The Blog

When Jesus was arrested his followers scattered, fleeing the danger of arrest.  Eventually, Peter made his way to where Jesus was being questioned by the religious leaders, waiting outside perhaps to see what he could learn or be on hand if Jesus was released. While standing around with others, Peter was recognized as a disciple of Jesus three times by

God of new life, You call me to follow you. To love your challenging and trying children and forgive when it seems impossible. To live out compassion and care when it is hard and strive for justice and for peace in your world. I struggle to follow you.  So often I fall short. Yet, you still invite me to follow

After [he appeared to his followers in Jerusalem,] Jesus showed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and he showed himself in this way. 2 Gathered there together were Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples. 3 Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to

Every year, the Sunday after Easter brings the same reading from John’s gospel. Jesus appears to his followers on Easter evening, the same day that the women report that the tomb is empty. They are locked together in a house, afraid for their lives (a reasonable response given that just a few days earlier their leader was executed by the

OGod of new life, When I am overwhelmed, bring me peace. When I am afraid, comfort me with your spirit and help me move ahead. When I question or doubt, reassure me. Empower me to share the good news of your love. Help me to forgive. Guide me to strive for justice. Fill me and your world with hope and

The Center for Spiritual and Eithical Development will be serving meals during Finals week at Pasquerilla Spiritual Center as usual to support students! Monday, May 5: Pizza Dinner from 5:30-7:30 PM Tuesday, May 6: Lunch from 12-1:30 PM Wednesday, May 7: Breakfast from 8:30-10 AM. They will also have coffee, tea, snacks, and goodies available throughout the week in the

19 When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they

“Why do you look for the living among the dead?”  I wish Luke’s gospel told us just how they asked this question. I wonder if the two men in dazzling clothes at the empty tomb scolded the women for showing up at the tomb or if they were teasing them with this question. They have come to the logical place

Find peace and God’s presence; center yourself before finlas week begins. Sunday, May 4th at 7pm in Eisenhower Chapel at Pasquerilla Spiritual Center. Casual and quiet worship to soothe your mind and spirit. There will be silence, reflections, prayer and communion. Reflect, and step away from demands and stress.

God of new life, You defeated death and rose from the tomb. You bring hope that death and evil and suffering will not win. You fill us all with light and life. Remind me that Easter is just the start of new life. Help me to share the good news that death is defeated. Guide me to live the good