by Shelly | Feb 11, 2026 | Sermons, Sunday Events
“Shiny Jesus” Sunday Transfiguration of Our Lord/Last Sunday after Epiphany, Year A Today’s festival is a bridge between the Advent-Christmas-Epiphany cycle that comes to a close today and the Lent-Easter cycle that begins in several days. On a high...
by Shelly | Jan 31, 2026 | Sermons, Sunday Events
Who are the blessed ones of God? For Micah, they are those who do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God. For Paul, they are the ones who find wisdom in the weakness of the cross. For Jesus, they are the poor, the meek, the merciful, the pure in heart, the...
by Shelly | Jan 23, 2026 | Sermons, Sunday Events
Called for sending Jesus begins his public ministry by calling fishers to leave their nets and follow him. In Jesus the kingdom of God has come near. We who have walked in darkness have seen a great light. We see this light most profoundly in the cross—as God suffers...
by Shelly | Jan 16, 2026 | Sermons, Sunday Events
Anointed by the Spirit Today’s gospel opens with further reflection on Jesus’ baptism. He is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world and the one anointed by the Spirit. In the liturgy we come and see Christ revealed among us in word and meal. We go forth...
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...
