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Sunday Reflection

The Epiphany of the Lord: Today we commemorate an episode which is recorded in the Gospel according to Matthew — the Epiphany or manifestation” of Christ to “wise men from the East. If the star of Bethlehem symbolizes the Gospel, the … Continue reading

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Sunday Reflection

“I am the Lord’s servant. Let it be with me just as you have said” Luke 1:38 The season of Christmas is a point in time that we rejoice the extraordinary and incredible joy of Jesus. Darien McCoy wrote, “Joy isn’t just … Continue reading

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Sunday Reflection

Zephaniah 3:14-20 (Rejoice! God will Care for God’s People) After the promises of taking away sin, follow promises of taking away trouble. When the cause is removed, the effect will cease. What makes a person holy, will make them happy. The … Continue reading

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Donations for Nightshift

I wanted to let you all know about a blanket drive that we are having for Nightshift in Wallie

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Sunday Reflection

Christ will come again: We watch, we prepare, we get ready. Luke 3:1-6: The people who came out to hear John the Baptist would have recognized the Isaiah passage he was proclaiming. Did these people notice that something was not quite … Continue reading

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Advent Message from Bishop Stephens

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Stewardship talk part 2!

Here is the second part of the stewardship talk by Andy!

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Stewardship talk Part 1

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Sunday Reflection

Our Temples and Buildings: A beautiful building, the Temple –laboriously built and the pride of the people. Impressive now, Jesus agrees, but not one stone will be left upon stone. The kingdom he offers is not about fancy buildings. His kingdom … Continue reading

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Sunday Reflection

Gratitude and Giving: During the last weeks of the season after Pentecost, the Gospel of Mark, our primary guide, continues. The kingdom of God is open for all people. We hear this message in the readings about the rich man, the … Continue reading

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