God’s Harmony, The Rev. Steven Wilco, 5-11-25
The Gospel: John 10:22-30 At that time the festival of the Dedication took place in Jerusalem. It was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico of Solomon. So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell […]
Descaling, The Rev. Dr. Janet Zimmerman, 5-04-25
A Reading from the Acts of the Apostles – Acts 9:1-6, (7-20) Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any who belonged to the Way, men or women, he might […]
Practice Resurrection, The Rev. Dr. Janet Zimmerman, Easter Sunday, 4-20-2025
Gospel: John 20:1-18 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, “They […]
The Parable of the Father and Two Sons, The Rev. Dr. Stephen L. White, 3-30-2025
The Gospel: Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 All the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to Jesus. And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, “This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them.” So Jesus told them this parable: “There was a man who had two sons. The younger of them said […]
Starting Over, The Rev. Dr. Stephen L. White, 3-23-2025
The Gospel: Luke 13:1-9 At that very time there were some present who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. He asked them, “Do you think that because these Galileans suffered in this way they were worse sinners than all other Galileans? No, I tell you; but unless you […]
Following the Way of the Hen, The Rev. Jane Tillman, 3-16-2025
The Gospel: Luke 13:31-35 Some Pharisees came and said to Jesus, “Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you.” He said to them, “Go and tell that fox for me, ‘Listen, I am casting out demons and performing cures today and tomorrow, and on the third day I finish my work. Yet today, […]
Transfiguration Sunday, The Rev. Dr. Janet Zimmerman, 3-02-2025
The Gospel: Luke 9:28-36, 37-43a Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him. They appeared in glory and […]
Sermon – The Rev. Dr. Janet Zimmerman, 2-23-2025
The Gospel: Luke 6:27-38 Jesus said, “I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from anyone who takes away your coat do not withhold […]
And the Child’s Mother and Father were Amazed – The Rev. Dr. Janet Zimmerman, February 2, 2025
The Gospel: Luke 2:22-40 When the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, the parents of Jesus brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male shall be designated as holy to the Lord”), and they […]
The Wise Men – Who Are These Guys? – The Rev. Dr. Stephen L. White, January 5, 2025
The Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12 In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.” When […]