What are you thirsty for? In our gospel for this week, Jesus offers an unnamed woman who has been ostracized living water and the whole community is transformed through her testimony. We too are invited to come and see Jesus – in the Word, in the meal, in the waters of baptism and in one another.
Accompanying Scripture:
John 4:5-42
We are in good company this week dear church. No question is off limits. No time of day or night is taboo. Like Nicodemus – we can continue to ask ‘how can this be?‘ trusting that our faith comes not from our own understanding but from God’s great love for us.
Accompanying Scripture:
Genesis 12:1-4a, Psalm 121, John 3:1-17 (18-2)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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