John 3:1-17The light of God’s truth opens our eyes and hearts. Like Abram in today’s reading from Genesis, we journey to the land of promise into the light of Christ’s resurrection. A right relationship with God requires that we trust in God’s

First Sunday in Lent

Mar 1st, 2020 14m 36s

Matthew 4:1-11Today’s gospel tells of Jesus’ temptation in the desert and his triumph over the power of the evil one. This journey of 40 days sets the stage for our own journey through the five weeks in Lent. During this season of lengthening d

Transfiguration of Our Lord

Feb 23rd, 2020 22m 11s

The readings for today bring us to the mountaintop where we receive a glimpse of God’s glory revealed in dazzling light. Transfiguration Sunday bridges the first part of the church year (Advent/Christmas/Epiphany) to the next, which will soon b

Sixth Sunday after Epiphany

Feb 16th, 2020 18m 55s

Matthew 5:21-37 Joyfully following God’s commandments brings life and prosperity. Rather than following the commandments out of fear of retribution, we are reminded in the passage from 1 Corinthians that we are empowered by God, not controlled,

Fifth Sunday after Epiphany

Feb 9th, 2020 12m 13s

Matthew 5:13-20In the reading from Isaiah, we are reminded that God desires inward fasting which leads to genuine acts of righteousness: feeding the hungry, clothing the naked and sheltering the homeless. Observance of any outward fast which do

Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

Feb 2nd, 2020 12m 47s

Matthew 5:1-12Those who do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God find blessings. Those who recognize the power of the cross – though it represents weakness – realize the wisdom of God. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus names those wh

Third Sunday after Epiphany

Jan 26th, 2020 17m 14s

Jesus’ public ministry begins with the calling of four fishermen. God’s kingdom has come near! In Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, we are reminded that Christ’s cross is at the heart of the gospel message. Through the cross, we recognize that

Second Sunday after Epiphany

Jan 19th, 2020 16m 29s

The witness of John the Baptist compels those around him to share further testimonies. Jesus is recognized by John the Baptist as the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. In the text from Isaiah, the servant, identified as Israel,

Baptism of Our Lord

Jan 12th, 2020 13m 7s

During the weeks immediately following the celebration of the nativity of our Lord, the church recognizes some of the key events in Jesus’ life and the beginning of his public ministry. When we hear the story of Jesus’ baptism, it reminds us of