Thank you to Bishop George Sumner, our diocesan bishop, for joining us Sunday morning. Bishop Sumner not only wrapped up our speaker series on Spiritual Practices, but also preached, and celebrated Holy Eucharist and Confirmation. At confirmation 8 individuals received the laying on hands by the bishop.
May
22
May
15
In Revelation, John speaks of a new creation. How will it be different from the old? Let’s start with what will be missing from the new creation—death, mourning, crying, and pain. John allows that there may be residual pain from the old creation. If there is, God will gently wipe away our... read more →
May
08
The image that Jesus gave of the sheep and the Good Shepherd is about the relationship the two share. It is a relationship of total and complete trust on one side and deep, sacrificial love on the other. What would it be like to trust God more fully? To... read more →
May
01
On the shore of the Sea of Tiberias, the resurrected Christ appeared to Peter and gave him a wonderful gift. Peter's life was in chaos following the resurrection, and Jesus helped him to comprehend not only what had happened, but what it meant for his calling. Jesus re-enacted various... read more →
Apr
24
The resurrected Jesus is still God made man. In resurrection, Jesus does not discard his humanity. This deeply theological statement matters. It matters in part for pastoral reasons. It means that when you drive your mom to the hospital for scans that will check for thyroid cancer, the God to... read more →
Apr
17
Easter is a joyous day, but that doesn’t mean it’s an easy day. The disciples on that first Easter were filled with difficult emotions—confusion, amazement, fear, disbelief, and yes, joy also. They knew that the resurrection would change their lives and demand everything from them. We still grapple with... read more →
Apr
10
Jesus did not defend himself in front of Herod and Pilate, nor did he respond to the taunts shouted at him at Golgotha. Why? Why didn't he mount a defense and save himself? From the moment the serpent slithered, and the flesh of the apple tore, Jesus knew. He knew... read more →
Apr
03
The Episcopal Church through the years has been very good at welcoming people, but we don't always have a missional mindset. Jesus didn't tell the disciples to wait for people to come to them. He sent them out. That means we need to be proactive, connect with our community,... read more →
Mar
27
The uncertainty of the last two years has caused us to be anxious about money. It’s caused many of us to be anxious about our personal budgets, but it’s also impacted organizations, and even the church. But Jesus tells us not to be anxious. God gives us everything that... read more →
Mar
20
At its best, the church helps those in need and makes the world a better place. But why can’t we serve on our own? Why do we need the church? The truth is that we can serve on our own, but we are better when we serve together. Service... read more →