Wellsprings Congregation

Every fall, WellSprings celebrates the return to a new school year with our WellCome Back Sunday service. Revs. Ken Beldon and Lee Paczulla share the stage for this message.

Rev. Ken Beldon talks about one of his favorite films, "Wings of Desire," about an angel who longs to become human. It's part of our summer message series, SpiritFlix, about the meaning behind the movies.

All Americans do not share the same history. Rev. Ken Beldon calls on us to wrestle for a better, more mature understanding of our country. His message is inspired by the film "The Straight Story," a true story about a man's cross-country drive on a tractor as a journey of repentance, as we continue our SpiritFlix series. Note: Adult subjects and language.

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A colleague of Revs. Ken Beldon and Lee Paczulla, Rev. Andrew Weber is guest preacher for this Sunday.

Telling the truth, like all spiritual practices, is best done on a daily basis. Rev. Ken Beldon finds the little truths in the romantic comedy "The Big Sick," the real-life courtship co-written by actor Kumail Nanjiani and his wife, Emily V. Gordon. All summer we explore the meaning in the movies in our SpiritFlix series.

Inspired by the Oscar-winning film "Hidden Figures", Rev. Ken Beldon talks about racism and whitewashing in our culture, and says it stops us from getting in touch with the fullness of our humanity. It's part of our summer message series SpiritFlix exploring meaning in the movies.

The '90s teen rom com "Clueless" was the inspiration for a message with a lot of laughs and a big truth: there is so much we don't know. This message from Rev. Lee Paczulla is part of our summer series, SpiritFlix, finding the meaning behind the movies.

In the '90s film "Sister Act," an unexpected and headstrong newcomer shakes up a church choir, and not everyone is happy about it. Rev. Lee Paczulla says the comedy can teach us about navigating tough relationships. It's part of our SpiritFlix series, finding the meaning in the movies.

Well, this is a new one! On this Sunday, our worship space lost almost all electrical power. So WellSprings went all acoustic, including Rev. Ken Beldon, who delivered his message sans mic and on the fly. His theme: “powerfully powerless.” Please forgive the audio quality of the recording.

In the movie "The Edge of Seventeen," teenager Nadine is suffering through the ups and downs (mostly downs) of high school. Rev. Ken Beldon says it's a good illustration that our lives are not seamless, but seam-full. It's the latest in our SpiritFlix series about the meaning behind the movies. Note: minor spoilers

How do our parents shape the world? The animated film "Moana" is the inspiration for this funny and meaningful message delivered by Rev. Lee Paczulla on Father's Day. It's part of our summer message series, SpiritFlix, about the deeper meaning in movies. Note: This message contains minor spoilers about "Moana."

In the award-winning sci-fi movie "Arrival," the human characters ultimately must grapple with a huge and painful truth about life. Rev. Ken Beldon's message is part of our summer series SpiritFlix, Sunday messages inspired by the deeper meaning in movies. Note: This message contains spoilers about the film "Arrival."

"Moonlight," Oscar winner for Best Picture, is a touching portrait of growing up black, poor, and gay. In this story is the hope of the fulfillment of Universalism, "a revolution of tenderness." Rev. Ken Beldon's message is part of our summer SpiritFlix series about the deeper meanings in movies. Note: This message contains spoilers about the film "Moonlight."

Rosie Revere dreams of becoming an engineer, but she has to learn how to fail. This kids' story is part of our series Stories with Soul, about the deeper meaning in children's literature.

What is the difference between productivity and creativity? Rev. Ken Beldon continues the series "Stories with Soul," spiritual wisdom found in children's literature, by exploring the kids book "The Most Magnificent Thing."

We all share imperfect families. Inspired by the children's book "When The Wind Stops," Rev. Ken Beldon assures us we are all still growing. It's the latest in a series of messages called "Stories With Soul" about wisdom in children's literature.

Dr. Seuss' classic book The Sneetches inspired Rev. Ken Beldon to talk about inequality and racial injustice. It's the latest in a series of messages called "Stories With Soul" about wisdom in children's literature.

A new baby, Julius, is beloved by everyone...except his sister. The children's book gives both kids and adults a way to think about compassion and love. It's part of our series Stories with Soul about the deeper meaning in children's literature.