Jesus was criticized for being compassionate and merciful to tax collectors, sinners, the sick and the dying. Jesus’ love for the weak and sinful continues to challenge us to lives of steadfast love for others. God continues to live at the margins of society, calling, healing and welcoming all who are outcast, sick and sinful. […]
View the Sermon (PDF)The Holy Trinity / Senior Sunday
Though the word “trinity” is not found in the scriptures, the triune God is revealed in Jesus who calls himself the Son, addresses God as the Father, and promises the Holy Spirit. Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians also begin our liturgy in the triune name: “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of […]
View the Sermon (PDF)Day of Pentecost
On Pentecost, we celebrate the Holy Spirit who gathers, leads and enlivens the church’s mission in this world. In Acts, the Spirit arrives in rushing wind and flame, bringing God’s presence to all people. Paul reminds us that we are unified in the Spirit who equips us with diverse gifts for the mission of the […]
View the Sermon (PDF)Seventh Sunday of Easter
The Spirit is promised to Jesus’ followers to be unified in witness to his love to ends of the earth. Amid the religious, social, and economic divisions of the world, the church continues to be a visible sign of the unity that Jesus has with the Father. In baptism, all people become one in Christ […]
View the Sermon (PDF)Sixth Sunday of Easter
The Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son, and will abide in and with God’s people forever. As we near Pentecost, Jesus’ promise of God’s own self-sending also reminds us that God sends us into the world in dialogue and proclamation about his love for the world. The Triune God sends us so […]
View the Sermon (PDF)Fifth Sunday of Easter
Amidst the fear and trembling of life, Jesus continues to tell us to look to him so that we might see the Father. Jesus calls himself the way, the truth and the life so that we might follow him, know him and live with him all our lives. In speaking with Thomas, Jesus is also […]
View the Sermon (PDF)Fourth Sunday of Easter
Today is sometimes called “Good Shepherd Sunday.” Jesus is called the “gate” of the sheep in today’s gospel. The risen Christ opens the way to abundant life. He anoints our heads with oil and guides us beside the still waters of our baptism. Each Sunday he spreads a feast before us amid the world’s violence […]
Third Sunday of Easter
In today’s gospel a stranger who was Jesus came near and went with two disciples walking to Emmaus on Easter day. The risen Christ overcame their feelings of loss and disappointment by revealing himself in the word and the breaking of the bread. Jesus draws near to us, going with us on all our journeys. […]
View the Sermon (PDF)Second Sunday of Easter
In today’s gospel the risen Christ appears to the disciples and offers them the gift of peace. Jesus Christ comes to us amid our doubts and questions, so that we might experience life today in his resurrection. As the early Christians proclaimed Christ’s resurrection, we also proclaim him raised and alive in the world, as […]
View the Sermon (PDF)Resurrection of Our Lord / Easter Day
This is the day the Lord has made! Christ is risen, and through him all creation is made new! Indeed, “God shows no partiality” (Acts 10:34): Christ’s resurrection truly brings life to everyone. We sing hymns of praise, gather around sacred words, and proclaim God’s faithfulness, power, and love in the feast of holy communion. […]
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