November 9, 2025 - Ruth Part 5

Jerell Carper concludes the book of Ruth by showing Boaz's shrewd tactics and costly faith that he employed to buy back Elimilech's land and restore the lineage of Naomi. The extraordinary faith of Ruth and Boaz intersect with the macro-narrative of God's cosmic redemption - a convicting polemic against the norms of God's people.

// Twenty Second Sunday after Pentecost

November 2, 2025 - Ruth Part 4 -

Brianna Hines invites us to the threshing floor for a robust look into the strong and surprising character of Ruth and Boaz. Boaz proves faithful and Ruth proves noble as they challenge all of us to live with hayil.

// Twenty First Sunday After Pentecost

October 26, 2025 - Ruth Part 3 -

Julie Langenberg invites us to mirror the steadfast love of God, whether we find ourselves in a place of privilege and power or an outsider. Even when we don't realize, God is at work in our lives.

// Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost

October 19, 2025 - Ruth Part 2 -

Jerell Carper continues our series in the book of Ruth by looking at Naomi's faith within profound bitterness and Ruth's costly commitment to Naomi's wellbeing. We're reminded again that God's kingdom often breaks into our world through the unexpected faith of outsiders.

// Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost

Citizens Church Eugene

October 12, 2025 - Ruth Part 1

Jerell Carper starts our series in the book of Ruth by giving us a look at the cultural and social context of the story and the ways in which the story of Ruth is a snapshot of the entire story of God.

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

October 5, 2025

Jerell Carper surveys the vision of Citizens Church Eugene, inviting us to wisely live with as fruitful locals of our neighborhoods and city.