On Easter, I preached about fear and faith. I told a story about overhearing two women talk casually about the end of the world.
And one of the most wonderful things about Jesus is that he didn’t skip over the hard parts of the human existence.
On Palm Sunday, we commemorate Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. His followers shouted “Hosanna”
Typically in Lent, people either give something up or take on something. In an effort to pay attention to the right things, I intend to give up…
“Let your light so shine before others that they may see your good works and glorify your father in heaven.”
When Jesus called the fishermen who would become his disciples to “follow,” there must have been something so compelling that they left everything and went. What was it? Certainly, the man was unlike anyone else – so full of love, joy and spirit – that they were drawn to him. But Jesus didn’t just draw people to himself for his own glory, like…
In October of 2021, Peace responded to the call from Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services to create a temporary field office to help resettle Afghans who were evacuated under great duress and brought almost nothing with them. In the past year, LIRS resettled over 1400 people through their offices at Peace. Watch this moving video to see what God was…
“What are you looking for?” As we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. this weekend, I imagine his response to that question.
Tomorrow, we enter the season of Epiphany, which means revelation. Just as sunlight helps us see more clearly, as God is revealed to us, we more clearly sense God’s presence and trust God’s love. Then, we let it shine through us. As we have done in the past (pre-Covid!), each Sunday in Epiphany will feature a “Ministry Moment” where we hear about a…
The Arlington Chorale recently invited Afghan families to holiday party featuring holiday music and crafts. Believing that music can be a vehicle for creating community engagement and understanding, the Chorale strives to build community through music.