by Office | Jul 23, 2026 | Sermons, Sunday Events
Treasures of faith from God’s great grace As Solomon prays for wisdom, we seek to more deeply know the treasures of faith. In today’s gospel Jesus offers everyday images that reveal to us the reign of God: a tree that becomes a sheltering home, yeast that...
by Shelly | Jul 18, 2026 | Sermons, Sunday Events
Wrestling with the question of evil It is an age-old question: why is there evil in the world? In the parable of the wheat and the weeds Jesus suggests that both grow together until the harvest. With Paul, we long for the day that all creation will be set free from...
by Shelly | Jul 12, 2026 | Sermons, Sunday Events
Finding rest and strength in Christ God’s word is like the rain that waters the earth and brings forth vegetation. It is also like the sower who scatters seed indiscriminately. Our lives are like seeds sown in the earth. Even from what appears to be little, dormant,...
by Shelly | Jul 2, 2026 | Sermons, Sunday Events
Finding rest and strength in Christ The mystery of God’s ways is sometimes hidden from the wise and intelligent. The prophet describes an everlasting realm that contrasts with earthly nations, one marked by peace, humility, and freedom. Jesus associates with those...
by Shelly | Jun 26, 2026 | Sermons, Sunday Events
Sharing a baptismal mission The welcome of baptism is for all God’s children. This baptismal gift sets us free from the power of sin and death. In today’s gospel, Christ promises that the disciple who gives a cup of cold water to the little ones serves Christ himself....
by Shelly | Jun 18, 2026 | Sermons, Sunday Events
Do not be afraid in trials God does not promise that the path of the disciple will be easy. Jeremiah feels the pain of rejection from those who do not want to hear what he has to say. Jesus declares that his words may bring stark division. Even so, we need not be...
