Podcast: Good News
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Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
The mystery of God’s ways is sometimes hidden from the wise and intelligent. The prophet describes an everlasting realm that contrasts with earthly nations, one marked by peace, humility, and freedom. Jesus associates with those excluded from the religious community. Like Paul, we struggle with selfish desires; we lament flawed systems; and we seek God’s…
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Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
In many a church you will find a sign that says, “All are welcome here!” But how often do we forget what it means to welcome each other fully into our worship and community? Jesus makes it clear that when we welcome him, we also welcome the one who sent him, just as when we…
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Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
God does not promise that the path of the disciple will be easy. Jesus declares his words may bring stark division. Even so, we need not be afraid for God accounts for each hair on our heads. Hagar was cast out by Abraham but not forgotten by God. We can remember though we may experience…
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Third Sunday after Pentecost
This week, we get two glimpses of what discipleship looks like. In Genesis, Abraham and Sarah provide hospitality to three strangers and from there God’s wild promises and laughter show up. In our gospel story, Jesus, moved by compassion, invites the disciples into the work of discipleship beginning in that same place of compassion. In…
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Holy Trinity Sunday
More than a doctrine, the Trinity expresses the heart of our faith: we have experienced the God of creation made known in Jesus Christ and with us always through the Holy Spirit. We celebrate the mystery of the Holy Trinity in word and sacrament, as we profess the creed, and as we are sent into…
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Ascension of our Lord
In this Sunday’s readings as the risen Christ ascends into heaven – yes it is strange – the disciples were told to not gaze up into heaven to look for Jesus. We now find Jesus among us as we proclaim the word, share the feast and love our neighbor. Accompanying Scripture:Acts 1:6-14, Psalm 136, John…
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Affirmed: Sixth Sunday of Easter
In this Easter season we are reminded that Christ abides in us and we are not alone. On this day we will reflect on the ways God breaks all of our rules to make sure our belovedness is included. God affirms all of who we are – not what is worth something in the wider…
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Accepted: Fifth Sunday of Easter
Jesus tells us he is going to prepare a place for us and he is the way. Contrary to what we might first think, this is not an exclusionary invitation but a wide welcome to God’s love, mercy and abundance. What do you think heaven is like? Perhaps a little crowded, full of folks that…
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Beloved
Beloved is where we all begin – from the wiggly worm to the blue whale. On our good days and tough days and everything in between, we are called beloved. Come experience our loving Shepherd who leads us from death to life. Accompanying Scripture:Genesis 1:24-2:4a, Psalm 26, John 10:1-10
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Third Sunday of Easter
Today’s gospel begins with two disciples walking to Emmaus, overcome with sadness, loss, and disappointment. They had hoped Jesus, who was crucified, would be the one to redeem Israel! Yet the risen Christ walks with them and then opens their eyes in the breaking of the bread. Each Sunday our hearts burn within us as…