That is my mantra for the Church in this time that feels so divided and tenuous.

Let us commit ourselves to the path of following Jesus.  Of caring for the “least of these.”

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...

Photo by Michaela Murphy  on Unsplash Luke 4:14-21 In this season after Epiphany we’ve been exploring the beginnings of Jesus’ ministry. ...

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...

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...

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...

Luke 3:7-18 Metallurgy is the art and science of refining metals and modifying them for use.  Ore is a rock which contains a valuable...

Luke 3:1-6 In football there’s two ways for the offense to advance the ball: either the quarterback throws the football to a receiver or...

Luke 21:25-36 Today is the first Sunday of Advent which means it’s the first Sunday of the new church year.  It’s the day the...

John 18:33-38 In the aftermath of World War One, Europe was in shambles.  Millions were dead.  A generation was lost.  Many vowed to...

In the United States, the fall months are a time when we are encouraged to give thanks. As you receive this newsletter, the United States...

This fall has been full of activity here at St. Matthew! Rally Day was full of excitement and our Sunday School and Confirmation programs...

The movie This Is the End  is a comedy about the end of the world.  In it, actors Seth Rogan, James Franco, Jonah Hill, and others all...

Grace and peace to you from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.   This morning, I want to root into what calls us into our vocation...

On this All Saints Sunday, I bring to you much needed grace and peace from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.   We believe in an...

John 8:31-36 Katharina von Bora was born in 1499 in Germany.  As a young girl she was sent to a convent to be educated and lived with her...

Mark 10: 35-45 Six years ago, this weekend I had my Call Sunday here at St. Matthew and I preached on this text.  As my sermon opener I...

Grace and Peace to you all from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.   As most of you know, it’s stewardship season here at St....

John 17:17-23 A study published in 2020 by the health insurer Cigna—which surveyed over 10,000 people—found that more than three in five...