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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
3 days ago5 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


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


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


Unworthy, Yet Called
Let us commit ourselves to the path of following Jesus. Of caring for the “least of these.”
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Feb 108 min read


God’s Faithfulness from Generation to Generation
Photo by Pascal Müller on Unsplash Luke 2:22-40 Today is exactly 40 days after Christmas and it is the day we celebrate the Presentation...
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Feb 57 min read


Mercy for the Poor
Photo by Michaela Murphy on Unsplash Luke 4:14-21 In this season after Epiphany we’ve been exploring the beginnings of Jesus’ ministry. ...
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Jan 286 min read


Jesus’ First Miracle: Celebrating Abundant Life
Photo by Jesse Belleque on Unsplash John 2: 1-11 The first wedding I ever performed was for my friend Josh and his wife Magen. They...
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Jan 226 min read


Baptism of Holy Spirit and of Fire
Bethany Beyond the Jordan (Photo by Dilip Poddar on Unsplash ) Luke 3: 15-17, 21-22 My brother and sister-in-law and niece and nephew...
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Jan 166 min read


What Was Your Longest Journey?
One of my favorite books to reread, to pick up and begin again, is The Odyssey. The amazing journey of a long journey home. Sometimes I...
Pastor William Carter
Dec 19, 20245 min read
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