October 8, 2023 Lectionary Texts Exodus 20.1-20 — The Ten Commandments. Psalm 19 — All creation celebrates God’s glory. God’s Way gives life, and we seek to follow it. In Philippians 3.4-14 — All is trash compared to the value of knowing Christ. I want to know Christ, his resurrection, and his suffering. I press… Continue reading OT 27 – 19th Sunday After Pentecost
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OT 28 – 20th Sunday After Pentecost
October 15, 2023 Lectionary Texts Exodus 32.1-14 — The golden calf Psalm 106 — Praise for God’s great deeds, and confession that we have sinned. As Moses convinced God to spare the people, we seek God’s mercy. Philippians 4.2-9 — C’mon, Euodia and Syntyche, work it out…. Rejoice always…. Let your gentleness show… Don’t worry,… Continue reading OT 28 – 20th Sunday After Pentecost
OT 29 – 21st Sunday After Pentecost
October 22, 2023 Lectionary Texts Exodus 33.12-23 — Moses asks to see God. He does—but only from behind. Psalm 99 — celebrates God’s might, remembers God’s mercy toward the Israelites in the wilderness, and gives thanks for Moses and Aaron, who led the people on their journey. 1 Thessalonians 1.1-10 — Paul commends the people… Continue reading OT 29 – 21st Sunday After Pentecost
OT 11: 3rd Sunday after Pentecost
June 18, 2023 Lectionary Texts Genesis 18. 1-15. Although God has promised an heir to Abraham and Sarah, they are old and without any children. Three visitors tell them that they will have a son—news so preposterous that Sarah laughs. Psalm 116. A song of thanks to God: “When I was brought low God saved… Continue reading OT 11: 3rd Sunday after Pentecost
OT 12: 4th Sunday After Pentecost
June 25, 2023 Lectionary Texts Genesis 21.8-21. Abraham and Sarah, unable to conceive an heir, have used Sarah’s servant Hagar as a concubine to produce a child, a son named Ishmael. But once Sarah has a son of her own she comes to resent Hagar and Ishmael, and has Abraham send them away. But God… Continue reading OT 12: 4th Sunday After Pentecost
Trinity Sunday- 1st Sunday after Pentecost
May 26, 2024 Lectionary Texts Isaiah 6.1-8 — The prophet sees God in the Temple. “I am a man of unclean lips!” An angel sears his lips with a burning coal. “Whom shall I send?” “Send me.” Psalm 29 — God’s voice flashes forth. God sits enthroned over the flood. Romans 8. 12-17 — Live… Continue reading Trinity Sunday- 1st Sunday after Pentecost
Maundy Thursday Liturgy # 2
This service is an extended Eucharistic prayer, interspersed with scripture readings. The focus is on Justice, reflecting the feast of Passover. It may include a homily at any point, and it may include foot-washing. Click here to download a this service in a .doc format.__________________ “This is my command: love one another as I have… Continue reading Maundy Thursday Liturgy # 2
Palm-Passion Sunday
April 2, 2023 Lectionary Texts Service of the Palms Matthew 21.1-11. Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem as a King, in the imagery of the prophet Zechariah who spoke of a humble king riding a donkey instead of a war horse. Psalm 118. A celebration of God’s protection and grace, sung as pilgrims entered the gates of… Continue reading Palm-Passion Sunday
Thoughts on Lent
Lent is about giving stuff up and generally being miserable, right? No. Lent is about returning to delight. Lent invites us back into the loving arms of God. Lent is about confronting all the life-draining ways we seek cheap substitutes for God’s love and grace and mercy, and chucking them and turning to the Real… Continue reading Thoughts on Lent
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 14, 2024 Lectionary Texts Isaiah 49.1-7. God has called the prophet (and us) to proclaim God’s word and to bring about justice. Significantly, the call is not only to be a prophet to one’s neighbors, but to the nation, and in fact to other nations as well. It’s an exceedingly broad vision! God’s justice… Continue reading Martin Luther King, Jr. Day