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Easter II in the Upper Room

by | Apr 19, 2020 | Services

From the Rector’s StudyEaster II in the upper roomApril 19th, 2020 John 20:19-31 We could focus on Doubting Thomas, but instead, today the idea that we are ourselves hiding in the upper room in isolation, with all kinds of fears and concerns. The disciples were afraid...

Easter Sunday – A new beginning

by | Apr 13, 2020 | Services

April 12th, 2020 John 20:1-18 Easter is a new beginning but it doesn’t feel like it. Mary Magdalene is asked twice; why are you weeping? First by the two angels in the tomb, and then by Jesus whom she thinks is the gardener. Her worry and why she is upset is that...

Palm Sunday, Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem

by | Apr 5, 2020 | Services

April 5th, 2020 Matthew21:1-11 Jesus comes in on a colt of a donkey, not a war horse. So he has different image and role. Jesus comes as a king yes, but also a priest and willing to sacrifice. There is more humility in coming on a colt of a donkey than a war horse....

Reflection for Holy Week – April 5th, 2020

by | Apr 5, 2020 | Services

Matthew 21:1-11 Liturgy of the Palms; Matthew 26:14-27:66 Liturgy of the Passion; Matthew 21-27 (NSRV) Preface: Our worship services have been suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and we all have been impacted and taken the safety precautions necessary to mitigate...