We who live in the shadow of the nation's capital in Washington, DC, share some similarities with the recipients of Paul's letter to the Romans. They, like us, were Christians in the capital. We are called

Simon and Saul were renamed Peter and Paul after coming to faith in Jesus. They received a new name for a new life. These apostles of Jesus were sent out into the world to carry the good news of Jesus to all people in their generation. Baptized into Jesus' death and resurrection, called to be his witnesses in the world, we are his

God stands with all those facing persecution in Jesus' name and has overpowered the forces that would make us fear

The Athanasian Creed, which is used on Holy Trinity Sunday, is a confession of faith in this Triune God whom we worship and serve: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

At Pentecost, we celebrate God's provision of living and life-giving water in His Spirit, sharing the reality of the resurrection with our world

Between Jesus' ascension and the his coming again, he charged his disciples (then and now)_with intentional interim ministry to carry his mission forward. The coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost is the power that enable Christ's disciples to do this.

Forty days after he rose from the dead, Jesus ascended into heaven where he rules and reigns over his Church and all creation until he comes again to judge the world in righteousness.

In the resurrected Jesus, the unknown God makes Himself known

Jesus is the door to restored life with God, home for his flock