As spring starts to give way to the heat of April, we find ourselves entering the most vibrant season of our faith. At The Church of the Palms, we believe that Easter is more than a single day on the calendar; it is a movement. In the words of Ecclesiastes, “For every matter there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.”
This Easter, we recognize that we are in a season of holy transition. The barren branches of Lent have given way to the insistent green of new life, reminding us that even in the driest soil, the seeds of liberation are germinating.
Resurrection is the ultimate protest against the powers of death and despair. When we speak of Sharing God’s Unconditional Love, we aren’t just talking about a warm feeling—we are talking about a transformative force that insists every person is a beloved child of the Divine. In this season, that love calls us to roll away the stones of isolation and shame that keep our neighbors trapped in the shadows.
But love without action is incomplete. Our mission of Justice reminds us that while there is a time to mourn, there is also a time to build. We see the Risen Christ in the faces of those fighting for a living wage, in the activists protecting our planet, and in the sanctuary provided to the displaced. We believe that Justice is what love looks like in public. This season, we recommit ourselves to dismantling the systems of oppression that seek to crucify the vulnerable.
Finally, we celebrate our Extravagant Welcome. Our pews—and our hearts—remain open to all, regardless of who you love, where you come from, or the doubts you carry.
There is a season for everything. This is our season to rise! Let us be a people of the empty tomb, living out a faith that is as bold, inclusive, and revolutionary as the resurrection itself.
Shalom, Paul