Journeying with Jesus in Lent
This past Sunday many of our congregations put away the Alleluia until Easter: by burying or veiling banners, or just singing “Alleluia, Song of Gladness” (ELW 318), an ancient hymn that reflects on how we lay aside our songs of joy for a short time in order to enter...
A Christmas Message from Bishop Kucharek
Who doesn’t love seeing our young people this time of year wearing a scratchy costume… a fake beard or a blue scarf…dressed up to play Mary and Joseph or some shy shepherds as attentive parents, grandparents, and others look on. Whatever shape it takes, the nativity...
Pentecost Message: “We are a New Creation”
Recently, I heard a reference being made that we are living in Genesis days. This statement was meant to point out that because we have been living in a time of multiple crises (such as Covid-19, economic pressures, racial and social discrimination, war, and political...
Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
May the good news of Jesus’ resurrection assure you that God’s love has won for us the final victory and strengthen you to joyfully proclaim in word and deed the new life that is in Christ. And may each of you be faithful followers of our risen Lord who invites us to...
Daily Bible Reading
- 1 Samuel 2:1-10Visit of Mary to Elizabeth1Hannah prayed and said, "My heart exults in the LORD; my strength is exalted in my God. My mouth derides my enemies, because I rejoice in my victory." 2"There is no Holy One like the LORD, no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God." 3Talk no more so […]
