The wise men journeyed to Bethlehem to find Jesus, the king of the Jews. They found him in an unexpected place--not a palace, but on the margins in a peasant family. How like God to show up in unexpected and surprising places! God still shows up in surprising “aha” moments... read more →
Jan
02
Dec
19
Sister Grace Remington's portrait of Mary and Eve is very tender and comforting yet also strong. While Eve's hand rest's in Mary's on top of Mary's pregnant belly, Mary's foot presses down on the serpent coiled around Eve's legs. The child in Mary's womb will conquer sin and death. Sister... read more →
Dec
12
We usually think of repentance as a bad thing, perhaps because we associate it with guilt or shame. But repentance in the Bible isn’t that at all. It’s filled with joy because repentance leads us back to God. Change is possible for us with God’s help. We aren’t bound to our... read more →
Dec
05
John the Baptist was in the wilderness calling to the people of Israel during a time of intense strife and unrest. His message was to prepare for the coming of the King. It was time to re-think their lives and see things from God’s perspective. John is speaking to us... read more →
Nov
28
On Sundays during Advent, we wear purple vestments and light the Advent wreath, but how do we experience this season outside the church walls? Advent is a gift from God that teaches us how to slow down, quiet our hearts, and learn patience. It’s meant to be lived, not observed... read more →
Nov
21
For many, the idea of kingship is uncomfortable because of the claim it places on our lives. But if Jesus is King, we don’t find oppression like we might experience from earthly rulers, but hope. Those who are downtrodden can look forward to the day when the only one whom... read more →
Nov
14
Biblical prophecy, including prophecy about Christ’s Second Coming, isn’t about predictions and signs that might tell us when a prediction will come true. Prophecy is alive. It's meant to be unleashed in our lives, changing our hearts, minds, and the way we live.
Nov
07
Sometimes losses stack up one on top of another. Each loss takes away a little something of us and leaves us hollowed out. Things that are hollow are more fragile. The solid chocolate Easter bunny holds up better than the hollow bunny. The hollow bunny fractures when we take a... read more →
Oct
31
I hope you all had a wonderful and safe Halloween. It's easy to forget the Christian background of Halloween - literally the Eve of All Hallows’, or All Saints' Day. The way we mock death on Halloween with funny skeletons and mummies is also more Christian than we realize. The... read more →
Oct
24
Sunday was an incredible celebration of our identity as children of God and our mission and ministry! Fr. Lee's sermon reminded us who we are and what we are called to do in this world. With that in mind, thank you for joyfully returning your Estimate of Giving for the... read more →