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Ash Wednesday

Written by Faith2014 on February 23, 2026.

Remember you are dust and to dust you shall return. Tonight we begin our Lenten journey to Easter beginning with this ancient ritual of marking our forehead with ashes. While it may feel morbid, perhaps it is also an invitation to take stock of what really matters- what is really worthy of our time and efforts. We begin in this place where we are loved, we end in this place where we are loved- so what do we want to do with this in between time now that we know the points do not matter?

Accompanying Scripture:
Isaiah 58:1-12, Matthew 6:1-6

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Ash Wednesday

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Grappling With Questions About Trusting God

Written by Faith2014 on February 23, 2026.

Is God really with us? Will God provide enough food or a warm place to sleep? How do we know that God is trustworthy? Those questions can be hard to fathom for some but easy to relate for others. The good news of the Gospel says that God is trustworthy and we can put all our joys, burdens and sorrows in God’s hands.

Accompanying Scripture:
Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7, Psalm 32, Matthew 4:1-11

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Grappling With Questions About Trusting God

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Transfiguration of our Lord

Written by Faith2014 on February 16, 2026.

Today we conclude the season by celebrating the Transfiguration of our Lord, when Jesus went up a mountain and showed himself to be divine. Then next Wednesday we observe Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, as Jesus walks up another mountain and shows himself to be human. In the mystery of intertwined divinity and humanity we encounter Love incarnate for us and are reminded there is no place we can find ourselves in that God does not show up too. Dear ones, we are never alone.

Accompanying Scripture:
Exodus 24:12-18, Psalm 2, Matthew 17:1-9

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Transfiguration of our Lord

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Fifth Sunday of Epiphany

Written by Faith2014 on February 9, 2026.

When the world may be feeling salty, be the light for others. In gloomy times, we can shine our light for others.

Accompanying Scripture:
Isaiah 58:1-12, Psalm 112:1-9, Matthew 5:13-20

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Fifth Sunday of Epiphany

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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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