The first Sunday of the month is often observed as Communion Sunday in local churches. As we gather together for worship, it’s a way to remember the love and grace of God… read more

As you’ve probably heard by now, July 20 marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing in 1969. It’s now been fifty years since Neil Armstrong and Buzz … read more

I had never been asked the question before. When the monthly food pantry operates on the church property, clients are received in the sanctuary to complete paperwork and to wait… read more

Encountering the text: Psalm 25:1-10 appears thrice in the Revised Common Lectionary: in ordinary time (Proper 21), on the first Sunday of Lent, and on the first Sunday of Advent. … read more

As Christians, what spirit do we bring into our efforts in worship, outreach, and mission? Abundance or scarcity? When we encounter a poor person or a poor community, do we focus… read more

World Communion Sunday — for which there are no proper for-the-day lections in the RCL! Any of our texts could work well (as I’ll try to explain). I fretted a few… read more