Second Sunday of Easter Lectionary Reflection, April 7, 2013
What do doubt, belief, and life in the name of Christ have in common? A lot! This Sunday’s gospel reading offers rich material to consider why it matters that we continue to gather, to tell the stories of faith, and to encounter Jesus. (Photo by Christine Matthews. Thanks!)
Transfiguration of our Lord Lectionary Reflection, February 10, 2013
Transfiguration need not be limited to the mountaintop. We are in the process of being changed through our relationship with Jesus–transfigured individually and in community to bring light to the world.
Lectionary Reflection, 3rd Sunday after Epiphany, January 27, 2013
This week’s lessons provide many opportunities to feast on the Word of God. One may also reflect on the power of words in our communal life, individual faith development, stewardship, and evangelism. (Photo by Rachel-Esther. Thanks!)
Lectionary Reflection for the Second Sunday after Epiphany January 20, 2013 How priceless is your love, O God! All peoples take refuge under the shadow of your wings. They feast upon the abundance of your house; you give them drink from the river of your delights. For with you is the well of life, and […]
Lectionary Reflection for The Baptism of our Lord, January 13, 2013
How will you remember your baptism on this day? How will you help other Christians remember and celebrate their baptism? What can we do to encourage one another to live our baptism each and every day? (Photo by auntjojo. Thanks!)
Lectionary Reflection for the First Sunday of Advent, December 2, 2012
Advent involves waiting, but do tell the story in a way that invites disciples to live into the countercultural and radical message of the good news. Here are some ideas to begin that conversation.
What does your church’s annual budget represent? Is it a proud menu of the hopes, dreams and missionary ministries your congregation wants to accomplish in the year to come? Or is it a life-support prescription for how the congregation expects to pay the staff, keep the lights burning, the sanctuary heated and the grass mowed?
Lectionary Reflection for the Seventh Sunday of Easter, May 20, 2012
You are the witnesses, and Jesus covered you in prayer. Go forth in good faith with courage to share the good news. (Photo by Ashley Campbell used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)
Sixth Sunday of Easter Lectionary Reflection, May 13, 2012
Are you frozen or chosen? Jesus has some words this week to guide the Body of Christ to the abundant life. Want to thrive? Read on!
Third Sunday of Easter Lectionary Reflection, April 22, 2012
Comfort food and soul food calm our fears and show our love. When we come to Christ’s table, we receive the ultimate in comfort and soul food, nourishment that equips and strengthens us for mission and ministry as witnesses to the world. (Photo by UUCJ used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)
