May 3, 2026
5th Sunday of Easter, Pastor Jodi Houge
John 14: 1-14 The Gospel today is part of Jesus’ farewell address to his disciples. Think back Maundy Thursday—when we
June 8, 2025
Pentecost Day
John 14:15-27 We had a vision for today’s liturgy. First the context: “Pentekoste” is the Greek word for fiftieth. For
March 9, 2025
First Sunday in Lent, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Luke 4:1-13 Beloved Ones, congratulations. You’ve sprung forward! Ron Warren died last month. He was the Lutheran bishop who filed
January 26, 2025
Third Sunday After Epiphany, Pastor Jodi Houge
Luke 4: 14-21 One early morning this week, I sat in my kitchen trying to make some headway on this
May 13, 2024
Ascension Sunday, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Luke 24:44-53 Alleluia! Christ is risen! Christ is risen, indeed. Alleluia! Thank you to Joe Davis, spoken word artist who
May 7, 2023
Fifth Sunday of Easter, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
John 14:1-14 Jazz began on Congo square in New Orleans in the early 1800’s. Africans who had been enslaved and
May 31, 2020
Day of Pentecost, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
John 20:19-33 + Acts 2:1-21 Dear Friends in Christ, First let’s simply say his name: George Floyd. (Show picture of
May 17, 2020
Sixth Sunday of Easter, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
John 14:15-21 Mark Ralls, a United Methodist Pastor, was trying to visit a member in a senior care facility. As
August 18, 2019
10th Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Luke 12:49-52 In their book on leadership, Ed O’Mally and Amanda Cebula, write that people are either thermometers or thermostats.
May 26, 2019
Sixth Sunday of Easter, Pastor Javen Swanson
Today’s scripture readings: Acts 16:9-15; John 14:23-29 A few years ago, Saturday Night Live made one of those spoof TV commercials.