Have you ever talked to one of your friends about Jesus? Have you ever invited a friend to go to church with you? If you did, what kinds of things did you say? [Wait for answers]
Talking to other people about Jesus can be difficult.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Epiphany 2A – 18-Jan-26”
Today we'll hear the story about Jesus coming to be baptized. Do you know what it means to be baptized? [Wait for answers]
One thing baptism meant for the folks that came to John that day. It meant that they were repenting; that they were saying "No."… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Baptism of the Lord A – 11-Jan-26”
One of the curious things that Jesus says in the story of his baptism is that "This is to fulfil all righteousness." Jesus was concerned about actions that fulfilled what he and others claimed... and so should we be.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Baptism of the Lord A – 11-Jan-26”
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The visit of the wise men can tell us a lot of things. One of those things is that Jesus is a king, but he's not the usual type of king.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Epiphany A – 8-Jan-26”
Today's gospel story is about the wise men visiting the young Jesus. The wise men were people who studied the stars and they'd seen a star in the sky that they believed meant that a new king would be born.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Epiphany A – 6-Jan-26”
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I have to say that I'm not entirely sure what Jesus meant when he said his baptism "was to fulfill all righteousness." We know that, as a man already righteous, he didn't need repentance.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Baptism of the Lord A – 11-Jan-26”
John says (in different words) that to see Jesus is to see God and, to be sure, we know God's love through the actions and the words of Jesus. When we think about how God wants us to live and to move in this world, we are informed by what Jesus did.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Christmas 2A – 4-Jan-25”
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There's a stanza in the hymn "Joy to the World" that goes, "Light and Life to all he brings. Risen with healing in his wings." Here at the table, we celebrate Jesus as our light-giver and life-bringer.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Christmas 2A – 4-Jan-25”
Today's gospel lesson is about Jesus being the Light of the World? What are some things that light does? What do we need light for? [Wait for answers]
Yes. Light is useful because it helps us see things clearly.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Christmas 2A – 4-Jan-25”
A lot of the things that happen in today's stories from the gospel are startling and even a bit scary, but through all those things, Jesus came into the world to teach us about loving God and each other.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Christmas A1 – 28-Dec-25”