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Summer is right around the corner, so it’s time to start planning your church’s CYF summer programming. It can be a daunting task, so here are some creative ideas on how to make planning fun and share the workload. It’s … Continue reading
When Jesus encountered someone in need, whether through someone’s plea or on his own, he acted with power and love, doing the impossible: healing long distance and raising the widow’s dead son. Jesus Heals Back in Nazareth, at the beginning … Continue reading
The Pharisees tail Jesus to find evidence to condemn him, specifically for violating the Sabbath. Jesus challenges and dismisses their accusations. Observing the sabbath is not only about following rules, it is about doing God’s work. Revelation of the Son … Continue reading
In the Gospels of Mark and Matthew, Jesus calls his first disciples to become “fishers of people,” but Luke chose a different story: a miraculous catch of fish and the promise of more catching to come. Revelation of the Son … Continue reading
As he said in Nazareth, Jesus came for people who are marginalized and disempowered. In our own thinking, speaking, and teaching, we must emphasize people’s dignity over their disabilities. In this Epiphany season, Jesus has been revealed as God’s beloved … Continue reading
Have you packed away your Epiphany stars and crowns? Now we look to our next church season. What are your preparations for Ash Wednesday and Lent? Does your congregation have Ash Wednesday worship, Lenten meals, Lenten services, service projects, or … Continue reading
John’s voice calls us to a baptism of repentance and justice. God’s voice reveals Jesus as the Beloved. Where do we see and hear Jesus today? The Challenge of Epiphany Many (most?) Protestant churches do not have a special worship … Continue reading
Luke’s Gospel gives us something that no other New Testament writing does: a glimpse of Jesus’ humanity and development as a preteen Messiah. The Son Revealed This Sunday marks the twelfth day of Christmas, and Epiphany begins tomorrow. Next week, … Continue reading
As his parents present the infant Jesus at the temple, two faithful Jews are inspired by the Holy Spirit to declare Jesus as the salvation, light, and redemption of Israel. Season of Christmas This reading marks the first Sunday of … Continue reading
The readings for the fourth Sunday of Advent and Christmas both include the announcement of good news by angels and end with glorifying and praising God. Part 1 (Advent 4, December 22) This is it, the home stretch for Advent. … Continue reading