Happy December and greetings from a brisk and breezy Chuckatuck. We’re still hanging in during the resurgence of the coronavirus in Virginia (and around the world) and thankfully, none of our parishioners have contracted the virus – but now’s not the time to let our guard down. A few extended family members have been impacted […]
In worship we started with the Sunday of Hope as our Advent journey began. We looked at how we can prepare ourselves today for tomorrow and for the rest of life – by looking for and relishing the signs of God in our midst. The Prophet Isaiah served a reminder that God has been with […]
Greetings! The greens are hung, the Advent journey is drawing to a close, and December is firmly entrenched in Chuckatuck. We observed the 4th Sunday of Advent and greeted visitors – sharing God’s blessings with those around us. It was nice to have a local couple who is looking for a church home visit today. […]
In worship today we heard about the gladness felt by the return of the Israelites from exile in Babylon; how the highway in the desert would be straight and there would be none to deter them in their journey. We heard James remind Christians to be patient, God is coming back, and hopeful in all […]
In worship we were greeted by the promise that God sent messengers – the prophets – to prepare the way for our salvation. Thankfully their message helps us navigate life’s journey and the distractions we have today. Isaiah painted a picture of the king who would rise from Jesse – one who was not specifically […]
As we began our day we gathered for worship and for our offering of prayers and hymns that remind us about the need to prepare. Much of our scripture reminded us that “now” is the time to prepare – partly because God’s return is imminent but is also expected at some time in the future. […]
In worship today, we were overwhelmed with Mary’s Song (the Magnificat) – it appeared in three instances in worship, twice in scripture readings and once in the Advent Wreath liturgy. Mary and Elizabeth were coupled with stories from Micah and the letter to the Hebrews – the old way isn’t what saves us; the new […]
In worship we picked up the theme of being joyful and rejoicing. Our Gospel today brings back John the Baptist and his railing at the Israelites “You brood of vipers” and the direction that all we need to do is be hospitable, loving, and generous. There’s no magic formula, just connection with our community as […]
In worship we built on the foundation laid last week about the days (of the Lord) coming. Malachi, the messenger, helped us remember there are messengers in our midst – sometimes we are the messenger for others – and that we need to be refined by God to share the message of hope. Yet the […]
In worship we were greeted with lessons and hymns that, while fitting for Advent, are not in keeping with our social state. Our lessons spoke of waiting and trusting that God’s providence was already present and would continue to be present. All we need to do is look for God’s fingerprints and footprints to recognize […]