The Scripture reading is John 13:1-17 

On this Maundy Thursday, Father Mark explains the humble love of Jesus even for those who betray him and let him down, and how in our lives we can offer this cherishing, nonjudgmental love to support others.

Scripture quotations are from New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday 2022

The Scripture reading is Luke 22:14-23:56

On this Palm Sunday, Father Mark and members of the congregation together read aloud the Scripture.

Scripture quotations are from New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

In this final episode of Father Mark's Lenten 2022 series, he summarizes the many things we might fruitfully let go of, and explains why we do this. He concludes that for Christians, the story doesn't end with Good Friday, but with Easter.

The Scripture reading is John 12:1-8

On this fifth Sunday of Lent, Father Mark discusses the the story of Lazarus, and the essential Christian message that death does not have the final word..  

Scripture quotations are from New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Continuing the theme of “letting go” for this 2022 Lenten season, Father Mark discusses all the roles we might identify with: ”I am…a former NFL quarterback…a priest…an asthmatic…a member of a political party.” Some people just can’t let go of their total identification with their roles. But that doesn’t define us; it’s not our true self, and doesn’t survive our death. Our challenge and opportunity is to let go of our compulsive identification with the surface self.

The Scripture reading is Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32

On this fourth Sunday of Lent, Father Mark discusses the power of story in our daily lives and in our relationship to God, applies this to the parable of the prodigal son.

Scripture quotations are from New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Father Mark tells how he used to judge his rose bushes based solely on their scent, then had an eye-opening experience that changed how he perceives and appreciates roses. He then explains how he, and we, can refrain from judging people and experiences, and appreciate what they offer.

The Scripture reading is Luke 13:1-9 

On this third Sunday of Lent, Father Mark explores how our all-powerful, all loving God can let bad things happen to innocent people.

Scripture quotations are from New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Using responses to his sermons as an example, Father Mark continues our 2022 Lenten theme of "letting go" by discussing how we can let go of desired outcomes, past and present, with the hope that God can use our offerings.

The Scripture reading is Luke 13:31-35

On this second Sunday of Lent, Father Mark explores our opportunity to be courageously vulnerable, as Jesus was.

Scripture quotations are from New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.