October 25, 2020
Reformation Sunday, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Matthew 22:34-46 Pretend like talking with the sound off. Ha! Were you scrambling to check the sound on your device?
October 11, 2020
19th Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Matthew 22:1-14 Confirmation Class 2020, it’s finally your big party! You had to wait a little longer than usual, and
September 27, 2020
17th Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Matthew 21:23-32 Maybe you’ve heard about the marshmallow design challenge. It’s a teamwork and design exercise. Groups are given 20
August 2, 2020
9th Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Matthew 14:13-21 On Wednesday morning, I joined the Thirty Days of Prayer. In the words of the organizers: “’Healing the
July 19, 2020
7th Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Each spring, we plant a packet of wildflower seeds in a raised bed alongside our house. We
July 5, 2020
5th Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Javen Swanson
Today’s scripture readings: Romans 7:15-25a; Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Episcopal priest TJ Tetzlaff writes that the first thing he noticed when he
June 21, 2020
3rd Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Jeremiah 20:7-13 + Matthew 10:24-39 Every now and then, there’s a child that comes up for the children’s sermon who
June 14, 2020
Second Sunday after Pentecost, Rev. Javen Swanson and Marissa Hagan
Today’s scripture readings: Exodus 19:2-8a; Matthew 9:35 – 10:23 As this Gospel lesson begins, Jesus is confronted with crowds
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
February 9, 2020
5th Sunday after Epiphany, Pastor Javen Swanson
Today’s scripture readings: Isaiah 58:1-12; Matthew 5:13-20 A beautiful thing happened here at Gloria Dei a couple Christmas Eves ago. It