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Author Archives: PastorChristina

Jesus the Way of the Father

Featuredby PastorChristina

Sunday’s Bulletin Introduction As we continue to celebrate the fifty days of Easter, today’s gospel includes Jesus’ promise that he goes to prepare a place for his followers in his […]

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community events, Discernment, easter, Pastor, worship, Year A

The Good Shepherd

Featuredby PastorChristina

Sunday’s Bulletin Introduction Today is sometimes called “Good Shepherd Sunday.” Jesus is called the “gate” of the sheep in today’s gospel. The risen Christ opens the way to abundant life. […]

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easter, Kin-don of God, Pastor, stewardship, Year A

The Walk to Emmaus

Featuredby PastorChristina

Sunday’s Bulletin Introduction Today’s gospel begins with two disciples walking to Emmaus, overcome with sadness, loss, and disappointment. They had hoped Jesus, who was crucified, would be the one to […]

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easter, Pastor, worship, Year A

Jesus Appears to the Disciples/Thomas

Featuredby PastorChristina

Sunday’s Bulletin Introduction In today’s gospel the risen Christ appears to the disciples and offers them the gift of peace. Even amid doubts and questions, we experience the resurrection in […]

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easter, Guest Preacher, worship, Year A

Easter Sunday

Featuredby PastorChristina

Sunday’s Bulletin Introduction This is the day the Lord has made! Christ is risen, and through him all creation is made new! Indeed, “God shows no partiality” (Acts 10:34): Christ’s […]

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community events, community meal, easter, Kin-don of God, worship, Year A

Good Friday

Featuredby PastorChristina

Friday’s Bulletin Introduction Life and death stand side by side as we enter into Good Friday. In John’s passion account, Jesus reveals the power and glory of God, even as […]

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Grief, Lent, Stories of Faith, worship, Year A

Maundy Thursday

Featuredby PastorChristina

Thursday’s Bulletin Introduction This evening our Lenten observance comes to an end, and we gather with Christians around the world to celebrate the Three Days of Jesus’ death and resurrection. […]

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Lent, Pastor, worship, Year A

Palm Sunday

Featuredby PastorChristina

Sunday’s Bulletin Introduction Today, we encounter the paradox that defines our faith: Jesus Christ is glorified king and humiliated servant. We too are full of paradox: like Peter, we fervently […]

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Lent, worship, Year A

The Death and Resurrection of Lazarus

Featuredby PastorChristina

Sunday’s Bulletin On Sunday, we will be joined by Guest Preacher Seminarian Sharei Green Introduction In today’s gospel Jesus reveals his power over death by raising Lazarus from the dead. […]

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Guest Preacher, Lent, worship, Year A

Lent, Holy Week, and Easter Activities

Featuredby PastorChristina

All worship services will be live-streamed on FB Live via the church’s Facebook page. Midweek Meditation (Final session) via Zoom – March 30 at 7 pm CST To call in dial […]

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calendar, community events, Discernment, e-news, easter, events, Lent, worship, Year A

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