The Teaching Team introduces Advent as a season of expectant hope, exploring God’s coming through the traditional themes of hope, peace, joy, and love.

Holly shares a family gratitude-tree tradition and reflects on thankfulness for the relationships and community found at Platt Park Church.

Holly shares highlights from the City Classis gathering and reflects on Platt Park Church’s connection to the Reformed Church in America.

James reflects on the health of Platt Park Church and invites the community into transparency, shared responsibility, and God’s unfolding story.

A reflection on John 13, where Jesus washes his disciples’ feet and reveals that true power is expressed through grace, humility, and service.

A welder and a CEO sitting together at church reveal the beauty of Christian community: every person is equally valued by God, and diverse gifts, backgrounds, and callings belong at the same table.

Angie reflects on moving from church leadership and burnout toward vulnerability, receiving, and true belonging at Platt Park Church, where submitting to community opened the way to friendship, support, and accountability.

Carol reflects on “struggle is opportunity,” God’s faithfulness through change, and the invitation to serve Platt Park Church as an elder.

James shares a vision for Platt Park Church rooted in wonder and awe of God’s goodness, with deeper healing, participation, calling, friendship, service, and joyful faith woven into the community’s next chapter.

Learn why Platt Park Church celebrates Promotion Sunday by blessing students, teachers, administrators, counselors, and school staff as they begin a new year of learning, service, growth, and grace.