Jesus the Cause of Division
Sunday’s Bulletin The word of God is a refining fire. Jesus is the great divide in human history. He invites our undivided attention and devotion. Today in worship we are […]
Category Archives: Pentecost
Watchful Servants
Sunday’s Bulletin Jesus says, “It is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” It is God’s promise from the beginning—to Abraham, to the early church, and to the […]
The Parable of the Rich Fool
Sunday’s Bulletin Today’s texts offer instruction and encouragement for all who are occasionally overwhelmed by the “unhappy business” of life. Jesus urges us to take care and be on guard […]
The Mission of the Seventy
Bulletin: God is the source of our nourishment. Jesus’ invitation to “take and eat . . . take and drink” is a repeated one. In holy communion, in the word read and […]
A Samaritan Village Refuses to Receive Jesus/Would-Be Followers of Jesus
Bulletin: We have no good apart from God. That makes Jesus’ call to follow him an invitation to freedom. This is freedom to revel in the Spirit’s fruit: love, joy, […]
Celebrate the Mystery of the Holy Trinity
Week of Sunday, June 11 Trinity Sunday Click here to see the full e-news with announcements! Though the word trinity is not found in the scriptures, today’s second reading includes the […]
The Spirit Unites Us
Week of Sunday, June 4 Day of Pentecost Read the whole thing here! Today’s festival derives its name from the Jewish festival of Pentecost, observed fifty days after Passover. On the […]
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