RCL reflection for Proper 7, Year B. June 23, 2024. We live in crazy times Storms in our lives, our congregations, our community, our world. We are fearful of so much. What would it mean for us to hear Jesus’ command, ‘Peace! Be still!’ Deacon Timothy Siburg explores. (Photo: Ben Salter, Creative Commons)
RCL reflection for Proper 6, Year B. June 16, 2024. Seeing that this is Father’s Day, you might want to preach instead on the readings for Proper 8. But if Proper 6 is on tap, the readings from Ezekiel and Mark have a lot to say about how God gives growth. Pastor Rob Blezard explores. (Photo: Wordridden, Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection, Proper 5, June 9, 2024
To be good stewards of the faith, we have to draw the margins big enough to include all God’s children–even those with whom we disagree. We may be called crazy, others may seek to silence us, and we might need to take some difficult stances. Are we courageous enough? The Rev. Sharon R. Blezard explores. (Photo: Quim Gil, Creative Commons)
RCL reflection for Proper 4, 2nd Sunday of Pentecost, Year B. May 26, 2024.
Sabbath? What’s that? What’s it mean?Those questions haunt every generation. Jesus’ disagreements with the Pharisees over the Sabbath might give us clarity over how we are to observe Sabbath. The Rev. Elisabeth Hartwell explores.
RCL reflection for Holy Trinity Sunday, May 26, 2024.
Mystery. In this scientific, secular and ultra-traditional age, is there room for mystery? Yes! Oh yes! We need it more than ever! And Holy Trinity Sunday is the perfect occasion to explore it with your congregation. Deacon Timothy Siburg explains.
RCL reflection for Pentecost Sunday, Year B. May 19, 2024.
The Holy Spirit, the most mysterious of the three persons of the Trinity, makes quite a splash among the earliest Christians. The Spirit still works with power and awe in so many ways to teach, guide, correct, reconcile and inspire. The Rev. Rob Blezard explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection for the Seventh Sunday of Easter, Year B. May 12, 2024.
“Got Milk” was one of the most successful ad campaigns ever. Punchy, memorable words coupled with distinctive visuals conveyed the dairy industry’s message. What would be a similarly effective slogan for the Gospel? It’s got so much more to give! The Rev. Sharron Blezard explores.
RCL Reflection for the sixth Sunday of Easter, Year B. May 5, 2024. Jesus continues his metaphor of vine and branches to describe the holy relationship he intends for God’s people. This week’s lection emphasizes love — the fruit we produce when we abide with him. The Rev. Elisabeth Shelton Hartwell explains.
RCL Reflection for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year B. April 28, 2024. It’s a theme that courses through the bible: Love. This Sunday’s readings offer plenty of material to examine love as both grace and law. Deacon Timothy Siburg explores. (Photo: francisteresa, Creative Commons)
RCL reflection for the 4th Sunday of Easter, Year B. April 21, 2024. The lessons for “Good Shepherd Sunday” reveal that Jesus calls us to “go and do likewise.” A good sermon could say why and suggest how. Elaine Ramshaw explores. (Photo: Publicdomainpictures)
