“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord” – Luke 2:11   While many of us gathered together for in person worship on Christmas Eve (2;00, 4:00, or 7:00  PM), we realize that some of you were not be able to join us for reasons related […]

“People look east.  The time is near of the crowning of the year.  Make your house fair as you are able, trim the hearth and set the table.  People look east and sing today – Love, the Guest, is on the way.” – Eleanor Farjeon (ELW # 248)   Our Advent observances take on a […]

“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding , will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” We gather to rejoice in Christ’s promises as we search for healing and hope, joy and peace. Below is the link to watch the livestream of Sunday worship. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeJGLc-mQs4&t=3s

“Amen, Come, Lord Jesus ”    This weekend we begin the season of Advent as we prepare to welcome Christ in history (as a babe in a manger), in mystery (as he reveals himself in the Word and in our everyday lives). and in majesty (as he comes to make all things new).   Below is the link to watch […]

“Praise and thanksgiving, God we would offer for all things living, you have made good: harvest of sown fields, fruits of the orchard, hay from the mown fields, blossom and wood.” – Albert F. Bayly,  ELW # 689 We gather this weekend to cast our anxieties and worries on Almighty God and to give thanks for God’s many […]

“Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.” – Daniel 12:3   In the midst of some dark and challenging scripture readings this weekend, Christ shines a much needed ray of hope and assures us that the forces […]

“For the harvests of the Spirit, thanks be to God. For the good we all inherit, thanks be to God.  For the wonders that astound us, for the truths that still confound us. Most of all that love has found us, thanks be to God.” – Fred Pratt Green (ELW # 679)   This Sunday’s […]

“He will wipe away evert tear from their eyes.   Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the first things have passed away.” – Revelation 21:4   We gather this weekend to give thanks for God’s faithful people who have touched our hearts, blessed our lives, and completed […]

“For we hold that a person is justified by faith apart frpm works prescribed by the law.” – Romans 3:28   We gather this weekend to celebrate the Festival of the Reformation giving thanks for Martin Luther and other reformers who refocused the church’s attention on the promises of Christ and praying  for the Spirit’s guidance as we serve in challenging […]

“This is my Father’s World; oh, let me not forget that, though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the ruler yet.  This is my Father’s world; why should my heart be sad?  The Lord is king, let heaven ring; God reigns, let earth be glad!” – M. Babcock This weekend we conclude our […]