...2016-07-2108 minThe Kingstowne CommunionSummer Stories with Luke: The Burden of Knowing God (Part I)Rev. Michelle Matthews | Luke 12:32-34 | "Don't be afraid little flock, because your Father delights in giving you the Kingdom. Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Make for yourselves wallets that don't wear out - a treasure in heaven that never runs out. No thief comes near there and no moth destroys. Where your treasure is there your heart is also." | Oh no! Jesus is talking about money. Run! The words of Jesus challenge us and make us a little squirmy this week. Sell our possessions? All of them? Whatever Jesus. How do you read this passage? What...2016-07-2113 minThe Kingstowne CommunionSummer Stories with Luke: What Our Bellies Tell Us About GodLuke 7:36-8:3 | Rev. Michelle Matthews talks about belly buttons, hunger pains, and independence day. What could our bellies possibly have to tell us about God?2016-07-0715 min