At the Wednesday night Bible Study we’ve been slowly making our way through Exodus. It is a book that covers a lot of territory. First there is the story of Moses – a baby born into a harsh world whose life is preserved by courageous women, a youth who takes action to serve and protectRead more
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“As we question our current understanding, we become curious about what information we’re missing. That search leads us to new discoveries, which in turn maintain our humility by reinforcing how much we still have to learn. If knowledge is power, knowing what we don’t know is wisdom.” Read more
I’m feeling the weight of disappointment and hurt and suffering these days, and due to some of the conversations I’ve had lately, I imagine many of you are as well. From receiving bad news about our health, to worrying about the health and safety of people we know and love – and people we don’tRead more
Last Sunday during the 10am we celebrated baptism. It was the first baptism St. John’s has celebrated as a community gathered together in the church in a long time. In baptism, vows are made, priorities are focused, and we remember together who we are as people of faith. The liturgy isn’t just for the personRead more
The Wednesday evening Bible Study has been making its way through the Book of Exodus. We seek to enter into the sacred stories with curiosity, desiring to learn more about the context of our faith, and how these stories shape our worldview, our understanding, our purpose, and the ways in which we live out ourRead more
This Sunday’s gospel brings us the story of Jesus teaching in the synagogue of his hometown. At first the people gathered that day are impressed and astounded by his wisdom. But quite quickly they turn on him, cutting him down and saying that he’s just a carpenter who’ve they’ve known forever – since he wasRead more
This past year has been challenging. Perhaps that’s an understatement for some of us, and for others of us, perhaps we’ve already forgotten past difficulties as we seek to navigate the latest “normal,” or maybe we’re just worn out and ready for a break. Yesterday, my kids watched their school’s 8th grade graduation live-streamed on YouTube.Read more
Last Sunday, seven of St. John’s youth stepped into the pulpit during our 10am worship and offered thoughtful, authentic, and compelling reflections on faith and life. They were brave and honest and eloquent, and I know many hearts were full of awe as we listened and received their offering. These youth have spent the pastRead more
When the Feast of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Without warning there was a sound like a strong wind, gale force – no one could tell where it was from. It filled the whole building. Then, like a wildfire, the Holy Spirit spread through their ranks, and they started speaking inRead more
In the Wednesday evening bible study we are making our way through the Book of Exodus and the stories of Moses – the great leader who engaged with the mystery of the Holy One in the burning bush, in the plagues, at the Red Sea, in the wilderness, and on Mt. Sinai. Moses interferes whenRead more