A beautiful celebration in Suffolk on Veteran’s Day weekend. We remember all who served faithfully, noting 13 flags flying in the graveyard and over half of those present as former members of the military. It was a day to welcome visitors and some who had been away for a little bit. Worth reflecting that our […]
“I sing a song of the saints of God, patient and brave and true…” Grace and peace on All Saints’ Sunday – we remember all the saints past, present, and future as we worship this Sunday. We did specifically remember those who have recently gone before us, those who have passed away recently: the true […]
Nov 5 – 22 Pentecost Matthew 23:1-12 Jesus Denounces Scribes and Pharisees Background: Matthew tells the story of Jesus’ life with the most Jewish tone of the four Gospels. The text provides a clear insight into Jesus’ teaching and a moral guideline for the Christian community. This passage falls in what is postulated as the […]
May the blessing of God be upon you this day and always. We continue to be blessed with a beautiful fall in Chuckatuck and with a steady group of people worshiping with us at St. John’s. Lovely for us to continue to celebrate the blessings of our predecessors and their faithful witness to God’s grace […]
Oct 22 – 20 Pentecost Matthew 22:15-22 The Question about Paying Taxes Background: Matthew tells the story of Jesus’ life with the most Jewish tone of the four Gospels. The text provides a clear insight into Jesus’ teaching and a moral guideline for the Christian community. This passage falls in what is postulated as the […]