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Speaker: Rev. CJ Valenti

All Saints’ Sunday

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Today we give thanks for the saints who have gone before us, for the saints still among us, and for the saints of God still to come. We give thanks for the examples of faithful living that the saints have given us as they navigated the stormy waters of life, and also for the faithful acts of service we are empowered by God’s Holy Spirit to do in our own seas. We give thanks, too, for the fullness of eternal life in which the saints of God who have gone before us now partake and which we have yet to fully enjoy.

Accompanying Scripture:
Psalm 34:1-10, 22, 1 John 3:1-3, Matthew 5:1-12

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Reformation Sunday

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Rooted in the past and growing into the future, the church must always be reformed in order to live out the love of Christ in an ever-changing world. As we celebrate Reformation Sunday, we embrace the good news of God’s grace, that Jesus Christ sets us free every day to do this life-transforming work. Trusting in the freedom given to us in baptism, we pray for the church, that Christians will unite more fully in worship and mission.

Accompanying Scripture:
Romans 3:19-28; Psalm 46; Matthew 22:34-40 

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You Have Heard it Said, “Give it to Cesar”…

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This Sunday we begin on a worship series about faith and finances. In our gospel text, Jesus tells us to give Cesar what is Cesar’s and God what is God’s. This is a sneaky proposal considering God created the whole universe, us included. While we have many things vying for our attention and finances in our lives, worship is a chance to reorient ourselves to God’s way of life for us and for our neighbor. 

Accompanying Scripture:
Isaiah 45: 1-7; Psalm 96:1-7; Matthew 22:15-22 

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Blessing of the Animals

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On this last Sunday of Creation, we celebrate St. Francis and his love for all creatures – goats, sea monsters, birds, honey bees, badgers, sheep and of course the furry companions we live with. 

Accompanying Scripture:
Psalm 104:1a, 18-31; Matthew 25: 31-46 

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Season of Creation: Forest

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This week we celebrate the importance of the forest. Trees are an essential part of the ecosystem. Trees are rooted in an underground network providing stability to the environment around them and connection to neighboring plants and trees. Above ground, they provide us with clean air to breathe, shade on a hot day, a source of fruit and nuts and a home for so many creatures big and small. Faith Lutheran’s mission statement reminds our church community that we too are like a tree – “Rooted and Reaching out in Love.” We celebrate our connection to the natural world, to God our creator and to one another.  

Accompanying Scripture:
Isaiah 55:8-13; Psalm 104:1a, 14-17; Luke 21:29-33 

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Season of Creation: Land

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On this second Sunday celebrating creation, we remember the land. Adam in Hebrew means mudman, and so from the beginning of scripture we are reminded we come from the earth. From the land, we are fed. From the land, all life flourishes. In scripture lessons we hear stories about ownership – who owns the land, whose responsible and who benefits. 

Accompanying Scripture:
Leviticus 25:1-12, 18-24 ; Matthew 4:1-4 

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Season of Creation: Wilderness

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Welcome to the wilderness! This week we embark on a four week celebration of Creation alongside the global church. Whether we are in the depths of the urban jungle or lost on the Appalachian trail – God promises to be with us in the wilderness and feed us along the way.

Accompanying Scripture:
Exodus 16: 1-10; Matthew 4:1-4 

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14th Sunday After Pentecost

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Another week full of identity questions – God reveals Godself in a burning bush and Jesus describes what the Messiah is here to do. In each story, God reminds us that God shows up in places of suffering and promises this will not be our full story. As Paul reminds us we are called to be patient in suffering, to celebrate with those who celebrate and weep with those who weep. In worship, we are renewed and fortified with all that we need so that we can show up in these challenging places too. 

Accompanying Scripture:
Exodus 3:1-15 ; Romans 12: 9-21; Matthew 16:21-28

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Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost

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This week we blessed our backpacks and celebrated our vocations. God gives each of us unique gifts that are needed in the world. By showing up as our full selves, the spirit of God is also made visible. Just as Jesus gives Peter the keys to the kingdom, we too, are asked to lift up and build upon this important foundation- feed the hungry, welcome the stranger, share what we have and rest in God’s beauty. 

Accompanying Scripture:
Psalm 138; Romans 12: 1-8; Matthew 16:13-20

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Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost

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Today we are reminded nothing is permanent. Joseph is reconciled to his brothers in a powerful and surprising way. In our gospel story, a conversation with a desperate mother changes Jesus’ mind. In worship, we are reminded of the transforming power of forgiveness. Together as a community, we ask for forgiveness, we are offered forgiveness and challenged to do the same for those we are in relationship with. 

Accompanying Scripture:
Genesis 45:1-15; Psalm 133; Matthew 15:21-21

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