Be glad in the Lord always! That can be a lot easier said than done, beloveds - am I right? So how do we find words of gladness in a world with little - at times - to be glad for?

Sometimes we come across a scripture or in this case a parable of Jesus’ that seems to give us more questions than answers. The parable of the bridesmaids is certainly one of them. But what if this wasn’t so much a story about damnation or separation or being a good enough believer but a parable about readiness and being willing to use what you have when you have it, and not wait for “the right time” or a special occasion.

In different parts of Latin America and the Caribbean the community gathers, just like we are now, to remember and celebrate the lives of those who have gone before us in life and death. To symbolize the presence of the Saints and Souls among the living, the names of those who have passed have been written throughout the week on our altar cloth. These names represent our congregation’s saints as well as those of the communities we serve. This naming connects us to all those who are remembered with love. As we read each name, you are invited to respond with PRESENTE/They are here.

Once upon a time, in a land where ancient stories whispered in the wind, there was a peculiar road that led to a quiet village known as Emmaus…

Our second installation in our Holy Ghost Stories series. A mysterious tree, a deep dark cavern, and a garden of miracles - what does today’s story hold for us?

Welcome to our 2nd annual celebration of spooky season and our “Ghost Stories” series. Hear this weeks story of the local haunted house and the spooky skeleton inside.

It’s World Communion Sunday, friends. We are connected today and everyday.

But that’s not fair!!! Humanity often nurtures a sense of us vs. them, and sometimes even a culture of fairness vs. unfairness when it comes to Love and compassion. God’s grace can seem unfair - and that’s the best thing about it!

So often Christians neglect their bodies - either shaming themselves or forgetting they have them altogether. But what if we were to look to the psalmists for ways to worship God with our whole selves - spiritual and physical - in a way that delights in our body's abilities and limitations as reflections of Grace in the world?

It sure has been a hot minute since we’ve been here! So what have we been up to this whole time?