Our Mission is Growing Disciples of Jesus Christ

A phrase that has been echoing in my head recently is “intentional Christian living.” The words “intentional” and “intentionality” have come into use in recent decades to talk about how we shape our lives.

I found myself without the words to write for my weekly message last Thursday. It was September 11, and we were remembering that day in 2001.

What do you celebrate in your life? Significant achievements? Major milestones such as graduation or marriage or the birth of a child? Do you take the time to celebrate the many blessings God gives you each day?

Tomorrow is the Feast of St. Mary, the Virgin. In the Gospel reading for this feast, Mary, pregnant with Jesus, joins her cousin Elizabeth in praising God for his miracles and his mercy on the humble and lowly, undoing the injustice of the proud.

Sometimes church language becomes so familiar that we become inoculated against it.

Summer is often a time for disconnection from work and school, and we carve out time for relaxation and reflection. In our leisure, there is still time for conversations about inflation, global politics, conflict with Iran, social issues in the US, kids, teachers, and the juggle of it all.

Today is Juneteenth, the day we remember when the news (and enforcement) of emancipation from slavery reached Texas after the Civil War, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation by President Lincoln.

This Sunday is Trinity Sunday. The Doctrine of the Trinity is often called “a mystery.” In seminary, we tried to get out of writing complex papers for our theology class by telling the professor “it’s a mystery!”

Today is the Feast of the Ascension. Forty days after Jesus’ resurrection, he was lifted up and out of the sight of the disciples, returning to the Father and awaiting his coming again in glory.

This Lent, our parish is studying a common book across small groups, Sunday School classes and Bible Studies. ‘Liturgy of the Ordinary’ desc

At the manger we see a variety of characters and a variety of responses to the birth of Christ.

The calling to ministry and service comes in a variety of ways and through many different means.

The lectionary, which appoints readings that we use in our weekend services, recently gave us readings from Esther and Ruth, as well as the

One of our prayers was certainly answered this week: an early, clear outcome of the presidential election without unrest and accusations and

When I was a kid and my dad would take me to a baseball game, I found the experience full of majesty and mystery.

I pray that you are well and thriving! What does thriving look like?

Sometimes we are so delighted by a friend or family member that we can’t wait to be together and to be generous.

How are you growing deeper in Christ?

In my quest for a tall fescue lawn, I’ve heard that one important element is applying treatments that strengthen the roots of the grass.

Happy Fourth of July! On this Independence Day, we celebrate what we see as the birth of our nation, founded on the grace of God with gifts