January 13, 2019
Baptism of Jesus, Pastor Lois Pallmeyer
Dear Friends in Christ, God’s grace and peace be with you. Amen. In William Kent Krueger’s novel, Ordinary Grace[i], Warren
January 6, 2019
Epiphany Sunday, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Matthew 2:1-12 I started my year with the return of Mary Poppins. Not a bad way to begin with its
December 30, 2018
First Sunday of Christmas, Pastor Javen Swanson
Today’s scripture readings: Colossians 3:12-17; Luke 2:41-52 I remember one day in seminary when daily chapel included an opportunity for worshipers to
December 25, 2018
Christmas Day, Pastor Lois Pallmeyer
Dear Friends in Christ, God’s grace and peace be with you. Amen. In the little town of Chimayo, New Mexico,
December 24, 2018
Christmas Eve, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Luke 2:1-20 Vera grew up on a farm in western Iowa in the 1920’s and 30’s. She was one of
December 23, 2018
Fourth Sunday of Advent, Pastor Lois Pallmeyer
Fourth Sunday of Advent Dear Friends in Christ, God’s grace and peace be with you. Amen. I originally meant to
December 16, 2018
Third Sunday of Advent, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Luke 3:7-18 I can be an Advent purist. When I look to buy Christmas cards, I want ones that have more
December 9, 2018
Second Sunday of Advent, Pastor Javen Swanson
Read today’s scripture lessons: Malachi 3:1-4; Luke 1:68-79; Luke 3:1-6 Last Tuesday evening I spent the night here at church volunteering with Project
December 2, 2018
First Sunday of Advent, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Luke 21:25-36 The language of this gospel text is cryptic, shocking, apocalyptic. But it was common in Jesus’ time among
November 25, 2018
Reign of Christ, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
John 18:33-39 I grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. Just like St. Paul, it’s an old city with established neighborhoods. Each