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Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

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What makes someone a neighbor? Explore the parable of the Good Samaritan in our context today. How are we neighborly? How are we not neighborly? Does it matter who our neighbors are? Some tough questions to ponder but in the end Jesus teaches us to love our neighbors. Period. There are no exceptions. It is hard to give unconditional love but as Christians, we are commanded by Jesus to love our neighbors.

Accompanying Scripture:
Deuteronomy 30:9-14, Psalm 25:1-10, Luke 10:25-37 

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Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
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Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

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In this week’s gospel Jesus has seventy followers close enough that he trusts them to be sent out in pairs to heal the sick and announce that God has come near. Seventy trusted preachers. Thirty-five pairs of preachers telling the good news of God in word and deed. Consider the assignment Jesus gives to the ones he sends. First, they are sent to cure the sick. Second, they proclaim that “the kingdom of God has come near.” It has been said that “you don’t throw a drowning person a sandwich.” Jesus sends the seventy out with not only words of comfort but with acts of grace as well. We too are sent out into the world to serve in the name of Jesus not just with words, but also by welcoming others, sharing bread with the hungry, and offering compassion to the afflicted.

Accompanying Scripture:
Isaiah 66:10-14, Psalm 66:1-9, Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 

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Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
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Third Sunday after Pentecost

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This week’s passages are difficult. They show how much God is demanding of those who wish to follow. Those called are asked to give everything. No wonder there is resistance. Yet, they also remind us that the Spirit will support our work and, in turn, give us everything to enable us to answer the call.

Accompanying Scripture:
Galatians 5:13-15, 22-25, Psalm 8, Luke 9:51-62 

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Third Sunday after Pentecost
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Day of Pentecost

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On Pentecost, we celebrate that we have been given an Advocate to accompany us. Poured out in wind and fire, water, wine, and bread, the Holy Spirit abides in and among us. We give thanks that God speaks to each of us, no matter our origins, language, or life path. Filled with the Spirit of truth, we go out from worship to proclaim the saving power of Christ’s love and the freedom of God’s grace with all the world.

Accompanying Scripture:
Genesis 11:1-9, Acts 2:1-21, John 14:8-17 

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Day of Pentecost
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Ascension of our Lord

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In this week’s readings the risen Christ ascends into heaven and his followers are assured that the Spirit will empower them to be witnesses throughout the earth. The disciples are told to not gaze up into heaven to look for Jesus (Acts 1:11); we find Jesus’ presence among us as we proclaim the word and share the feast. We too long for the Spirit to enliven our faith and invigorate our mission.

Accompanying Scripture:
Acts 1:1-11, Psalm 107, John 24:44-53 

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Ascension of our Lord
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Sixth Sunday of Easter

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We continue to celebrate the beauty of Easter with these texts. Paul meets Lydia, a dealer of purple cloth who is praying by the river. As she is welcomed into the Christian life, she reponds with mutal hospitality. In the gospel, Jesus tells his worried disciples that even though he is dying soon, the Holy Spirit- the Advocate will always be with them and God’s peace will never leave them. In these stories, we celebrate the gifts of faith – prayer and hospitality, advocacy and peace.

Accompanying Scripture:
Acts 16:9-15, Psalm 67, John 14:23-29 

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Sixth Sunday of Easter
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Fifth Sunday of Easter

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Easter initiates a new day. It anticipates a new heaven and a new earth. The risen Christ is making all things new. In the mystery of holy baptism God has made new people of us. Today Jesus invites us to see everyone in a new light—through the lens of love.

Accompanying Scripture:
Acts 11:1-18, Psalm 23, John 13:31-35 

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Fifth Sunday of Easter
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Fourth Sunday of Easter

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Today Jesus proclaims he is the good shepherd. The shepherd cares for us in ways both subtle and profound. The shepherd is not afraid of suffering or death and they invite us to imagine ourselves in these places as well. The shepherd asks us to face our enemies, even if they may be deep within ourselves. The shepherd also invites us into a practice of abundance so all may flourish.  And so at the invitation of the Good Shepherd, we are invited to trust God’s sustaining presence within each day. May these daily practices unclench our fists, open our wallets and move our hearts to spur forward God’s way of abundant life for all.

Accompanying Scripture:
Acts 9:36-43, Psalm 23, John 10:22-30 

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Fourth Sunday of Easter
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Third Sunday of Easter

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The disciples make a big splash and eat breakfast with the risen Jesus. Wading in the water (remembering baptism) and eating with Jesus (celebrating holy communion) is our weekly encounter with the risen Christ. Jesus asks us again and again: Do you love me? And Jesus invites us, again and again, to follow him, bringing the Easter life to one another.

Accompanying Scripture:
Psalm 30, John 21:1-19 

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Third Sunday of Easter
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Second Sunday of Easter

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In this second Sunday of Easter, we hold up faith and doubt. Alongside Thomas we too ask for proof that God is real, that life can really conquer death. We can trust God promises to show up in story, song, bread, wine, water, neighbor and perhaps even the humble squirmy earthworm. 

Accompanying Scripture:
Psalm 96, John 20:19-31 

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Second Sunday of Easter
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