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Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Perhaps the way this text speaks into our lives is help us see some extremes so that we might instead choose balance between our doing and our waiting, to be better in-tune with the God who is here speaking to us and calling us.

Ryan Heckman
19 hours ago6 min read


Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
When we see our fellow humans as beloved children of God, as our beloved neighbors, our service to our neighbor is no longer about justifying ourselves to God, it’s no longer about what we should do to gain God’s love… it’s about living into God’s love that is already poured out. It’s about seeing all people as God sees all people: in care and compassion.

Ryan Heckman
Jul 176 min read


Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Today, we are take a brief break from our typical worship to come outside with the barebones necessities to enjoy the singing of creation, as the Psalm says today, and we are called to proclaim the nearness of the Kingdom of God with all that we have - sometimes that’s a lot and sometimes it’s not much.

Ryan Heckman
Jul 95 min read


Third Sunday after Pentecost
I commit to you to do my best at getting out of the way of Jesus’s own words to let them work on all of us so we might see him bringing about the unstoppable love of God for all of creation.

Ryan Heckman
Jul 27 min read


Rev. Ryan's Reflections - Summer 2025
In this summer newsletter, I want to focus on my hope that what we see and hear as “wall-to-wall coverage” on our TVs and social media is not the full truth. I also call upon you to have hope. Our hope is found in Christ Jesus. The one we acknowledge as savior of the world.

Ryan Heckman
Jun 173 min read


Pastor Brian’s Preponderant Business - Summer 2025
As I write this I am preparing for my first pastoral sabbatical, a gift that some congregations provide their pastors once every seven years...
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Jun 134 min read


Somewhere in Saint Luke...
I begin this Ascension Sunday with a brief story from an historian… John Meacham… He has crossed my path in the past few years. You may...
Pastor William Carter
Jun 26 min read


The Divine Advocate: The Shalom of the Spirit
While we long for the fullness of shalom that awaits the world, we also know that our divine Advocate is present right here and now. Supporting us. Comforting us. Inspiring us to greater levels of trust and love and growth. We have the gift of the Spirit now, as the Advocate for our lives. Thanks to be God.
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
May 297 min read


Signs of Resurrection Life
Praise be to God for showing us that Resurrection Life is here and now. Praise be to God for the promise that death is swallowed up by life. Praise be to God that healing and wholeness were brought to us through Jesus Christ and that we continue to experience Christ’s presence with us through the gift of the Holy Spirit. Let us praise this truly awesome Triune God!

Ryan Heckman
May 155 min read


The Mission of Peter and Paul and Us All
The stories of Peter and Paul tell us that discipleship involves determination and commitment; as well as humility and discernment. And the Revelation text reminds us that following Jesus will likely involve suffering in some way. And so this Easter season let us all pray that we may be empowered to live into our life of discipleship. Let us pray for God to guide us and give us the determination and the lesson in humility he gave Peter and Paul.
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
May 68 min read


Looking for Life in Dead Places
Today we celebrate that the Way of peace and forgiveness and love has overcome the way of hate and violence and cruelty. Today we celebrate that this Way of Jesus Christ has defeated death, freed us from sin, and redeemed our broken world. Christ is Risen!
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Apr 248 min read


Giving Your All to Jesus
As we begin Holy Week one week from today, we remember God’s love for us.
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Apr 106 min read


Prodigal and Scandalous, Grace and Mercy
Exploring the richness of the Prodigal Son text, with real life examples.

Ryan Heckman
Apr 36 min read


Christ The Divine Gardener
Cece and her sunflower! A few years ago I was visiting my brother and sister-in-law and niece and nephew one spring afternoon. It was a...
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Mar 277 min read


The Covenant and the Crucified One
Thanks be to God for His commitment to the covenant, for the salvation story of humanity, for the salvation we have in Jesus Christ.
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Mar 205 min read


Pastor Brian's Preponderant Business - Spring 2025
The season of Lent is upon us. One of my Lenten disciplines this year is to read the daily email meditations of Franciscan priest Father...
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Mar 173 min read


Temptation to a Different Way
This Lent, let us follow Jesus’ example in discerning our own call and spend time intentionally seeking to align our wills with God’s.
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Mar 105 min read


Unveil Your Lamp; Let Your Light Shine
The Holy Spirit is at work making each of us a bright light-bearer for Christ.
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Mar 66 min read


Stop "Shoulding" Yourself!
Friends, I’m afraid we’re going to try a few veggies...

Ryan Heckman
Feb 276 min read


Rev. Ryan's Reflections (Spring/Lent 2025)
That is my mantra for the Church in this time that feels so divided and tenuous.

Ryan Heckman
Feb 274 min read
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