Fr Robert Hendrickson

Posted on March 30, 2025

Dear Friends in Christ, Today is known as Laetare Sunday on the Church calendar. The name comes from the Latin word “laetare,” meaning “rejoice,” which historically…

Chotard Doll

Posted on March 29, 2025

Dear Friends, All the scripture readings appointed for today proclaim one strong message; my Bible (NRSV) even headlines the passage from Romans (12:9-21) ” Marks of…

Deacon Brigid Waszczak

Posted on March 28, 2025

Jesus said to them, “If you are Abraham’s children, you would do what Abraham did, but now you are trying to kill me, a man who…

Chotard Doll

Posted on March 27, 2025

Dear Friends, “How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity.” —Psalm 33,v 1. I find myself grieved these days at the deep…

Justin Appel

Posted on March 26, 2025

Again, Jesus spoke to them saying, ‘I am the light of the world…’—John 8: 12 Dear Friends, Today’s gospel lesson contains one of Jesus’ most memorable “I…

Fr Matthew Reese

Posted on March 25, 2025

“Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you…

Deacon Susan Erickson

Posted on March 24, 2025

Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: Amend your ways and your doings, and let me dwell with you in this place. Do…

Fr Robert Hendrickson

Posted on March 23, 2025

Dear Friends in Christ, The past week has been…full. Given the realities of the new administration’s shift in research priorities, healthcare financial strains, and potential changes…

Emily Lyons

Posted on March 22, 2025

Dear Friends, Following the Episcopal calendar of Lesser Feasts and Fasts, today we commemorate American priest and educator Father James de Koven. Like the founders of…

Elizabeth Wood

Posted on March 21, 2025

Dear Friends, Looking at the calendar, I’m surprised we’re not even halfway through Lent. It seems like a long time since the feasting of Shrove Tuesday…

Sherry Sterling

Posted on March 20, 2025

Dear friends, Would you join me for a thought experiment? Imagine holding a fresh-picked lemon in your hands. Notice the bright yellow skin, feel its texture…

Justin Appel

Posted on March 19, 2025

Dear Friends in Christ, Today is the feast of St. Joseph. Joseph is a central figure in the story of Christ’s birth, but he is a…

Fr Robert Hendrickson

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Deacon Brigid Waszczak

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Justin Appel

Fr Matthew Reese

Deacon Susan Erickson

Fr Robert Hendrickson

Emily Lyons

Elizabeth Wood

Sherry Sterling

Justin Appel

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