A few years ago, our cat got outside when we weren't looking. We don't let our cats go outside because they get in fights with other cats and can get hurt. So, we were worried about the cat and, for the next several days we would go outside, look through the bushes, and call her name.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Proper C19 – 14-Sep-25”
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We've been talking about the cost of discipleship, but we should also consider the cost of a world without disciples. That would be a world that would not hear of the love of God for them and all people.… Read the rest “Table Meditation for Proper C18 – 7-Sep-25”
What is the hardest thing you've had to do? I want you to think about it. Remember it. Did you feel that you might not be able to do it?
Jesus was talking to his disciples one day and he said, "You know that being a disciple can be really hard.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Proper C18 – 7-Sep-25”
A big part of the work of the Church is showing through our actions that all people should be valued, all people should be considered, all people should be actively welcomed and embraced.
We do this in many different ways, but one of the more important is helping those in need, comforting those who are sick and hurting, and actively remembering those who are forgotten and marginalized in our societies.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Proper C17 – 31-Aug-25”
When I was a little older than you are right now, my family got a chance to go to the World's Fair. The World's Fair is an amazing thing: There are demonstrations of things from all over the world.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Proper C17 – 31-Aug-25”
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Jesus warns his disciples against arrogance in the gospel reading for today. As we gather at the table, let us consider that again. Each of us comes at the call of our host, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.… Read the rest “Table Meditation for Proper C17 – 31-Aug-25”
There are many things that aren't quite right in this world. There are people who suffer every day, not only because of physical and mental issues, but also because of there are systems that don't serve properly and sometimes even do harm.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Proper C16 – 24-Aug-25”
Have you ever been told that there are some things you shouldn't do in church? Now some of those rules are good and helpful and, if your parents tell you not to do something, you should listen to them.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Proper C16 – 24-Aug-25”
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A lot of people in Jesus' time came to him to be healed. Is that why you're here today? Part of what this table represents is healing; healing of the relationships between people and God and between people and others.… Read the rest “Table Meditation for Proper C16 – 24-Aug-25”
Looking at the passage from Hebrews for today, we get a reminder of all the ways our spiritual ancestors walked in faith before us. The powerful things they were able to do were because they believed in God and believed in what the Realm of God would bring.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Proper C15 – 17-Aug-25”