June 13, 2021
Third Sunday after Pentecost, June 13, 2021
Dear Friends in Christ, God’s grace and peace be with you. Amen The reign of God is like the month
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 18, 2021
Third Sunday of Easter, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Luke 24:36b-48 Alleluia! Christ is risen. Christ is risen, indeed. Alleluia! We’re going to say the Nicene Creed today. We
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
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
December 25, 2020
Christmas Day, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
John 1:1-14 A few years ago, Gloria Dei decided to dig into repairs of its building that had stymied several
December 24, 2020
Christmas Eve (12/24/2020), Pastor Javen Swanson
Today’s scripture readings: Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-20 Here we are. Christmas Eve. Actually, here we are not. I’m standing in
December 20, 2020
Fourth Sunday in Advent, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Luke 1:26-38 Dearly Beloved, I grew up in Cincinnati, a town so Catholic that my friends often asked if Lutherans
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