After nights of deep darkness, we come in the bright light of Easter morning celebrating that Christ is risen indeed! Resurrection is possible. It is a glorious morning filled with tulips, lilies, brass and timpani, voices raised in joy, all proclaiming “Alleluia!” On this glorious morning let us listen for a stone rolled away and…

We are now in Eastertide on this Second Sunday of Easter and our scripture this week takes us to the upper room, on the evening of Jesus’s resurrection. While every Sunday is a “little resurrection” it is always helpful and important to remember that Easter is not one day, rather Easter is a Season of…

“When they had gone ashore, they saw a charcoal fire there, with fish on it, and bread. Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish that you have just caught.” ~John 21: 9-10 “Come and have breakfast” the resurrected Christ invites the disciples to a meal of fish and bread on the shore of…

The message for May 8 is called “Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story?” (Credit to Lin Manuel Miranda…) We’ll reflect on the 23rd Psalm in song form and we’ll hear a story of resurrection from the book of Acts. With the Psalm we are reminded of God’s presence in the shadows and even…

“Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise God from the heights!" All of creation praises God. Let us join in this chorus that interconnects us all. The…

This Sunday, we anticipate Jesus’s ascension and the coming of the New City of God. In one text we see God in Jesus going up, and in the next we…

On this Sunday, we remember. It is Memorial Day weekend and so we remember all those who have given their lives in service to our country. We also remember that Covid has taken many lives and the battle for health and well-being continues. We remember that the singing of hymns sustains our faith life and…

This Sunday is Pentecost, the time when we remember the Holy Spirit coming upon the disciples like tongues of fire and giving birth to the church. It is also confirmation…

This Sunday is Peace with Justice Sunday, Trinity Sunday and Graduate Sunday! It is a lot to celebrate, but we are going to make it happen. We will be receiving…

It is Juneteenth. Through our reconciling ministries, our call to anti-racism work and our Big Deal Weekend we are committing ourselves to the decisive action of dismantling racism and resisting…

This Sunday, we will celebrate the work we’ve done as a Reconciling Congregation and share the important work that lies ahead. From the Big Deal Weekend earlier this year to…

"Listening is much more than allowing another to talk while waiting for a chance to respond...The beauty of listening is that, those who are listened to start feeling accepted, start…