RCL Reflection for the Third Sunday in Lent, Year B, March 3, 2024. In this week’s Gospel lesson, Jesus begins his ministry with a miracle and a bold stand against religious exploitation. Jesus shakes up the religious status quo, with big implications for us today. (Image: Creative Commons)
RCL reflection for the Second Sunday in Lent, Year B. February 25, 2024.
Our faith requires us to remember all the wonderful things that God has done for us, but holy remembering invites us to pass on the stories and memories we cherish. Deacon Timothy Siburg explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection, 1st Sunday in Lent, Year B, Feb. 18, 2024. It’s helpful to pack as lightly as possible for the Lenten journey. How can we lay down our burdens, possessions, addictions–anything that comes between us and God– to make space and time for divine encounters? Mark’s gospel structure gives us some hints. (Photo: Sharron Blezard)
RCL Reflection for Transfiguration Sunday, Year B, Feb. 11, 2024. No, we weren’t on the mountaintop with Jesus, but the light of Christ and the presence of Jesus is all around us. Jesus still reveals the glory of God in ways both ordinary and extraordinary. All we need do are listen and look. (Photo: Rich Gibson, Creative Commons))
RCL reflection, Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B. February 4, 2024.
We moderns like to gripe that we are too busy, but Jesus’ frenetic pace in the first chapter of Mark gives us noting to complain about. Maybe we should model Jesus’ wise use of time and self-renewal. Elisabeth Hartwell explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
RCL reflection, Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B. Jan. 28, 2024.
In this week’s Gospel, the ones who observed Jesus’ teaching and healing asked the right question: “What is this?” Now 2,000 years later we can still ask what the power and presence of Jesus means for us as we carry out his work. Deacon Timothy Siburg explores
RCL Reflection, Third Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B. January 21, 2024.
Jesus calls his first four disciples in today’s Gospel, but how is Jesus calling us today? Our baptism calls us to steward our lives and the world with the love of Jesus. Elaine Ramshaw explores. (Photo: Welsnet, Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection, 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B, Jan. 14, 2024.
Will visitors to your congregation find Jesus reflected in the lives and witness of his people? Will they feel the Spirit, hear the Word taught and proclaimed in fresh and real ways? Are you ready to say “Come and see” Jesus? The Rev. Sharron Blezard explores. (Photo: University of Oregon, Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection for Baptism of Our Lord Sunday, Year B. January 7, 2024.
The Baptism of Jesus is the perfect occasion to invite our congregants to wade into the meaning of their own baptism. What are the benefits and the responsibilities of being a baptized Christian? The Rev. Elisabeth Hartwell explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection, 1st Sunday after Christmas, Year B, Dec. 31, 2023. We can recognize the inner child, the child that has been redeemed and welcomed into God’s family as full participants, with all the rights, privileges, and promises of the Christ. (Photo: barnimages, Creative Commons)
