The big fish gets all the glory, but the most powerful characters in the book of Jonah are the sailors who thought they were welcoming just another passenger onto their […]
Dear Countryside Members and Friends, I am writing to share news about upcoming changes on the Tri-Faith Commons. Wendy Goldberg, Executive Director of Tri-Faith Initiative and Member of Temple Israel, […]
Celebrate the resurrection season with Vincent van Gogh’s masterpiece, Almond Blossom. Painted in 1890 as a gift for his newborn nephew, this artwork carries a profound personal significance for the […]
I have a friend who can tell you the exact moment he stopped believing. He was ten years old when he realized that the Bible stories he was being taught […]
Music Notes Sunday, March 31, 2024 ~ 9 & 11 a.m. Services By Alex Ritter, Countryside Director of Arts Ministries We’ve been focused on Peter during our Lenten sermon series, […]
I love the liberal arts. I don’t love the way parents tell their children not to major in philosophy or English or history because “they won’t be able to get […]
Growing up with two siblings, an older and a younger brother, I can testify to the “truth” that when two or more are gathered, there is sure to be conflict. […]
Classically-trained tenor, composer, and playwright Justin Payne returns to Countryside this year as featured Good Friday vocalist. Join us at 7 p.m. on Good Friday to experience his incredible vocal […]
Peter claimed he was ready for death. Jesus called his bluff. When the hour came, Peter ran and hid. Maybe Peter should’ve said, “Lord I wanna be ready to go […]
