Lord of the Rings 1: The Temptation of the Ring | Damian Carruthers | November 2, 2025

We’re in the final stretch of our “When God Goes to the Movies” series, and with this service we enter the world of The Lord of the Rings. Over the next three weeks, we’ll dive into Tolkien’s epic tale, where temptation, fellowship, sacrifice, and hope unfold on a cinematic scale but also on a very human level. This week’s theme is “The Temptation of the Ring.”Temptation is something all of us face, whether it’s power, control, money, or just one more cookie at 11 p.m. So, take a deep breath. Let your soul settle. You’re among friends, hobbits, elves, wizards, and humans alike and here, all are welcome on the journey.