Social interaction has a whole bunch of rules attached to it, but in today’s “terrible parable,” Jesus talks about a ruler who breaks all the rules in order to invite everyone to his party. Could God’s invitation actually be for you? Connect with us: https://stpetersverona.org Make a gift: https://stpetersverona.org/ministries/supporting-our-ministries All music in this service is […]
We hear the story of Jonah today, and Jesus tells a story about workers in a vineyard. Both Jonah and the workers (and we too!) are 100% sure that things are Not Fair. But God seems to be more concerned with what is RIGHT than what is FAIR. What’s the difference? Join us for worship […]
Rivers and waterways in creation both connect us and define us, and even though we have sometimes misused them, they are symbols of life. God uses them to connect us intimately with creation and as a foundation of our identity as baptized children of God, moving toward a future of healing for all. Make a […]
Wilderness—space beyond human control or cultivation—is an important part of our faith journeys. It is a living entity that feels creation’s pain…a school where we learn what it means to be in relationship with God…and something that restores our soul. Make a gift: https://stpetersverona.org/ministries…
The Bible tells us that God created the first human being out of the dust of the earth. We are much more connected with the land than we realize—we depend on it for everything, and we read that the ground even “cries out” when it witnesses human injustice or violence. In our baptism, God calls […]
God created trees to provide food and lend beauty to our world, and as siblings in creation, we are more connected to them than we realize. Today we celebrate the ways God speaks to us through the trees.Make a gift: stpetersverona.org/ministries/supporting-our-ministriesAll music in this service is either in the public domain or is streamed and […]
What does it mean to deny yourself, take up your cross and follow Jesus? Does it mean being a doormat for Christ? Does it mean that situations of injustice are OK? Or does it mean to lay down your prior expectations and take up a new way of life? (Spoiler alert: it’s that last one.) […]
Where did the church come from? Why do we even have a church? In today’s gospel, Jesus tells Peter he is the rock on which he will establish the church. What does that even mean? What do you say when Jesus hands you the car keys to the kingdom of heaven? Peter was a bit […]
When you have no other options, where do you go and what do you do? In today’s gospel reading, a woman outside of Jesus’ people begs for healing for her daughter. Jesus’ response makes us cringe–but their debate gives way to a broader and more inclusive understanding of God’s love. Connect with us: stpetersverona.org Make […]
Feeling like you have next to nothing left? Good news. Jesus loves to work with next to nothing. Whatever you have, bring it to him and he’ll make it into enough for today. Please note: This online worship service includes Communion as an extension of the table at in-person worship on Sunday, August 9, 2020. […]