LESSONS AND CAROLS FIRST LESSON Isaiah 60:1-6 Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen...
Sermons
December 31, 2023 The First Sunday of Christmas
Gospel: Luke 2:22-40 Luke’s narrative continues with stories that emphasize Jesus’ connection to Judaism. His family is devout in its...
December 24, 2023, Christmas Eve
GOSPEL: Luke 2:1–20 In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. ...
December 24, The Fourth Sunday of Advent
GOSPEL: Luke 1:26-38 In this annunciation, Luke makes clear that God comes with good news for ordinary people from little...
December 17, 2023, The Third Sunday in Advent
GOSPEL John’s gospel describes Jesus as the “light of the world.” John the Baptist is presented as a witness to...
December 10, 2023 The Second Sunday in Advent
GOSPEL: Mark 1:1-8 The Gospel of Mark does not begin with a story of Jesus’ birth but with the voice...
December 3, 2023, The First Sunday in Advent
GOSPEL: Mark 13:24-37 Jesus encourages his followers to look forward to the day when he returns in power and glory...
November 26, 2023, Christ the King Sunday
Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46 Jesus compares himself to a king who moves among his subjects to see how he is treated:...
November 19, 2023, The Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30 Jesus tells a parable about his second coming, indicating that it is not sufficient merely to maintain...
November 12, 2023, The Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Gospel: Matthew 25:1-13 Jesus tells a parable about his own second coming, emphasizing the need for readiness at all times....
November 5, 2023, All Saints Sunday
Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12 In the Beatitudes, Jesus provides a unique description of those who are blessed with God’s favor. His...
October 29, 2023 Reformation Sunday
Gospel: Matthew 22:34-46 Put on the spot by the Pharisees, Jesus displays wisdom by summarizing the law of God in...