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,
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 17, 2021
Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2021, Pastor Lois Pallmeyer
Dear Friends in Christ, God’s grace and peace be with you. Amen In her book One Coin Found, Emmy Kegler
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.
February 7, 2021
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany (2/7/2021), Pastor Javen Swanson
Today’s scripture readings: Isaiah 40:21-31; Mark 1:29-39 Every time I step foot in a public place these days, I am hyper-aware
January 31, 2021
4th 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
January 24, 2021
Third Sunday after Epiphany (1/24/2001), Pastor Javen Swanson
Today’s scripture readings: Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Mark 1:14-20 Like many of you, I spent part of this past Monday commemorating the
January 17, 2021
Second Sunday after Epiphany, January 17, 2021
Dear Friends in Christ, God’s grace and peace be with you. Amen In a beautiful description of the first peaceful
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,
January 3, 2021
Epiphany Sunday (1/3/2021), Pastor Javen Swanson
Today’s scripture readings: Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Matthew 2:1-12 If you were listening carefully during the reading of the gospel, you