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RIC Celebration Sunday

Written by Faith2014 on February 2, 2026.

This Sunday, Faith Lutheran celebrated Reconciling in Christ Sunday 2026: Celebrating Diversity as God’s Children. Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Sunday is an annual worship celebration of the ongoing work of welcome, inclusion, celebration, and advocacy for LGBTQIA+ people in the life of the church. Why celebrate? We believe that the Gospel is built upon a foundation of diversity. We believe that the Creator gifted us a universe infused with beautiful diversity. We believe the Blessed Community is strongest and most faithful to Jesus when we invite everyone to the table.

Accompanying Scripture:
Micah 6:1-8, Psalm 96, Matthew 5:1-12

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RIC Celebration Sunday

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Second Sunday of Epiphany

Written by Faith2014 on January 20, 2026.

The time after Epiphany is the church’s time to invite us to come and see who this one born in a manger will be, and to discover what this might mean for us and for the world. We are invited to “come and see” who Jesus is. We are reminded that God’s forgiveness and love proclaimed in Jesus Christ is meant to be good news for us and for all people. As we encounter Christ, our lives are changed. Like John and Andrew in today’s gospel, we are called to share with others who we have seen Jesus to be.

Accompanying Scripture:
Isaiah 49:1-7, Psalm 40:1-11, John 1:29-42

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Second Sunday of Epiphany

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Baptism of Our Lord

Written by Faith2014 on January 12, 2026.

How do we live out our baptism promises? We strive to live among God’s people in peace, care for creation and others by showing them God’s love and forgiveness, and giving everyone dignity. In baptism, we are called beloved. We are all beloved children of God through Jesus’ baptism.

Accompanying Scripture:
Isaiah 42:1-9, Psalm 29, Matthew 3:13-17

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Baptism of Our Lord

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Epiphany: Courageous Defiance

Written by Faith2014 on January 5, 2026.

The story of Epiphany unveils God’s presence in unexpected places and people and courage. Today we celebrate the fullness of the Christmas story and the faith and trust of so many people to make it happen. We will also celebrate our pledged financial gifts for 2026 and give thanks for the ways God’s love moves us into new ventures.

Accompanying Scripture:
Isaiah 60:1-16, Matthew 1:18-25

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Epiphany: Courageous Defiance

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Christmas Eve Worship: Embodied Promise

Written by Faith2014 on December 27, 2025.

The Christmas story beckons us to remember how all life begins- small, vulnerable, and yet undeniably sacred. Mary’s yes to God transforms the word. The shepherds, outcasts of their society, are the first to hear the good news. Isaiah’s promise of light breaking into darkness find fulfillment not in the empire’s grandeur but in a manager among the weary, the displaced and the faithful. Love has come to dwell among us and for that all we can say is Amen!

Accompanying Scripture:
Isaiah 9:2-7, Psalm 96, John 2:1-20

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Christmas Eve Worship: Embodied Promise

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Third Sunday in Advent: Unexpected Joy

Written by Faith2014 on December 17, 2025.

Joy in the context of Advent is not escapism, pleasantry or emotional detachment. It is prophetic defiance. This week we hear the story of Elizabeth and Mary proclaim joy not as avoidance of pain but as the response of a people who know God dwells with the lowly. This Sunday, we celebrate the important joy of this season in this time and place through the storytelling and singing by Sunday School program, “The Colors of Christmas.” You can hear the children’s program below!

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Third Sunday in Advent: Unexpected Joy

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Second Sunday in Advent

Written by Faith2014 on December 8, 2025.

On this second Sunday of advent we met another dreamer, John the Baptist. In John’s vision, peace is when everything is set right—where people are treated fairly, everyone has enough, creation is cared for, and no one needs to be afraid. This week we are invited to boldly imagine peace and remember that preparing for Jesus also means working toward a more fair, loving world.

Accompanying Scripture:
Isaiah 11:1-10, Matthew 3:1-12

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Second Sunday in Advent

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First Sunday of Advent: Vigilant Hope

Written by Faith2014 on December 1, 2025.

This week we begin Advent, the first season in the church year. We remember in Advent that God’s love came close to us in Jesus and we look forward with hope to the ways God is still at work in our world. Hope is not just wishing for something but believing and acting as if a better world is possible. Join us in worship as we explore vigilant hope through the Prophet Isaiah.

Accompanying Scripture:
Isaiah 2:1-5, Psalm 122, Matthew 24:36-44

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First Sunday of Advent: Vigilant Hope

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Christ the King Sunday

Written by Faith2014 on November 24, 2025.

In our anxiety we want Jesus to be our magical savior. Instead of one who fixes everything in an instant, Jesus is the King who walks beside us through the ups and downs. The reign of Christ invites us to lives of service—and again and again as we care for the needs of others we discover the face of Jesus himself in the lost, the last, and the least.

Accompanying Scripture:
Jeremiah 23:1-6, Luke 1:68-79, Luke 23:32-43

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Christ the King Sunday

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23rd Sunday after Pentecost

Written by Faith2014 on November 17, 2025.

The world is ending and yet our texts remind us today not to lose hope. God promises to be right here in the midst of the mess-the messes we make, the messes that find us and the messes beyond our control.

Accompanying Scripture:
Malachi 4:1-2, Isaiah 12:2-6, Luke 21:5-19

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23rd Sunday after Pentecost

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