Pentecost derives its name from the Jewish festival celebrating the harvest and the giving of the law on Mount Sinai fifty days after Passover. Fifty days after Easter, we celebrate the Holy Spirit as God’s presence within and among us. In Acts the Spirit arrives in rushing wind and flame, bringing God’s presence to all […]
In winter’s deepest night, we welcome the light of the Christ child. Isaiah declares that the light of the long-promised king will illumine the world and bring endless peace and justice. The angels declare that Jesus’ birth is good and joyful news for everyone, including lowly shepherds. Filled with the light that shines in our […]
At the heart of our Advent preparation stands John the Baptist, who calls us to repent and make a new beginning. As the darkness increases we turn toward the approaching light of Christ. For Christians, Jesus is the root of Jesse, the righteous judge who welcomes all, especially the poor and meek of the earth. […]
We feel powerless when life’s storms rage around us. Despite our best efforts, we cannot navigate those dangers without the hand of God to guide and free us. In today’s readings from the gospel of Luke and the letter to the Galatians, demons of all kinds threaten to possess us, to divide us, to harm […]
The Rev. Dick Yost serves as our guest preacher and presider today. This worship service includes Communion as an extension of the table at St. Peter’s on Sunday, January 2, 2022. You may want to have bread/cracker and wine/juice ready before you watch. The Bible readings for this worship service are: Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 147:12-20; […]