In worship today we heard stories that are a bit odd this early in Eastertide. In Acts we heard a sermon from Peter that told those who were assembled that Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection were not just a happenstance, they were part of God’s plan – to reinforce the relationship that was founded by […]
In worship today we heard the stories of resurrection and new beginning. In our lesson from the Acts of the Apostles we hear Peter tell Cornelius that God doesn’t show partiality. If someone comes to God with sincerity God will not reject them out of hand because of their heritage – Christ died for all. […]
In worship today we heard the stories both of Palm Sunday and Jesus’ Passion, which will be celebrated again on Thursday. We heard Psalmist’s cry for mercy and protection from God when they felt put upon and forgotten; persecuted by their society. Paul’s letter to the Philippians described the “why” and “what we need to […]
In worship today, on the third consecutive day of online-only worship, we continued our journey through Lent and the Fifth Sunday in Lent. Paul’s letter to the Romans reminds us that we are connected to God through the saving work of Christ, who brings the reminder of the Holy Spirit who animates us for ministry. […]
In worship today (which you can catch at the link below), we celebrated the 4th Sunday in Lent, also known as Laetare Sunday, a Sunday of celebration in Lent. We were reminded that God sent Jesus to bring life and sustenance for those who trust in God and Jesus. Our Epistle from Ephesians served as […]
Our reading from Exodus spoke almost directly to the situation today. Moses had just been given manna from heaven to feed the Israelites and now they were grumbling about the lack of water. God, in a very simple way, sent Moses ahead to strike the rock to let the water that was already there out […]
In worship today we heard the stories of our faith and about how we need to be open to God’s grace even when it doesn’t look exactly like what we expect it to look like. In Genesis, God chose Abram to be the father of many nations and through whom the world would be able […]
Our worship was informed by a collection of Scripture. We started in Genesis with God’s sending Adam and Eve into the garden to live then the serpent leading Adam and Eve astray. Our Gospel focused on the Satan’s temptation of Christ three times following his baptism and 40 days in the wilderness. Part of the […]
Today is Transfiguration Sunday (not the Feast of the Transfiguration – but that’s a different discussion). Our scripture today focused on the revelation of God to humans through time. Our Hebrew Scripture reading was from Exodus and dealt with Moses’ 40-day journey getting the 10 Commandments. Our Psalm reminds us that God is our refuge […]
In worship we considered the part that God plays in our ability to do good, for ourselves, for our church, and for our community. Matthew’s gospel provided some detailed reflection of the Commandments – especially murder, adultery, and dishonoring your neighbor. Our Psalmist reminded us that the happy ones are the ones who pay attention […]