Mark 6:1-13

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1[Jesus] came to his hometown, and his disciples followed him.2On the sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astounded. They said, “Where did this man get all this? What is this wisdom that has been given to him? What deeds of power are being done by his hands! 3Is not this the carpenter, the son …

Weekly Prayer: 7/6

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O God, Fill me with courage when the voices of people in my life may lead me to doubt myself. Move me forward in confidence and hope. Lead me to use the gifts and abilities I have in ways that bring me satisfaction and that serve your world. Help me to forgive the doubts of others and move beyond the …

Virtual (and in-person) Summer

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Virtual Summer is underway! Join us Tuesday, June 29th at 7 – 8:15 pm for Beyond Misinformation: Discovering Critical Race Theory Watch for future online gatherings and if you have ideas to share, please fill out the Virtual Summer 2021 form. In-Person Summer is underway, too! If you are in State College this summer, this week we are meeting at 7 pm …

Mark 5:21-43

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21When Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered around him; and he was by the sea. 22Then one of the leaders of the synagogue named Jairus came and, when he saw him, fell at his feet 23and begged him repeatedly, “My little daughter is at the point of death. Come and lay your hands …

Weekly Prayer: 6/29

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God of healing, You transform suffering into wholeness. You change sorrow into new beginnings. Fill me with courage and persistence to seek the healing that I need. Show me how you break down boundaries that separate and injure your people. Touch me with your compassion and your care. Remind me that the vulnerable and powerless are precious to you. Remind …

storms

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One evening, Jesus hopped in a boat to travel across the sea.  As they were crossing, “a great windstorm arose,” and the boat was in danger of going down.  Jesus, though, was sleeping.  In a panic, the disciples woke him, saying, “don’t you care that we are going to die?”  Jesus woke and commanded the winds to stop, then all …

Beyond Misinformation

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Discovering Critical Race Theory Tuesday, June 29th at 7 – 8:15 pm via Zoom! Explore Critical Race Theory and what it means for society and you in a conversation led by PSU Alum Rachel Guldin. Rachel is a doctoral candidate of Communication & Media Studies in the School of Journalism and Communication at the University of Oregon. She employs critical …

Weekly Prayer: 6/22

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O God, When I am beset by winds and storms, help me call out to you. Comfort me in my fear. Reassure me that you are with me in any danger. Help me to see who you are and how you are moving in my life and in the world. Show me more and more the ways you bring healing …

Mark 4:35-41

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35When evening had come, [Jesus said to the disciples,] “Let us go across to the other side.” 36And leaving the crowd behind, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. Other boats were with him. 37A great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that the boat was already being swamped. 38But he was in the stern, asleep …

weeds grow

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The parables Jesus tells are simple, yet intricate stories that use everyday items or experiences to help explain complex realities.  This week’s gospel offers two parables with seed images to explain the Kingdom of God, a concept Jesus uses when he speaks about what the world will be like when it is finally fully transformed into everything God intends for …