The Table Church DC

Matt Collinson: Invited To...Liturgy (AM Service)

Matt Collinson delivers a message on liturgy through the example of communion. Liturgy (a form according to which public religious worship, especially Christian worship, is conducted) calls us into an active expression of faith and to imitate Christ in our lives. Liturgy unites us around the world as Christians. The act of breaking bread and lifting a cup is universal and unites the body of Christ across time and space. It’s an enduring tradition that connects us through the history of the church. Early Christians all sat at the same table and ate the same food. The church was meant to be a place where people could meet God together. Everyone needs it and everyone gets it and that’s a powerful analogy of God’s grace and we embody that when we receive these tangible elements. God’s love is open and welcome to all.

Invited To...Worship

What music does to people in a group setting is a measurable phenomenon. It’s a physical action. What you sing together can stick with you long after the sermon is over.  Worship is ultimately about connection; connection to one another and connection to God. Worship has a formational aspect and as we connect to the divine, it shapes how we will be formed.

 

Invitation: Worship a God that’s worthy of worship.

 

Challenge: Worship with other people.

Invited To...Discipleship

Pastor Anthony begins a new series where we delve into not only what we're against but also, what we're for. This series will examine how we can let go of the worst of our religion without giving up on Jesus. In the first sermon looking at Luke 9:23-26, Anthony breaks down the concept of discipleship into four main points:

1. Discipleship is not an invitation to lose or forfeit yourself.

2. Discipleship is an invitation to ruin your life in order to save it.

3. Discipleship is an invitation to wholeness.

4. Discipleship is an invitation to a vision of a radically different society.

Looking at discipleship this way, it is about growth, healing, transformation, and how it calls us to challenge societal norms and expectations. Discipleship also calls us to deny certain things in our lives and embrace others. Join us as we dive deeper into the meaning of discipleship and how it can transform our lives and society. Let's challenge ourselves, ask the hard questions, and seek the answers together. What needs to be denied? What needs to be healed?

A Weary World Rejoices - Part 4

Pastor Anthony concludes the series "A Weary World Rejoices" and preaches about radical hospitality, the Last Supper, and the birth of Jesus.  Looking at the connection of the kataluma (translation: the guest room) we see how making room helps a weary world to rejoice. 

A Weary World Rejoices - Part 3

On the third Sunday of Advent, Pastor Tonetta looks at Luke 1 and examines not just how but why a weary world rejoices.

Joy in Connection

Sunday, December 10, 2023. Anthony Parrott This passage describes the encounters between Mary and Elizabeth, who are both experiencing unusual pregnancies. Elizabeth initially hides herself in seclusion, possibly out of guilt or feelings of unworthiness. Mary, on the other hand, is confused and unsure about the angel's announcement. However, despite their different reactions, both women find joy and connection in each other's presence. The passage emphasizes the importance of finding joy and connection in the midst of pain and weariness. It also highlights the significance of relationships and community in bringing people out of isolation and into joy. Ultimately, joy is seen as an act of resistance against despair and a way to overcome the challenges and suffering of the world.

A Weary World Rejoices: Hope

As we enter the season of Advent we begin a new series "A Weary World Rejoices".  Looking at the story of Zechariah in Luke, Erin examines how it's possible to acknowledge and honor our feelings in order to find hope and joy. 

Anthony Parrott: Joy in Connection (Advent Week 2)

Sunday, December 10, 2023

This sermon describes the encounters between Mary and Elizabeth, who are both experiencing unusual pregnancies. Elizabeth initially hides herself in seclusion, possibly out of guilt or feelings of unworthiness. Mary, on the other hand, is confused and unsure about the angel's announcement. However, despite their different reactions, both women find joy and connection in each other's presence. The sermon emphasizes the importance of finding joy and connection in the midst of pain and weariness. It also highlights the significance of relationships and community in bringing people out of isolation and into joy. Ultimately, joy is seen as an act of resistance against despair and a way to overcome the challenges and suffering of the world.