The Easter season is a week of weeks, seven Sundays when we encounter the mystery of Christ’s presence as told in the gospels. Today we gather around the disciples on the first Easter, as Jesus breathes the Spirit on them and upon us. As with Thomas we also ask for the light of faith to […]
View the Sermon (PDF)Resurrection of Our Lord / Easter Sunday
This is the day the Lord has made! Christ is risen, and through him we live in the promise of his resurrection! As the Book of Acts proclaims, “God shows no partiality” (Acts 10:34) and Christ opens the way to resurrection for everyone who believes in him. Today we sing hymns of praise, hear God’s […]
View the Sermon (PDF)Good Friday
Life and death stand side by side as we enter into Good Friday. In John’s passion account, Jesus reveals the power and glory of God, even as he is put on trial and sentenced to death. Standing with the disciples at the foot of the cross, we pray for the whole world in the ancient […]
View the Sermon (PDF)Maundy Thursday
This evening our Lenten observance comes to an end, and we gather with Christians around the world to celebrate the Three Days of Jesus’ death and resurrection. Tonight we remember Christ’s last meal with his disciples, and the new covenant of forgiveness he establishes through this meal. As Jesus washed his disciples’ feet, he also […]
View the Sermon (PDF)Sunday of the Passion / Palm Sunday
Today, we encounter the paradox that defines our faith: Jesus Christ the glorified king and humiliated servant. We too are full of paradox: we desire to follow Christ, but find ourselves often afraid, even denying Jesus. We wave palms in celebration as Christ comes to lead the world in humble service, yet we hesitate to […]
View the Sermon (PDF)Fifth Lent Midweek Prayer
This year’s midweek series theme is “Holy Lament: God’s Presence in Times of Distress,” remembering that in our laments of grief, regret and mourning, Jesus Christ strengthens us in our weakness. We live in a world that is not only divided and at war, increasingly humanity lives without a sense of optimism and hope for […]
View the Sermon (PDF)Fifth Sunday in Lent
In today’s readings, God promises Jeremiah “a new covenant” in the future: a covenant that will allow all people to know God directly by the heart. The church sees this promise fulfilled in Christ, who draws all people to himself when he is lifted up on the cross. Our baptismal covenant draws us through Christ […]
View the Sermon (PDF)Fourth Lent Midweek Prayer
This year’s midweek series theme is “Holy Lament: God’s Presence in Times of Distress,” remembering that in our laments of grief, regret and mourning, Jesus Christ strengthens us in our weakness. We live in a world that is not only divided and at war, increasingly humanity lives without a sense of optimism and hope for […]
View the Sermon (PDF)Fourth Sunday in Lent
In today’s gospel, Jesus explains salvation to Nicodemus, saying that as Moses lifted the serpent in the wilderness, he will be lifted up onto the cross so that those who believe in him in will have eternal life. The sign of the cross we receive in baptism is God’s sign of love for this world. […]
View the Sermon (PDF)Third Lent Midweek Prayer
This year’s midweek series theme is “Holy Lament: God’s Presence in Times of Distress,” remembering that in our laments of grief, regret and mourning, Jesus Christ strengthens us in our weakness. We live in a world that is not only divided and at war, increasingly humanity lives without a sense of optimism and hope for […]
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