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In you, O Lord, have a I taken refuge; let me never be put to shame. Psalm 71:1 The Gospel for Sunday is Luke 4:21-30. Jesus is still in his hometown, but he’s turned the locals against him with some … Continue reading →

    He stood up to read, and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. Luke 4:16   The Gospel reading for Sunday is Luke 4: 14-21. Jesus has come back to his hometown. He’s in the … Continue reading →

At noon today eight of us sat at tables in the fellowship hall. We heard an Epiphany devotion then talked together over lunch. Ruth shared pineapple; Mazie shared cookies. We heard jokes (a real howler from Doris) and stories about life, that … Continue reading →

The Baptism of Christ  France 13th Century Museum of Fine Arts This festival day is a singular moment in the New Testament. Along with the visit of the wise men and the wedding at Cana, it is one of the cornerstones … Continue reading →

Words of thanks to everyone who joined in the celebration of Epiphany on Sunday. A special word of appreciation to Mary Ann, Carol and Warren for working together at a number of tasks throughout the week, and when everyone else had gone home, to … Continue reading →

The nativity scene is complete on Sunday–the festival of the Epiphany-when the wisemen from the east arrive, late, of course. After all, they are wise men, and they think too much, take circuitous routes, take neat and detailed notes, They calculate … Continue reading →

Making peace must start within ourselves and in our family. Each of us, members of the ______________________ family, commit ourselves as best we can to become nonviolent and peaceable people: 1. To Respect Self and Others To respect myself, to … Continue reading →

Congregation Or Atid and Peace Lutheran Church have completed another wonderful week of hosting. Over 60 volunteers participated from our congregations and our support congregations, Temple Shir Tikva, Memorial Congregational Church, and St John Evangelical Lutheran Church. We also received … Continue reading →

Sunday, November 25 on the liturgical calendar is Christ the King Sunday. All commemorations, recognitions, holy days and festivals flow into this day which proclaims the reign of Christ over all things. We shall celebrate that and offer  our thanks … Continue reading →