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The gift of God’s steadfast love

Celtic Connection by Rev. John Stuart

The Psalm appointed for this Pentecost begins anew the revelation that God the Holy Spirit continues to reveal the gift of God’s steadfast love to the faithful through our hearing God’s Word. That may be remembered each year as we celebrate the fifth of the Great High Feasts of the Ancient Church. The Holy Spirit, working through God’s proclaimed and heard Word, brings forth from it all the meanings of His Name. This He does as the Word continues to be planted deep in people, like you, who hear it and believe it. …For more, click on the title above.

Do not be surprised at the trials

A Clean Heart by Jen Norton

Let’s face it, it seems a little strange for us in our country today to think about persecution, doesn’t it. It is something that happens overseas, but we say it can’t happen here. We live in a land that prides itself on religious liberty. America is different. We in this country are not burned at the stake or thrown to lions for being Christian, so that makes it tougher to wrap our minds around today’s epistle text….For more, click on the title above.

Cast me not away

A Clean Heart by Jen Norton

I ask you to join with me in prayer….Really, actually Please, I want you to join me as we pray together the words of the antiphon. (You can find that on inside of your bulletin.) These words also serve as the theme of our worship service:
O Lord God heavenly Father – (together) Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me. Amen. …For more, click on the title above.

Easter 7_2026

A Clean Heart by Jen Norton

Easter 7 (Exaudi)

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Ascension

Ascension of Christ by Benvenuto Tisi aka Garofalo

About 40 days ago, we observed and celebrated the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ from the dead. Over the course of these 40 days, the readings and sermons have focused on the Resurrection and the gift of salvation.
Today, our focus shifts to the Ascension and what comes next, both for the Disciples turned Apostles and for the church as a whole, both at that time and today….For more, click on the title above.