by Shelly | Apr 21, 2023 | Easter Events, Sermons
Seeing Jesus among us Today’s gospel begins with two disciples walking to Emmaus, overcome with sadness, loss, and disappointment. They had hoped Jesus, who was crucified, would be the one to redeem Israel! Yet the risen Christ walks with them and then opens their...
by Shelly | Apr 14, 2023 | Easter Events, Sermons
Faith overcomes doubt In today’s gospel the risen Christ appears to the disciples and offers them the gift of peace. Even amid doubts and questions, we experience the resurrection in our Sunday gathering around word and meal, and in our everyday lives. Throughout the...
by Shelly | Apr 6, 2023 | Easter Events, Sermons
Stone-moving power of God This is the day the Lord has made! Christ is risen, and through him all creation is made new! Indeed, “God shows no partiality” (Acts 10:34): Christ’s resurrection truly brings life to everyone. We sing hymns of praise, gather around sacred...
by Shelly | May 27, 2022 | Sermons
Jesus prays that we are in unity to reveal God’s glory It is possible to hear in Jesus’ high priestly prayer, a prayer he offered shortly before his death, the petitions of the ascended Christ for his own throughout history—to our day—and beyond. Jesus prays for...
by Office | May 19, 2022 | Sermons
Christ is present with us through the Advocate Visions abound in the readings for the sixth Sunday of Easter. Paul has a vision about what to do. John has a vision of what will be. Jesus provides visions of peace that surpasses human understanding and power beyond...
