Preview Sunday 9/6/2026

THIS SUNDAY AT DIALOGOS

A little hint about where we're going—and what to expect when you get here.
This Sunday at Dialogos, we're stepping into a world where everything seems to be changing. Empires are falling, new powers are rising, and three biblical prophets are trying to figure out what faithfulness looks like when the world you knew doesn't look quite the same anymore.
We're not giving away the whole sermon, but we'll leave you with three questions: What happens when you realize something is wrong? What do you do when you aren't sure what God is doing? And when something has fallen apart, what do you choose to rebuild?
We'll be spending some time with Zephaniah, Habakkuk, and Haggai. Three little books. Three very different moments. One much bigger story.

WHAT IS DIALOGOS?

Dialogos is our Methodist worship gathering at Mosaic, but it may feel a little different from a traditional church service. The word dialogos is where we get our word dialogue, and that is exactly what we are trying to create.
We don't believe worship has to mean sitting quietly while one person gives you all the answers. We read the actual words of the Bible, explore the history and culture surrounding them, talk about how those texts have been interpreted and used, and then ask what wisdom they might offer us today.
We use a Wesleyan approach to faith that brings Scripture, tradition, reason, and experience into conversation. Questions are welcome. Disagreement is welcome. “I don't know” is welcome. You don't have to check your brain—or your story—at the door.

WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE SERVICE?

We sing together, pray together, and have opportunities to give, but there are no expectations about knowing when to stand, sit, speak, or do something special. We'll help you along the way.
Each week includes a Methodist Moment, where we learn a little about Methodist history, theology, or practice. We read Scripture and then spend time exploring its historical world before bringing it into conversation with our own.
After the sermon comes one of the most important parts of Dialogos: the dialogue. Instead of the pastor having the final word, everyone has an opportunity to respond. You can ask a question, disagree, share an experience, offer another perspective, or simply listen.
You never have to speak. Listening is participating too.

KIDS — BRING SOMETHING FOR THE RAINBOW RUG!

Kids aren't an interruption to worship at Mosaic. They're part of the community.
That's why we don't just have an adult stand in front of the church and preach a miniature sermon at the children. During the Rainbow Rug, our kids get to do some of the sharing.
Kids are invited to bring something with them—a favorite toy, book, rock, drawing, stuffed animal, something they found outside, something they made, or whatever happens to be important to them this week.
Bring it to the Rainbow Rug and tell us about it. Think of it as your chance to give us your own little sermon. You never know what the rest of us might learn from you.
And if your child doesn't want to bring something or doesn't feel like talking that day, that's perfectly fine too.

FIRST SUNDAYS — THE TABLE

On the first Sunday of every month, our Methodist Moment becomes The Table, and we celebrate Communion together.
At Mosaic, you don't have to be a member. You don't have to be Methodist. You don't have to have your theology figured out. The table is open.
We receive Communion by intinction, which is just a church word for dipping the bread into the cup.
When it is your turn, you'll come forward and receive a piece of bread. Instead of drinking from the Communion cup, you'll gently dip the bread into the cup and then eat it. We'll guide everyone through it, so if you've never received Communion this way—or never received Communion at all—you don't need to worry about knowing what to do.
If coming forward isn't comfortable or accessible for you, let us know and we can bring Communion to you. And if you don't want to receive Communion, you are always welcome to remain where you are. There is no pressure and no explanation needed.
The point isn't whether you know the right church procedure.
The point is that there is room at the table.

COME WITH YOUR QUESTIONS

Dialogos isn't designed around having everything figured out before you walk through the door.
Come curious.
Come skeptical.
Come faithful.
Come unsure what you believe anymore.
Come with a Bible full of notes or come because you haven't opened one in twenty years.
And kids, don't forget whatever treasure you're bringing to the Rainbow Rug.
This week we're entering a world of collapsing empires, uncomfortable questions, and people trying to figure out what should be rebuilt after everything changes.
Something is wrong.
God, what are you doing?
What are we going to rebuild?
We'll start there.