From the Pastor

Our readings grow more urgent near the end of the liturgical year. “Keep awake!” we hear, yet we cannot know how God’s time is measured.

All Saints’ Day celebrates the baptized people of God, living and dead, who are the body of Christ. As November heralds the dying of the

This is a Sunday packed with beautiful images, deep-seeded ideas, and a rich history. For life-long Lutherans, these things can provoke a sense of pride

In Sunday’s first reading, God uses the Gentile ruler Cyrus to accomplish divine purposes. In the gospel reading, the Pharisees approach Jesus in a thinly

In the first reading Sunday, Isaiah shares a vision of the great feast to come, when God will wipe away death forever. In his parable

In today’s gospel reading, Jesus tells a vineyard parable, which serves as an image of Israel, the prophets’ mission, and Christ’s death. Jesus leans on

In the month of September, the Season of Creation is celebrated in the ELCA and churches around the world. Season of Creation celebrates the ongoing

Being a disciple requires an expansive perspective on forgiveness. This Sunday our perspective is broadened by the good news that God’s forgiveness is not based