As we settle into our post-Pentecost/Common Time journey we listen for the message of God’s presence in the day-to-day times of our lives. We are reminded to recognize that God’s inspiration (both in ideas and in the indwelling of the Holy Spirit) is what fuel’s us for ministry. Our Hebrew Scripture was the story from […]
Our service began with the reminder that the grace we receive from God comes because the presence of the Trinity in our lives. The Trinity describes the mystery that is God and reminds us that God is with us in ways we really never fully comprehend. Our Hebrew Scripture lesson was the story of creation […]
In worship today we celebrate the Day of Pentecost – 50 days after Easter and the commemoration of Moses receiving the law at Sinai after the Exodus. We are reminded that God opened the way to eternal life to all people and all nations by the gift given through the Holy Spirit. All are included […]
In worship, we celebrate the ascension of Christ as we remember that Jesus was taken to heaven with great fanfare. But we also remember that God did not leave us without hope in the in-between time; that the Holy Spirit has come among us to lead us on our mission for God. Our first reading […]
As we gathered for worship we remember that God prepares for us so many good things that even if we tried to imagine what they are we would not be able to truly comprehend them. We are reminded that we need to love God so we can find hope in the promises given from the […]
In worship today we offer a prayer to have God open our eyes, not simply to be awed by God’s presence but that we might behold the redemption that comes from Jesus’ life among us. Likewise, we are reminded that we are reminded of God’s presence in the Eucharist. Our first reading from Acts is […]
In worship we hear reminders of the mystery which is Jesus and the reconciliation between God and humanity which is found in Jesus. We are reminded that we are reborn into fellowship with God through Christ when we live a life of faith. Our first reading from the Acts of the Apostles presents Peter’s revelation […]
In worship we were focused on the joy that surrounds the resurrection and how we receive a full life by Jesus raising from the dead. It is only through Christ’s work that we are assured of our heavenly home. Our first reading from the Acts of the Apostles was Peter’s discussion with Cornelius affirming their […]
In worship today, we heard the recounting of the triumphant entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. We are reminded that are rewarded by reflecting on God’s mighty acts and desire to be connected to humanity through Christ’s presence. Our reading from the Prophet Isaiah in Hebrew scripture was taken from the Servant song. Isaiah reminded […]
In worship, we were given the reminder that our unruly wills and affections keep us from recognizing God’s grace at work in us and our community. Yet Christ came to help us realize God’s grace in our struggles. Our lesson from the prophet Ezekiel in Hebrew scripture recounts the interaction between God and Ezekiel at […]