As we begin the season of Lent, who are we called to be as people of faith?

Ash Wednesday

The Scripture references are Isaiah 58:1-12, Psalm 103:8-14, and 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10. The Gospel reference is Matthew 6:1-6,16-21.

The radiance that showed in and through Christ shines in each of us, too.

The Last Sunday after the Epiphany.

The Scripture references are Exodus 24:12-18, Psalm 99, and 2 Peter 1:16-21. The Gospel reference is Matthew 17:1-9.

Following these three simple steps, is key to a full life with God.

The Sixth Sunday after Epiphany

The Scripture references are Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Psalm 119:1-8, and 1 Corinthians 3:1-9. The Gospel reference is Matthew 5:21-37.

When we begin to truly see the person in front of us, we see Christ everywhere.

The Fifth Sunday after Epiphany

The Scripture references are Isaiah 58:1-9a, Psalm 112:1-9, and 1 Corinthians 2:1-12. The Gospel reference is Matthew 5:13-20.

Patience is something we often lack with ourselves, our friends, and with God. Let the faith of Simeon be our example as we ask, "Is today the day?"

The Presentation of Our Lord

The Scripture references are Malachi 3:1-4, Psalm 14:7-10, and Hebrews 2:14-18. The Gospel reference is Luke 2:22-40.

Jesus invites us all to come and see all He offers to us in new life and a new way of looking at the world.

The Second Sunday after Epiphany

The Scripture references are Isaiah 49:1-7, Psalm 40:1-6, and 1 Corinthians 1:1-9. The Gospel reference is John 1:29-42.

John's baptism of Jesus reminds us again of our own place in God's community, and the promises we make to carry out God's work in the world.

The Baptism of Our Lord

The Scripture references are Isaiah 42:1-9, Psalm 29:1-6,10-11, and Acts 10:34-43. The Gospel reference is Matthew3:13-17.

Matthew tells us of an inclusive God who came to earth for all people.

The Epiphany

The Scripture references are Isaiah 60:1-6, Psalm 72:1-7,10-14, and Ephesians 3:1-12. The Gospel reference is Matthew 2:1-12.

While Luke and Matthew give different stories of Jesus' birth, John's gospel stresses the meaning of His birth over the how and when.

The First Sunday after Christmas

The Scripture references are Isaiah 61:10-62:3, and Galatians 3:23-25;4:4-7. The Gospel reference is John 1:1-18.

The shepherds risked everything to go to the stable and see the baby Jesus.

Christmas Eve

The Scripture references are Isaiah 9:2-7, and Titus 2:11-14. The Gospel reference is Luke 2:1-20.