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A Widening Circle
A Widening Circle Robert E. Dunham September 8, 2024 James 2:1-13; Mark 7:24-30 Did you notice anything odd about the lectionary’s pairing of the two passages we just read? Stephen Fowl says that putting these two texts together betrays “a wicked sense of humor...
Tending Relationships
Meg Peery McLaughlin Tending Relationships September 1, 2024 Song of Songs 2: 8-13 Children’s Time I wrote something to the congregation this week—a reflection about my sabbatical. I want to tell you too. I said that: This summer, I got to be a mom and partner in ways...
Balancing Work
Meg Peery McLaughlin Balancing Work August 25, 2024 Luke 10:38-42 Prayer of Illumination Guide us O God By your word and spirit That in your light we may see light In your truth find wisdom In your will discover your peace Through JC our Lord Amen. 38...
Marking Time
Meg Peery McLaughlin “Marking Time” August 18, 2024 Psalm 90 O God, may my words speak your truth. And where they are lacking, may your Spirit intercede that your good news would be known. Amen. Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the...
Ephesians 4:25-5:2
Nancy Myer August 11, 2024 Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Prayer for Illumination Holy Spirit, pass among and within your gathered people, opening minds to increase understanding, opening hearts to bind us together in your love. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Ephesians 4:25-5:2 25 So...
The Power of Words
Robert E. Dunham The Power of Words July 28, 2021 James 3:1-12 James 3:1-12 Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers and sisters, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For all of us make many mistakes. Anyone who...
Where are the Miracles?
Hadley Kifner “Where are the Miracles?” July 21, 2024 Mark 6:30-34 and 53-56 Prayer of Illumination Lord, to whom can we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and know that you are the Holy One of God. Open our ears and our hearts to your...
Mark 6:1-13
Nancy Myer July 14, 2024 Mark 6:1-13 Prayer for Illumination We are waiting, O God, to hear your Word, for in your Word is our hope. By the power of the Holy Spirit, may we hear your voice and be attentive to what you will say to us today.In the name of Christ, we ask...
True Story
Jan Edmiston True Story July 7, 2024 Matthew 8:23-27 Matthew 8:23-27 And when Jesus got into the boat, his disciples followed him. A gale arose on the lake, so great that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. And they went and woke him up,...