What would it take to change the way you live? For the disciples, it was seeing the risen Lord. We have seen Him also, resurrected and alive, and in baptism, we were raised with Him. The resurrected life is nothing like life before faith, or like the life we see... read more →
Apr
08
Apr
01
Alleluia! Christ is risen! Live into the risen life of Christ—this life may not always be easy, but it is incredibly good. Alleluia! Christ is risen! And so are we.
Mar
30
A solemn service, with hope woven throughout. The Good Friday service has prayers for the world, the Passion Gospel, and Communion from the reserve Sacrament.
Mar
29
At the last supper, Jesus washed the feet of his disciples, and after supper, he went into the garden to pray before his arrest. At this service, we participate in a foot washing, Communion, and the traditional stripping of the altar in preparation for Good Friday.
Mar
25
Holy Week is a roller coaster of emotion. Jesus entered into Jerusalem in triumph, and the people’s hopes were raised. Just days later, he was arrested and killed and buried—and their hopes were dashed. But death will not get the last say. Walk with us, and with Jesus, this week... read more →
Mar
18
Frederick Buechner says, “To confess your sins to God is not to tell God anything God doesn't already know. Until you confess them, however, they are the abyss between you. When you confess them, they become the Golden Gate Bridge.”
Mar
11
As technology increases, our ability to form and maintain deep relationships is becoming increasingly hindered. We are distracted from the people around us, and from God also. And yet, God is always there with us-- always by our side. Whether we give him our attention or not, He is faithfully... read more →
Mar
04
Our experience of waiting ranges from annoying to life shattering. We sometimes frantically search for some way out of waiting. But Henri Nouwen advises that in waiting for God, we should be more like a trapeze artist flying through the air, arms outstretched, waiting for God to catch us. We... read more →
Feb
25
We tend to be anxious about baring our souls to God and confessing our sins to Him even though we know it is part of the Christian life. We too often avoid it to keep from feeling bad about ourselves or being embarrassed. But God’s posture toward those who repent... read more →
Feb
18
Psalm 23 is probably the best known piece of scripture in all of the Bible. We think of it as an assurance of comfort in difficult times, but it is also about a deeply held relationship between God and King David. How do you work to build your relationship with... read more →