June 6, 2021
Second Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Mark 3:20-35 There’s so much to talk about this gospel text. A house divided cannot stand. The family sure that
April 4, 2021
Easter Day, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Mark 16:1-8 Maybe Mark needs to go to writer’s school? Isn’t this the most unsatisfying end to a story you
February 21, 2021
First Sunday in Lent, Pastor Kathryn Ostlie
A few weeks ago, I was meeting with a patient who was in the hospital with complications related to long-term
February 14, 2021
Transfiguration Sunday, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Mark 9:2-9 Dearly Beloved, In the Eastern Orthodox church, there’s a tradition of blessing grapes on the Festival of Transfiguration.
January 31, 2021
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Mark 1:21-28 In September 1995, the Dali Lama visited Emory University, where I was just beginning some graduate work after
November 29, 2020
First Sunday of Advent (11/29/2020) Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Mark 13:24-37 I’d like to teach the world to sing in perfect harmony. I’d like to hold it in my
November 8, 2020
23rd Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Matthew 25:1-13 Let me tell you the mystery of the gospel of Jesus Christ: Winning isn’t always winning, and losing
October 11, 2020
19th Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Matthew 22:1-14 Confirmation Class 2020, it’s finally your big party! You had to wait a little longer than usual, and
August 23, 2020
12th Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Matthew 16:13-20 Maybe you’ve been in the same situation. You’re sitting in a circle with a group of people that
August 2, 2020
9th Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Matthew 14:13-21 On Wednesday morning, I joined the Thirty Days of Prayer. In the words of the organizers: “’Healing the