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, but the central focus is his commandment that we live out the promise embodied in this meal. As Jesus […]
View the Sermon (PDF)Sunday of the Passion/Palm Sunday
Today, we encounter the paradox that defines our faith: Jesus Christ is the Servant King. The crowds who welcomed him shouting, “Hosanna!” also exemplify the paradox of our humanity: they turned on him, shouting, “Crucify him!” We desire to follow Christ, yet turn away from bearing his cross for others. Paul invites us writing, “Let […]
View the Sermon (PDF)Fifth Lent Midweek
Our faith has been handed on to us by generations stretching back to the Apostles. We give thanks for the great cloud of witnesses who have passed on the faith, running the race that was set before them. We remember missionaries who crossed boundaries and barriers of culture and language to share the faith; we […]
View the Sermon (PDF)Fifth Sunday in Lent
Today’s gospel reveals Jesus’ power over death by raising Lazarus from the dead. To those in exile or living in the shadows of death, we proclaim God’s promise of resurrection. Live into the promise of baptism, that dying with Christ, we are raised with him daily to new life. You are a living sign of […]
View the Sermon (PDF)Fourth Lent Midweek
Our faith has been handed on to us by generations stretching back to the Apostles. We give thanks for the great cloud of witnesses who have passed on the faith, running the race that was set before them. We remember missionaries who crossed boundaries and barriers of culture and language to share the faith; we […]
Fourth Sunday in Lent
The gospel for today is the story of the man born blind who was healed by Christ. “I was blind, now I see,” declared the man. With the gift of grace, Jesus opens our eyes to see the truth of who we are: God’s beloved children. Faith allows us to see God’s grace at work […]
View the Sermon (PDF)Third Lent Midweek
Our faith has been handed on to us by generations stretching back to the Apostles. We give thanks for the great cloud of witnesses who have passed on the faith, running the race that was set before them. We remember missionaries who crossed boundaries and barriers of culture and language to share the faith; we […]
View the Sermon (PDF)Third Sunday in Lent
In today’s gospel a Samaritan woman asked Jesus for water, an image of our physical and spiritual thirst – our thirst for God. Jesus offered her living water, a sign of God’s grace flowing from the waters of baptism, giving salvation to all who believe. As we journey to the cross and resurrection feast of […]
View the Sermon (PDF)Second Lent Midweek
Our faith has been handed on to us by generations stretching back to the Apostles. We give thanks for the great cloud of witnesses who have passed on the faith, running the race that was set before them. We remember missionaries who crossed boundaries and barriers of culture and language to share the faith; we […]
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