ASLC Podcast

God’s glory is revealed in the reading of scripture. People stand at attention. People weep. People prostrate themselves in prayer. The unity of the church is another reflection of God’s glory. Most gloriously, the promises of God are fulfilled in the person of Jesus Christ. Gather round. Listen up. Glimpse the glory of God.

Scripture Readings: Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10; Psalm 19; Luke 4:14-21

The Sundays after Epiphany continue to celebrate the revelation of God’s glory to us as it was made known to the magi and to those on Jordan’s banks at Jesus’ baptism—today using wedding imagery. Our God rejoices over God’s people as those being married rejoice over one another. By the power of the Spirit there are gifts galore for everyone. In Christ Jesus the best wine is saved for last. Taste and see.

Scripture Readings: Psalm 36:5-10; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

The Sundays after Epiphany continue to celebrate the revelation of God’s glory to us as it was made known to the magi and to those on Jordan’s banks at Jesus’ baptism—today using wedding imagery. Our God rejoices over God’s people as those being married rejoice over one another. By the power of the Spirit there are gifts galore for everyone. In Christ Jesus the best wine is saved for last. Taste and see.

Scripture Readings: Psalm 36:5-10; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

Today’s festival rejoices in God’s blessings. We recall and celebrate our adoption as God’s children, the gift of the Holy Spirit, and the promised company of almighty God when we “pass through the waters . . . the rivers . . . fire.” On this day the heavens open again for this assembly, and we receive the gift of God’s Beloved, Jesus, in bread and wine.

Scripture Readings: Isaiah 43:1-7; Acts 8:14-17; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

Today’s festival rejoices in God’s blessings. We recall and celebrate our adoption as God’s children, the gift of the Holy Spirit, and the promised company of almighty God when we “pass through the waters . . . the rivers . . . fire.” On this day the heavens open again for this assembly, and we receive the gift of God’s Beloved, Jesus, in bread and wine.

Scripture Readings: Isaiah 43:1-7; Acts 8:14-17; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

Within the gospel reading’s profound words lies the simple message that God is revealed in a human person. Though we may try to understand how the Word existed with God from the beginning of time, the wonder we celebrate at Christmas is that the Word continues to dwell among us. Christ comes among us in the gathered assembly, the scriptures, the waters of new birth, and the bread and the wine. Through these ordinary gifts we receive the fullness of God’s grace and truth.

Scripture Readings: Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 147:12-20; John 1:1-18

Within the gospel reading’s profound words lies the simple message that God is revealed in a human person. Though we may try to understand how the Word existed with God from the beginning of time, the wonder we celebrate at Christmas is that the Word continues to dwell among us. Christ comes among us in the gathered assembly, the scriptures, the waters of new birth, and the bread and the wine. Through these ordinary gifts we receive the fullness of God’s grace and truth.

Scripture Readings: Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 147:12-20; John 1:1-18

A service of Lessons and Carols for Christmas, 20221.

Scripture Readings: Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 8; Matthew 1:18-25; John 1:1-5, Luke 2:1-20

Join Pastors Jules, Rebecca, Tanner, and Vicar Michal for conversation around the texts for Christmas Eve!

Cradle and cross are inextricably connected on the fourth Sunday of Advent between a lovely tribute to the little town of Bethlehem and Mary's magnificent song of praise, the letter to Hebrews reminds us in no uncertain terms that Christ's Advent is for the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. It is the kind of tension in which the church always lives as when in Holy Communion. With high delight we proclaim the Lord's death.

Scripture Readings: Micah 5:2-5; Psalm 80:1-7; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-45