September 7: The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Good morning and Welcome back, church family! Today is not just another Sunday—it’s a Welcome Back Sunday. After a season of scattering, distraction, and even weariness, this is a moment of invitation and re-engagement—with joy, excitement, and commitment. Today is more than just simply a time to return to church routines or restart the calendar […]

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August 24: The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

The sabbath is made for humanity,not humanity for the sabbath.That’s what Jesus saysnear the beginningof Mark’s gospel.Today in Luke,we have a different confrontationbetween Jesus and synagogue leadersabout the role of the sabbathin people’s lives.Early in Luke we’re toldthat as part of his deep Jewish devotionJesus was found in synagogueson the sabbath.Today is the last time

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