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  • The Raising of Lazarus

    Fifth Sunday of Lent – March 22, 2026 Lectionary Readings: Ezekiel 37:1-14, Psalm 130, Romans 8:6-11, John 11:1-45 The Raising of Lazarus There is perhaps a never more poignant image of death then what we have in the old testament… Continue reading

  • “Let There be Light….”

    The 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany – January 25th, 2026 The lectionary readings for this Sunday are, Isaiah 9:1-4, Psalm 27 1, 5-13, 1 Corinthians 1:10-18, Matthew 4:12-23 “Let there be Light….” “The people who walked in darkness have seen… Continue reading

  • Christmas I – “Escape to Egypt”

    First Sunday after Christmas – Dec. 28th, 2025 “Escape to Egypt”  The readings for this Sunday are Isaiah 63:7-9; psalm 148, Hebrews 2:10-18, Matthew 2:13-23 Reflecting on the Christmas story, of Mary and Joseph and the babe lying in the… Continue reading

  • Advent III – Mary’s Song of Praise

    Third Sunday of Advent – Dec. 14th, 2025 Mary’s Song of Praise The readings for this Sunday are Isaiah 35:1-10, Psalm 146:4-9 or (Canticle 18 (Luke 1:47-55), James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11. We are half way through Advent, and this Sunday… Continue reading

  • Advent I – Hope and Promise

    First Sunday of Advent – Nov. 30th, 2025 The readings for this first Sunday in Advent are Isaish 2:1-5, Psalm 122, Romans 13:11-14, Matthew 24: 36-44 Advent is a season of preparation, expectation and hopefulness.  And while much of Advent… Continue reading