May 28, 2023 Lectionary Texts Acts 2.1-21. The disciples experience the Spirit so powerfully that Luke describes them as if they were on fire. They go into the streets of Jerusalem and begin talking about God’s love to people from all over the known world, each in those people’s native languages. Peter explains the event… Continue reading Pentecost Sunday
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Ascension Sunday
May 21, 2023 Lectionary Texts Ascension Day Acts 1.1-11. Jesus’ final instruction s to the disciples 40 days after the resurrection, and his ascension Psalm 47 rejoices that God has “gone up with a shout” and sits on the holy throne. Ephesians 1.15-23. A prayer that you may receive “a spirit of wisdom and revelation…… Continue reading Ascension Sunday
5th Sunday of Easter
May 7, 2023 Lectionary Texts Acts 7.55-60. Stephen, one of the early followers of Jesus, is stoned to death for his faith. Psalm 31.1-8. A song of trust in God. We pray, “You have taken heed of my adversities,” and so we trust God: “Into your hands I commit my spirit.” (Like Jesus, Stephen quotes… Continue reading 5th Sunday of Easter
4th Sunday of Easter
April 30, 2023 Lectionary Texts Acts 2.42-47 describes the life of the early church, and the Christians’ care for each other. They studied, worshiped, ate and served together, sharing all their possessions. Psalm 23 celebrates God’s care for us as a shepherd for their sheep… and as a host welcomes, protects and provides for guests.… Continue reading 4th Sunday of Easter
2nd Sunday of Easter
April 16, 2023 Lectionary Texts Acts 2.22-32. Peter tells a crowd the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection. Psalm 16 celebrates God’s grace in caring for us (“you hold my lot”) and guiding us (“you show me the path of life”). 1 Peter 1. 3-9. God has raised us up with Jesus, so that we… Continue reading 2nd Sunday of Easter
Soft robes
What did you go out into the wilderness to look at? A reed shaken by the wind? Someone dressed in soft robes? —Matthew 11.7, 8 The truth will not likely come to usdressed in fancy stuff. Beware of the voicestrying to protect the privilege of the privileged.Beware of the voices easily offended at wordsdespite the offense of injustice… Continue reading Soft robes
Healing
“Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have good news brought to them.” —Matthew 11.4-5 We string up lights of joy at your coming.We light candles for justice. We sing songs of hope.But today I utter… Continue reading Healing
Maundy Thursday
March 28, 2024 Lectionary Texts Exodus 1-4, 11-14 — The Passover feast Psalm 116 — Give thanks for God’s saving grace. 1 Corinthians 11.23-26 — At the last supper Jesus said “this is my body… this is my blood.” John 13.1-17, 31b-35 — Jesus washes the disciples’ feet and gives them the commandment to love… Continue reading Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday Liturgy (#3) Foot-washing
The focus of this service is on foot-washing; Eucharist may be included. Click here to download this service in a .doc format _______________________________________ “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another.Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.”John 13.34 PRELUDE GREETINGLeader: Christ, our teacher and our healer,you call… Continue reading Maundy Thursday Liturgy (#3) Foot-washing
An Easter Sunrise Service (John)
Download this service here. GREETINGIn the darkness of our sin, the grace of God rises like the dawn.In the coldness of our hearts, hope rises like the sun.Into all that is dark and cold in our lives, the light of God shines.From the sleep of sin and the dust of our deatha new day rises,… Continue reading An Easter Sunrise Service (John)