September 20, 2021
17th Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Javen Swanson
Today’s scripture readings: Jeremiah 11:18-20; Psalm 54; James 3:13–4:3, 7-8a; Mark 9:30-37 Two summers ago, our denomination became the country’s first “sanctuary church
August 16, 2021
Mary, Mother of Our Lord; Pastor Javen Swanson
Today’s scripture readings: Isaiah 61:7-11; Psalm 34:1-9; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 1:46-55 I made it through the entire reading of that Gospel lesson without
July 11, 2021
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Mark 6:14-29 If you’ve visited any art museum, you’ve no doubt seen a rendering of today’s gospel text. From Caravaggio
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 28, 2021
Second Sunday in Lent, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Dearly Beloved, I’ve always felt bad for C-3PO, the human-like android in the Star Wars universe. R2D2, the other droid,
January 10, 2021
Baptism of Jesus, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Mark 1:4-11 + Baptism of Jesus + January 10, 2020 On Wednesday night, the Speaker of the House of Representatives,
October 25, 2020
Reformation Sunday, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Matthew 22:34-46 Pretend like talking with the sound off. Ha! Were you scrambling to check the sound on your device?
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
September 27, 2020
17th Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Matthew 21:23-32 Maybe you’ve heard about the marshmallow design challenge. It’s a teamwork and design exercise. Groups are given 20
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