February 5, 2023
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, Bishop Patricia Lull
Matthew 5:13-20 Grace and peace to you in the mercy of the Living God. AMEN. “You are the salt
January 29, 2023
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, Dedication Sunday, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Matthew 5:1-12 What would success look like? This has been the open question since the replacement of the organ and
January 22, 2023
Third Sunday after Epiphany, January 22, 2023, Pastor Lois Pallmeyer
Dear Friends in Christ, God’s grace and peace be with you. Amen. Wednesday evening as we were setting up for
January 15, 2023
Second Sunday after Epiphany, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
John 1:29-42 In 2011, Minnesota astronomer Parke Kunkle innocently stated in an interview that the Earth’s wobbly orbit means it’s
January 8, 2023
Baptism of Jesus, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Matthew 3:13-17 The sequel to Avatar came out in December, called “The Way of Water.” I have a feeling if
January 1, 2023
Name of Jesus, Pastor Javen Swanson
Today’s scripture readings: Numbers 6:22-27; Psalm 8; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:15-21 There are a handful of numbers that occur repeatedly
December 26, 2022
Christmas Day, Pastor Lois Pallmeyer
Texts: Isaiah 52:7-10; Hebrews 1:1-4, John 1:1–14 Dear Friends in Christ, God’s grace and peace be with you. Amen. I
December 24, 2022
Christmas Eve, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Luke 2:1-20 A few weeks ago, the Gloria Dei staff went caroling to some of our homebound members, and then
December 18, 2022
Fourth Sunday of Advent, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Matthew 2:18-25 One of our guilty pleasures in these darker December days has been watching the Netflix series with Meghan
December 11, 2022
Third Sunday of Advent, Pastor Javen Swanson
Today’s scripture readings: Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 146:5-10; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11 Michael Gerson was a gifted writer, a presidential speechwriter