December 20 Advent 42 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 / Luke 1:46b-55 (The Magnificat)Romans 16:25-27 / Luke 1:26-38December 24 Christmas EveIsaiah 9:27- / Psalm 96Titus 2:11-14 / Luke 2:1-20December 27 ChristmastideIsaiah 61:10-62:3 / Psalm 148Galatians 4:4-7 / Luke 2:22-40December 31 Watch Night / New Year's EveEcclesiastes 3:1-13 / Psalm 8Revelation 21:1-6a / Matthew 25:31-46JANUARY 3, 2021 Epiphany … Continue reading Lectionary December 2020 – January 2021
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Lectionary Scriptures: September 2020
6th: Pentecost 14 (Communion) | Green/Teal Exodus 12:1-14 Psalm 149Romans 13:8-14 Matthew 18:15-2013th: Pentecost 15 | Green/Teal Exodus 14:19-31 Psalm 114Romans 14:1-12 Matthew 18:21-3514th: Holy CrossNumbers 21:4b-9 Psalm 98:1-51 Corinthians 1:18-24 John 3:13-1720th: Pentecost 16 … Continue reading Lectionary Scriptures: September 2020
Lectionary Scriptures: August 2020
2nd: Pentecost 9 (Communion) | Green/Teal Genesis 32:22-31Psalms 17:1-7, 15Romans 9:1-5Matthew 14:13-21 9th: Pentecost 10 | Green/Teal Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28Psalms 105:1-6, 16-22Romans 10:5-15Matthew 14:22-3316th: Pentecost 11| Green/Teal Genesis 45:1-15 Psalms 133Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32 Matthew 15:10-20, 21-2823rd: Pentecost 12 | Green/Teal Exodus 1:8-2:10 Psalms 124Romans 12:1-8 … Continue reading Lectionary Scriptures: August 2020
Theological Statement on Returning to In-Person Worship
From the Reentry Committee These are unique times. We remain steadfast as an intentional, worshipping community. We re-avow in Christian love our commitment to care for others as we would ourselves (Mt 10:1; Mt 22:39; Mk 12:31). In Hebrews 10:24-25 Paul says, “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and … Continue reading Theological Statement on Returning to In-Person Worship
Lectionary Scriptures: July 2020
5th: Pentecost 5 (Communion) | Green/Teal Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67 Psalms 45:10-17 Romans 7:15-25a Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 12th: Pentecost 6 | Green/Teal Genesis 25:19-34 Psalms 119:105-112 Romans 8:1-11 Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 19th: Pentecost 7 | Green/Teal Genesis 28:10-19a Psalms 139:1-12, 23-24 Romans 8:112-25 Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 26th: Pentecost 8 | Green/Teal Genesis 28:10-19a Psalms 139:1-12, … Continue reading Lectionary Scriptures: July 2020
Upper Room: July/August 2020
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Pastor’s Corner: July 2020
Jeremiah 28:5-9 One prophet tells the people the truth. The other prophet tells the people what they want to hear. One sounds like a brave preacher who endures scorn for speaking the word the Lord gave him. The other sounds like a smooth-talker whom everybody fawns over because his words are more to their liking … Continue reading Pastor’s Corner: July 2020
Pastor’s Corner: June 2020
What is there to say? Lent and Easter have come and gone. Times of great communal ritual and celebrations. A Time also for uncertainty and re-thinking what it means to be called to live in Community. We’ve heard the Scripture passages from Luke and John. Questions and doubts on how to move on, how to continue … Continue reading Pastor’s Corner: June 2020
Lectionary Scriptures: June 2020
7th: TRINITY SUNDAY (Communion) | White Genesis 1:1-2a Psalms 8 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 Matthew 28:16-20 14th: Pentecost 2 | Green/Teal Genesis 18:1-15 Psalms 116:1-2, 12-19 Romans 5:1-8 Matthew 9:35-10:8 21st: Pentecost 3 | Green/Teal Genesis 21:8-21 Psalms 86:1-10, 16-17 Romans 6:1b-11 Matthew 10:24-39 28th: Pentecost 4 | Green/Teal Genesis 22:1-14 Psalms 13 Romans 6:12-23 Matthew 10:40-42
Goings On and Doings Update: May 9, 2020
BUILDING & GROUNDS: The building is disinfected and limited administrative work is being done in the office. John, our custodian, has a great start on cleaning up the grounds. Bob Smith programed the carillon to play Easter hymns. Don Moody continues to check on the humidifier in the piano. CHECK-IN PHONE CALLS: Please continue calling … Continue reading Goings On and Doings Update: May 9, 2020
