Welcome Back Royals!

Coming Spring 2026

This is our second kingdom excursion together. After a necessary season in the schoolhouse, learning our Kingdom ABC’s, it is time to head outside . . . but not for recess. Class is still in session! Yes, you’ll still need your lunch pails and backpacks. You’ll also need, in the immortal words of Woody of Toy Story fame, a “traveling buddy.” This is most definitely a journey we’ll be taking together. Together is the very essence of the Kingdom of God.

Our initial destination is the cultural wine country of the Pacific Northwest, for a distinct taste of this rich and inspiring culture. Our ultimate destination, of course, is the Kingdom of God, as introduced and invited by Jesus himself. We’ll quickly find that his kingdom is both a dirt and divinity kind of kingdom. Talk about rich and inspiring! Anyone who tastes it will see.
 
In the mid 1970’s, a new band of pioneer came to the Willamette Valley of western Oregon in a renewed search for the Holy Grail, the perfect Pinot Noir. Now, the resulting vineyards have become world-famous, as has the Pinot. Willamette Valley growers and vintners have been thrilled to share their journeys, products, and some of their secrets with us in the pages to come. However, the Kingdom of God, specifically kingdom community, will be our primary focus. 

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The king has invited us to wander the sacred vines and taste of the divinely intoxicating fruit of his Childlike Kingdom. He has even offered us a seat on his trusty John Deere Gator if we want to relax and enjoy the ride and the view. But don’t get too comfortable. We’ll be rolling up our sleeves and joining the master vintner in the dirty and divine work of creating and cultivating kingdom community. But for now, let us neglect our departure no further.