Joerg Brown preaches about gatekeeping within the church, and the importance of friendship and community, using Mark 2:1-12.

Bill Ryan uses a Lectio Divina to meditate on Luke 2:41-49. The congregation chimes in with their own interpretations. Originally shared January 4th, 2026.

Bill Ryan uses a Visio Divina to meditate on the painting Anna, by Bette Dickinson, using Luke 2:36-38. Originally shared December 28, 2025.

Reading from Luke 2:1-20, Pastor James reveals new details about a story we've heard many times: the birth of Jesus. Originally shared December 21, 2025.

Pastor James preaches on the greatest protest song of all time: Mary's Magnificat from Luke 1:26-55. Originally shared December 14, 2025.

Pastor James reflects on Luke 1:5-25 and the birth of John. Originally preached December 7, 2025.

The Advent season begins at Wellspring with a meditative prayer service, beginning with a reflection by Claire Wallace. Originally shared November 30, 2025.

To follow along at home, please visit https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BjSSFf9Ww/ for pictures of the guided prayer exercises, or follow the instructions below for a Lectio Divina, or inspired reading.

1. Read Luke 1:26-38.

2. Focus on a word or phrase that stood out to you. Consider the feelings it evokes and what it reveals about your own life.

3. Speak to God about what you've been meditating on. Share your thoughts and feelings.

4. Release the words and simply be present with God.

Pastor James concludes our series on alternate sub-headings for Biblical passages by preaching on the "The Workers in the Vineyard" AKA "The Workers in the Vineyard (They Kind of Got This One Right)" from Matthew 20. Originally shared November 23, 2025.