In the ongoing roller-coaster weather, we are having lately, and the slight possibility of snow again, I hope and pray that y’all are safe and warm and praying for those who are not. — As we are 29 days into 2022, let us continue to give thanks for the warmth of God’s love that surrounds…
God’s glory is revealed in the reading of scripture. People stand at attention. People weep. People prostrate themselves in prayer. The unity of the church is another reflection of God’s glory. Most gloriously, the promises of God are fulfilled in the person of Jesus Christ. Gather round. Listen up. Glimpse the glory of God.
The Sundays after Epiphany continue to celebrate the revelation of God’s glory to us as it was made known to the magi and to those on Jordan’s banks at Jesus’ baptism—today using wedding imagery. Our God rejoices over God’s people as those being married rejoice over one another. By the power of the Spirit there…
Here in the new Epiphany Season, we celebrate the light of God’s love revealed for each of us – and all peoples – through Jesus, our grace-filled Savior & Lord. This Sunday, we celebrate the Baptism of our Lord Jesus. We hear how the Holy Spirit appeared at the Jordan River and the voice from…
This weekend, we gather along with Christians throughout the world to celebrate the 2nd Sunday of Christmas (Day #9 of the joyous ongoing 12-day season of Christmas). Unlike much of society, which has “packed away” Christmas, the sanctuary remains decorated to celebrate the birth of Christ – and our hearts continue to celebrate the joy…
The Sunday after Christmas, we worship with a service of Lessons and Carols.
On Christmas Eve, we celebrate the Good News of peace & great joy announced by the angels: Good News that still comes to us amidst all the challenges of life in a tumultuous world. We marvel at a child born for us: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Prince of Peace! And the angels’ chorus rings out…
This Sunday, as we light the 4th candle on the Advent wreath, we ponder Mary’s visit with her relative Elizabeth after receiving the news form the angel Gabriel that she will carry God’s child. We join our voices with Mary’s voice in proclaiming, “My soul magnifies the Lord, my Spirit rejoices in God my Savior!”…
This Sunday, we light the 3rd candle on the Advent wreath, traditionally known as the candle of JOY. The prophets Zephaniah & Isaiah call for God’s people to rejoice – and the apostle Paul writes his famous words to the Philippians, “Rejoice in the Lord always, again I will say, Rejoice! …. The Lord is…
This Sunday, we gather in our sanctuary now decorated for this joyful season, and we light the 2nd Advent candle to continue prepare our hearts for Christ’s coming. We worship Sunday morning at 8:15 & 10:30 – and then Sunday afternoon, the entire congregation is invited for a time of singing and fellowship with our…