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[Jesus said to the disciples:] 14“For it is as if a man, going on a journey, summoned his slaves and entrusted his property to them; 15to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. 16The one who had received the five talents went off at once and traded with them, …
In this week’s gospel reading, Jesus tells a parable about ten bridesmaids who are awaiting the arrival of the bridegroom. His arrival will kick off the wedding feast, a grand party where the whole community will feast and celebrate the marriage. The bridesmaids take lamps to greet the bridegroom with light, but he is delayed and they all nap for …
O God, When I am running low, refill me with your light. Empower me to live the kind of love you call me to. Strengthen me to have compassion and to forgive. Move me to welcome and include others. Guide me to seek justice and peace in my life and the world. Help me reflect your blessings to the world. …
Break is just around the corner! Hooray! Sunday morning worship services will continue as usual, but Sunday lunch and Thursday Evening Worship and dinner afterward will be on hiatus from Friday, November 17th through Sunday, November 26th.
[Jesus said to the disciples:] 1“Then the kingdom of heaven will be like this. Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. 2Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. 3When the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them; 4but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. 5As the bridegroom was delayed, all of them became …
What a beautiful fall we have had thus far! I usually wish for a little more sunshine and fewer overcast days, but really, this September and October have been remarkably warm and sunny. At this point in the year, I have usually been taking our twice-daily dog walks all bundled up in my winter coat and wool hat for weeks …
O God, My life is filled with change. Sometimes change is beautiful and I welcome it. Sometimes change is difficult and I struggle with it. Fill me with courage and creativity for new opportunities. Fill me with hope and persistence for new challenges. Comfort me when there are changes that hurt. Show me where to find resources to move on. …
Happy Halloween and Happy Reformation Day! Today we mark the anniversary of the many changes in religious thought, belief, and practice brought about by reformers of the church like Martin Luther. Luther challenged the teachings of the medieval church, pushing back against the old image of God as a hostile and impatient judge, ready and eager to toss people into …
O God, Your loving generosity fills the whole world. Your healing and forgiveness are all around. Your forgiveness enfolds me, even when I am wrong. Your love floods my life, moving me to care for others. Your love empowers me to grow and change and serve the world. You free me from fear, filling me with hope and new life. …
31Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; 32and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” 33They answered him, “We are descendants of Abraham and have never been slaves to anyone. What do you mean by saying, ‘You will be made free’?” 34Jesus answered them, …
