Offering grace to the worldProper 17B | Mark 7:1-23 The last time we were in the gospel of Mark, it was mid-July. I had to look it up! That feels like forever ago! We had summer camps, vacation trips, and the Summer Olympics was still a week away! That’s how long it’s …
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Disciples, Apostles, and Saints! The church isn't known for its innovation. We have a reputation for something closer to the opposite of that. For many, the church, and its focus on tradition, are often seen as an obstacle to innovation. And yet, much of our history was built on deliberately …
Epiphany
Disciples, Apostles, and Saints! Centuries before we celebrated Christmas, the earliest Christians developed a different feast in midwinter. The feast we know as the Epiphany was one of the earliest feasts. And along with Easter and Pentecost, formed a trio of essential worship for the …