In this week’s message, Together We Are Stronger, Rev. Dr. Sam Parkes reflected on Ephesians 4:1–16, reminding us that true strength is found in unity, vulnerability, and love. We are called to stop relying on “Someone Else” and instead share our gifts to build up the body of Christ. When we walk hand in hand, we discover that together, through Christ, we are strong enough to face change, speak the truth, and live with hope.

In Together We Find Peace, Rev. Dr. Sam Parkes reminded us from Ephesians 2:11–22 that Christ’s peace breaks down every barrier—erasing the lines between “insiders” and “outsiders.” God calls us to replace fear with compassion, to live as peacemakers who build bridges, bear one another’s burdens, and welcome all into the household of God.

In Together We Find Peace, Rev. Dr. Sam Parkes reminded us from Ephesians 2:11–22 that Christ’s peace breaks down every barrier—erasing the lines between “insiders” and “outsiders.” God calls us to replace fear with compassion, to live as peacemakers who build bridges, bear one another’s burdens, and welcome all into the household of God.

In Together We Have a Home, Rev. Dr. Sam Parkes shared from Ephesians 1:3–14 that in Christ we are chosen, adopted, and forever welcomed into God’s family. Our true home is built not on exclusion, but on grace and love. Rooted in this belonging, we are called to share that same welcome so others may know they, too, are home in Christ.

In Faces of Our Faith: Lydia, Dr. Sam Parkes shared how Lydia’s open heart and home in Acts 16 became a channel for the gospel’s spread. We were reminded to follow her example—listening for God’s leading, practicing hospitality, and honoring the “quiet saints” who serve faithfully without recognition. Through such openness and steadfastness, we become vessels of grace, extending God’s welcome to all.