June 3, 2020 Genesis 1:1-2:4a

Then God said, “Let us make humankind in our image, according to our likeness; and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the wild animals of the earth, and over every creeping […]

May 27, 2020 John 20:19-23

“When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” After he said this, he showed them […]

May 20, 2020

Tomorrow the church will celebrate Ascension Day, the day that the resurrected Jesus ascends into the heavens to sit at the right hand of God.  Luke describes the event, “Then (Jesus) led them out as far as Bethany, and, lifting up his hands, he blessed them. While he was blessing them, he […]

May 13, 2020

In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus reminds us that people of faith are different, that we will “stand out” in a desperate world.  “You are the salt of the earth; … “You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid.  (Matthew 5:13-14)

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May 7, 2020 Galatians 5:1, 13-25

“For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. … For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self-indulgence, but through love become slaves to one […]

April 29, 2020 John 10:7 “As You Go Your Way”

In this week’s Gospel Jesus reveals his mission, his purpose, the reason why he came into the world, “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” (John 10:10b)  This is truly good news in a world of scarcity, a world of […]

April 22, 2020 Luke 24:13-35

In this Sunday’s appointed Gospel we discover two of the disciples on the road to Emmaus.  They have just left Jerusalem after the crucifixion of Jesus.  In the last few days all their hopes and dreams have been crushed.  They don’t understand what just happened, they don’t know […]

April 15, 2020 The First Week of Easter

Philippians 1:6. “I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work among you will bring it to completion by the day of Jesus Christ.”

The season of Easter begins with “emptiness.”  It begins with the startling news that “the tomb is […]

Christ is Risen! Alleluia!

April 8, 2020 Holy Week

This Thursday, as the sun sets, our Lenten journey will come to an end as we enter into the Three Holy Days that lead up to Easter; Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday.  This is the most intense part of the journey to Easter, and this year we […]