“And who could ever be scared of a baby?” she asked.

Mtr. Lisa talks about the fears of first-time dads and how it must feel to be the step-dad to Jesus. (Advent 4; 12/18/22).

Lessons:

Isaiah 7:10-16

Romans 1:1-7

Matthew 1:18-25

Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18

Deacon Mike takes us on a journey of past Christmases and the greatest gifts ever received. (Advent 3; 12/11/22).

Lectionary:

Isaiah 35:1-10

James 5:7-10

Matthew 11:2-11

Canticle 15

The Advent season is one of preparation... but what did that mean back in John the Baptist's time and what does that mean now? Mtr. Lisa discusses getting ready for a newborn while preparing for the coming of Christ. (Advent 2; 12/4/22).

Lessons:

Isaiah 11:1-10

Romans 15:4-13

Matthew 3:1-12

Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”

Often what we plan to do with our one wild and precious life can look very different from what we’re actually doing. Mtr. Lisa discusses how Advent is the season where we wake up, get quiet, and reset our priorities- especially when it comes to our spiritual walk with God. (Advent 1, Year A; 11/27/22).

Lessons:

Isaiah 2:1-5

Romans 13:11-14

Matthew 24:36-44

Psalm 122

This Sunday we celebrated the Feast of St. Andrew. Mtr. Lisa talks about Jesus's call to Andrew and how we too can fish for people. (St. Andrew; 11/20/22).

Lessons:

Deuteronomy 30:11-14

Romans 10:8b-18

Matthew 4:18-22

Psalm 19

It's the end of the world as we know it... and I feel fine! Dcn. Mike discusses Jesus predicting the end of times, and why you should feel good about it. (Proper 28, Track 2; 11/13/22).

Lessons:

Malachi 4:1-2a

Psalm 98

2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Luke 21:5-19

Mtr. Lisa explores the significance of All Saints' Sunday alongside Jesus's Sermon on the Plain. (All Saints' Day; 11/6/22).

Lessons:

Daniel 7:1-3,15-18

Psalm 149

Ephesians 1:11-23

Luke 6:20-31

“Today salvation has come to this house, because he too is a son of Abraham.” While Jesus's absolution of Zacchaeus is wonderful, we have to ask "But Jesus, why?" Mtr. Lisa explores what the opening of Isaiah might reveal about Jesus's forgiveness of Zacchaeus. (Proper 26, Track 2; 10/30/22).

Lessons:

Isaiah 1:10-18

Psalm 32:1-8

2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12

Luke 19:1-10

Pride has a way of creeping into our lives unnoticed- and we're all the worse for it. Listen to Mtr. Lisa talk about the sin of pride and why it is especially dangerous for the religious. (Proper 25, Track 2; 10/23/22).

Lessons:

Sirach 35:12-17

Psalm 84:1-6

2 Timothy 4:6-8,16-18

Luke 18:9-14

Relationships are based on trust, but it can be hard to trust God. Mtr. Lisa explores the parable of the persistent widow and how we can come to trust God more fully. (Proper 24, Track 2; 10/16/22).

Lessons:

Genesis 32:22-31

Psalm 121

2 Timothy 3:14-4:5

Luke 18:1-8