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Brad Witty and Matt Barrios discuss the idea of a "rule of life" – what it is, its history and origins, and the communal rule of life we are living into as a church this fall. For more information on our Fall 2020 Rule of Life and the BREAD booklet version, visit realitysf.com/rule

Dave Lomas teaches from John 15:1-8 on how to remain, or abide, in Jesus and experience the life-giving power of God. Teaching slides available at https://bit.ly/2RI7LvT Video version of this teaching available at https://bit.ly/35Vkzal  In this series, we’re exploring what it looks like to experience and participate in God’s transformation, using the lens of our church’s theory of change (Truth, Community, Practices, and Holy Spirit).

Matt Barrios, Dave Lomas, and Melissa Weinisch talk about how to navigate the conversation of meeting in person with your community – holding space for differing perspectives and discerning the best ways to creatively engage with each other.

Jessica Gracewski interviews members of our church who have found creative and unique ways to stay connected and build deeper community during COVID.

Dave Lomas teaches from Romans 12:3-21 on how we experience transformation through authentic community — which has always been risky, and especially is in our current time. Teaching slides available at https://bit.ly/3bNXEia Video version of this teaching available at https://vimeo.com/457099485 In this series, we’re exploring what it looks like to experience and participate in God’s transformation, using the lens of our church’s theory of change (Truth, Community, Practices, and Holy Spirit).

Dave Lomas and Matt Barrios conclude our series on Christian virtues with a conversation about faith and hope.

Dave Lomas introduces a new series, "Revision: Transformation Through the Worst Year in Modern History," with a teaching on the Holy Spirit’s role in making us like Jesus. Teaching slides available at https://bit.ly/3lQxbFg Video version of this teaching available at https://vimeo.com/454841441/93bbbde88f  

In this episode, we focus on adoption as a unique part of the Christian virtue of love, and hear from members of our community who have experienced the impact of adoption and fostering in their own lives.

Dave Lomas revisits the Serenity Prayer as we enter the sixth month of shelter-in-place when things don’t seem to be getting any better.

Dave Lomas teaches from Matthew 15:21-28 on what faith looks like in a world of pain and desperation, especially when God doesn’t act in ways you’d expect. Teaching slides available at https://bit.ly/3gDQ3U4 Video version of this teaching available at https://vimeo.com/452643154 This teaching is part of our series "Strangely Dim." As the old hymn goes, we “turn our eyes upon Jesus” and “look full in His wonderful face.” And in doing so, we hope to become less overwhelmed by all the brokenness around us and more energized to carry out Christ’s work of renewal in the world.