As he journeyed towards the cross, Jesus said, "The time is near." Indeed, his death and resurrection marked a significant change. No longer does God focus himself into a special place, such as the Jerusalem Temple. Now, through Christ, we are called living stones that build a spiritual house. [Organ/Choir - Pentecost 23]

This All Saints Sunday, we think on those who have gone home to heaven in this past year, and we wonder about Jesus' saying, "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." [Organ/Choir - All Saints Sunday]

The rather strange story of Jacob wrestling at the Jabbok River still speaks to us as we wrestle with the changes in our church. [Organ/Choir - Pentecost 19]

Our stories are important. They tell us who we are, and what our lives are about. But God's story tells us WHOSE we are, and that transforms our stories into stories of hope. Our stories show that God has always been with us; and so we can trust that he is with us for the next part of the journey. [Organ - Pentecost 17]

Today, congregation member David, who has spent almost 7 years coming to services in a wheelchair, walked into church. Truly a time for thanksgiving, on this Thanksgiving Sunday. (We also gave very generously to our Emergency Food Bank pantry, serving those who need some help.) As Paul encouraged Timothy, we pray always with thanksgiving. [Organ/Choir - Pentecost 15/Thanksgiving Sunday]