November 16, 2025 – 23rd Sunday After Pentecost
Malachi 4:1-2a; Psalm 98; II Thessalonians 3:6-13; Luke 21:5-19 The Rev. Candice B. Frazer Order, disorder, reorder: the perpetual circle of life. In the church, we often describe it as creation, death, and resurrection. Mythology recognizes this as the “hero’s journey” framing it as departure, initiation, return. Jung might describe it as moving from a constructed identity, encountering […]
November 9, 2025 – 22nd Sunday After Pentecost
Luke 20:27-38 The Rev. David Hall Did you happen to see the END of the WORLD in September? If you didn’t – don’t worry – NEITHER did I. But, it seems The Rapture happened – or was supposed to happen on September 23rd and 24th. Brother Joshua – a South African evangelist – declared on YouTube that Jesus […]
November 2, 2025 – All Saints Sunday
Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18; Psalm 149; Ephesians 1:11-23; Luke 6:20-31 The Rev. Candice B. Frazer Our stewardship campaign this year is dedicated to Mary—Tell Out My Soul—and the Magnificat. Many of us know this song of Mary and the beautiful message of humility and grace it proclaims: a rejoicing spirit, favor upon the lowly, all generations calling her blessed, […]
October 26, 2025 – 20th Sunday After Pentecost
Sirach 35:12-17; Psalm 84:1-6; II timothy 4:6-8, 16-18; Luke 18:9-14 The Rev. Candice B. Frazer Most of us value generosity. We strive to be generous people, and we admire those who embody generosity in the world. We recognize those who are generous with their time and money as well as those who are generous of spirit. We think of […]
October 12, 2025 – 18th Sunday After Pentecost
II Kings 5:1-3, 7-15; Psalm 111; II timothy 2:8-15; Luke 17:11-19 The Rev. Candice B. Frazer Naaman was a great army commander. He also had leprosy. Despite his affliction, he was clearly well respected—by his troops, his king, and even the young servant girl who served his wife. Each of them plays a role in his […]
October 5, 2025 – 17th Sunday After Pentecost
Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4; Psalm 37:1-10; II Timothy 1:1-14; Luke 16:19-31 Not much is known about the prophet Habakkuk. We don’t know his hometown, his occupation, his parents, or even his tribe. He seems to be from Jerusalem, likely around the time of the Babylonian empire, as much of his work references the atrocities committed by […]
September 28, 2025 – 16th Sunday After Pentecost
Luke 16:1-13 The Rev. David Hall Good morning! My name is David Hall and along with my wife, Phyllis, who is sitting right over there, let me say that we are so glad to be here with you for several Sundays over the next few months. Phyllis and I have served with Candice and Steve in our […]
September 21, 2025 – 15th Sunday After Pentecost
Amos 8:4-7; Psalm 113; I Timothy 2:1-7; Luke 16:1-13 The Rev. Candice B. Frazer Our Gospel reading this morning is challenging—and I believe it’s meant to be. It carries a certain discomfort, even a “sleaze factor,” that can make us feel uneasy. Jesus tells a story of a dishonest man using dishonest means to secure dishonest […]
September 14, 2025 – 14th Sunday After Pentecost
Exodus 32:7-14; Psalm 51:1-11; I Timothy 1:12-17; Luke 15:1-10 The Rev. Candice B. Frazer In the book of Acts, we are introduced to a man named Saul—a fierce persecutor of Christians. Our first encounter with him comes when he oversees the stoning of Stephen, the first Christian martyr. That very day Saul begins a severe persecution […]
August 31, 2025 – 12th Sunday After Pentecost
Proverbs 25:6-7; Psalm 112; Hebrews 13L1-8, 15-16; Luke 14:1, 7-14 The Rev. Candice B. Frazer Our expectations can serve us, and they can also get us into trouble. When they serve us, they motivate us. They give us clarity about what we want, help us set goals, and keep us focused. Expectations reflect what we believe […]