“And the peace of God, which surpasses all undersanding , will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” We gather this weekend 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 (Stream for this Sunday December 8 […]

“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 […]

Then God said, “Let there be light” and there was light. – Genesis 1:3 This weekend we continue our journey through the Creation texts of Genesis to shed greater light on God’s intentions for the people and creation God loves, what this says about our life together, and where hope is found.   Below is the […]

“Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs.” – Mark 10:14 In this weekend’s texts, Christ continues to challenge us to reflect on the ways that we include and exclude others in our communities and shows us the ways […]