Stewards are those who responsibly manage resources belonging to someone else; therefore, stewardship among people of faith is an important part of growing as disciples of Christ. Stewardship entails: recognizing all creation belongs to God; cultivating gratitude for God’s loving care; and faithfully using the gifts of time, talent, and treasure God has entrusted to […]
Sunday, September 11, 2022
Stewards are those who responsibly manage resources belonging to someone else; therefore, stewardship among people of faith is an important part of growing as disciples of Christ. Stewardship entails: recognizing all creation belongs to God; cultivating gratitude for God’s loving care; and faithfully using the gifts of time, talent, and treasure God has entrusted to […]
Sunday, September 4, 2022
Stewards are those who responsibly manage resources belonging to someone else; therefore, stewardship among people of faith is an important part of growing as disciples of Christ. Stewardship entails: recognizing all creation belongs to God; cultivating gratitude for God’s loving care; and faithfully using the gifts of time, talent, and treasure God has entrusted to […]
Sunday, August 28, 2022
Invited and inviting—that is the nature of the church. By God’s grace in holy baptism we have a place at Christ’s banquet table. When, by the power of that same Spirit, humility and mutual love continue among us, the church can be more inviting still.
Sunday, August 14, 2022
The word of God is a refining fire. Jesus is the great divide in human history. He invites our undivided attention and devotion. Today in worship we are surrounded by a great “cloud of witnesses.” In the word and in holy communion we are invited yet again to look to Jesus, “the pioneer and perfecter […]
Sunday, August 7, 2022
Jesus says, “It is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” It is God’s promise from the beginning—to Abraham, to the early church, and to the “little flock” of which we are a part in today’s assembly. Faith, God’s baptismal gift, trusts the promises of God. Have no fear.