February 7, 2021
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany (2/7/2021), Pastor Javen Swanson
Today’s scripture readings: Isaiah 40:21-31; Mark 1:29-39 Every time I step foot in a public place these days, I am hyper-aware
January 31, 2021
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Mark 1:21-28 In September 1995, the Dali Lama visited Emory University, where I was just beginning some graduate work after
January 24, 2021
Third Sunday after Epiphany (1/24/2001), Pastor Javen Swanson
Today’s scripture readings: Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Mark 1:14-20 Like many of you, I spent part of this past Monday commemorating the
January 17, 2021
Second Sunday after Epiphany, January 17, 2021
Dear Friends in Christ, God’s grace and peace be with you. Amen In a beautiful description of the first peaceful
January 10, 2021
Baptism of Jesus, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Mark 1:4-11 + Baptism of Jesus + January 10, 2020 On Wednesday night, the Speaker of the House of Representatives,
January 3, 2021
Epiphany Sunday (1/3/2021), Pastor Javen Swanson
Today’s scripture readings: Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Matthew 2:1-12 If you were listening carefully during the reading of the gospel, you
December 27, 2020
First Sunday of Christmas, Pastor Lois Pallmeyer
Dear Friends in Christ, God’s grace and peace be with you. Amen. Merry Christmas. So, was your celebration everything you
December 25, 2020
Christmas Day, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
John 1:1-14 A few years ago, Gloria Dei decided to dig into repairs of its building that had stymied several
December 24, 2020
Christmas Eve (12/24/2020), Pastor Javen Swanson
Today’s scripture readings: Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-20 Here we are. Christmas Eve. Actually, here we are not. I’m standing in
December 20, 2020
Fourth Sunday in Advent, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Luke 1:26-38 Dearly Beloved, I grew up in Cincinnati, a town so Catholic that my friends often asked if Lutherans