In today’s readings, Jesus asks Saul, “Why do you persecute me?” and he says to his disciples, “Follow me.” Jesus stopped Saul from his violence and persecution of others, and he sought out Peter who had denied him. Jesus gave them new identities and a new purpose for living. Jesus, alive and risen, continues to […]
View the Sermon (PDF)April 27, 2025, Second Sunday of Easter
Because of all we have seen in this world, it is often hard to believe in the power of God’s love and peace. Like Thomas, Jesus comes to each of us saying, “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.” Jesus is the Alpha and the Omega who comes to […]
View the Sermon (PDF)April 20, 2025, Resurrection of Our Lord / Easter Sunday
Paul writes, “The last enemy to be destroyed is death.” Today we gather together with hope and joy to celebrate Christ’s resurrection. Christ is risen, and we have been set free from the bonds of death. Christ is risen, and we are forgiven. Christ is risen, and you are alive in Christ. We rejoice: Christ […]
April 18, 2025, Good Friday Service of the Word
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 […]
April 17, 2025, Maundy Thursday Service
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)April 13, 2025, Sunday of the Passion / Palm Sunday
Today we remember Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem and his crucifixion outside the gate of Jerusalem as the servant king. May we be of the same mind as Christ, who did not seek honor and accolade, but emptied himself of all privilege, humbling himself to become a servant of others. As we enter Holy Week, […]
View the Sermon (PDF)April 9, 2025, Fifth Lent Service of Word and Prayer
The theme of this year’s Lenten midweek prayer is “The Incarnate Senses: Christ dwells in you.” Born to live among us, Jesus Christ dwells fully in our humanity. He is alive in our senses, helping us point to him in sight, sound, scent, touch and taste. Faith is the power alive within us that understands […]
View the Sermon (PDF)April 6, 2025, Fifth Sunday of Lent
The Lenten journey is the journey from death to life. To be a Christian is to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the sharing of his sufferings as we love and care for others. As Paul reminds us, we do not live in the past, rather, we are always moving forward, pressing […]
April 2, 2025, Fourth Lent Midweek Service of Word and Prayer
The theme of this year’s Lenten midweek prayer is “The Incarnate Senses: Christ dwells in you.” Born to live among us, Jesus Christ dwells fully in our humanity. He is alive in our senses, helping us point to him in sight, sound, scent, touch and taste. Faith is the power alive within us that understands […]
March 30, 2025, Fourth Sunday in Lent
In today’s gospel, Jesus tells the parable of the prodigal son, who though lost, was unconditionally welcomed home by his father. As Paul writes, we have been given the ministry of reconciliation as ambassadors for Christ, living as new creations who embody God’s reconciling love for all people. “So if anyone is in Christ, there […]
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