by Shelly | Jan 8, 2026 | Sermons, Youth
Washing Clean In the waters of the Jordan, Jesus is revealed as the beloved Son of God. Through this great epiphany, Jesus fulfills all righteousness and becomes the servant of God who will bring forth justice and be a light to the nations. In the waters of baptism...
by Shelly | Dec 31, 2025 | Sermons, Youth
Glimpsing the mystery of God’s wisdom in a human being The feast of Epiphany (“manifestation”) concludes the Christmas season with a celebration of God’s glory revealed in the person of Jesus Christ. In Isaiah and Ephesians, that glory is proclaimed for all...
by Shelly | Dec 27, 2025 | Sermons, Youth
Hope in the midst of injustice As we celebrate the Twelve Days of Christmas, our gospel today confronts us with the death of innocent children at the hands of Herod. The birth of Christ does not remove the power of evil from our world, but its light gives us hope as...
by Shelly | Dec 24, 2025 | Sermons, Youth
Welcoming God’s gift of Hope In winter’s deepest night, we welcome the light of the Christ child. Isaiah declares that the light of the long-promised king will illumine the world and bring endless peace and justice. Paul reminds us that the grace of God through...
by Shelly | Dec 20, 2025 | Sermons, Youth
Trusting the Angel’s Anouncement Today Isaiah prophesies that a young woman will bear a son and name him Emmanuel. The gospel is Matthew’s account of the annunciation and birth of the one named Emmanuel, God-with-us. During these final days of Advent we pray, “O...
by Shelly | Dec 11, 2025 | Sermons
Anticipating God’s Kingdom of Love A note of joyful expectation marks today’s worship. Isaiah announces that the desert shall rejoice and blossom, and Jesus points to the unexpected and transforming signs of God’s reign. We wait with patience for the coming of...
