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This Week at New Spirit: There Is a Seat for You Here

Wednesday, 10 June 2026 by Gregory Hartman
Pastor’s Reflection This week we continued our core values series with Belonging Matters. In Matthew 12, Jesus shows us that people matter more than religious gatekeeping. He feeds the hungry, heals the hurting, and refuses to let religious systems decide who deserves mercy. This message also connected with Pride Sunday and New Spirit’s identity as
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Jesus Says You Can Sit Here: Why Belonging Matters in Faith

Wednesday, 10 June 2026 by Gregory Hartman
In today’s world we see more and more division and exclusion. On Sunday, June 7th we explored our next core value: Belonging Matters. Throughout the gospels Jesus chooses mercy over religious rule-keeping. The church must do the same! Jesus says you can sit here! 30-Second Sermon Summary In Matthew 12, Jesus meets hungry disciples and
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This Week at New Spirit: The Spirit Creates Belonging

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 by Gregory Hartman
This Week at New Spirit 1. Pastor’s Reflection One of the most important things we named on Pentecost Sunday is this: The Holy Spirit creates belonging before demanding conformity. That means you do not have to pretend here. You do not have to have all the answers. None of us have to earn grace. You
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