Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday

Next Wednesday, we will observe Ash Wednesday through an online service on Zoom. Ashes are an ancient sign of repentance. Since the Middle Ages, it became the custom to begin Lent by being marked in ash with the sign of the cross. Each year we come together to receive...
Becoming the Beloved Community

Becoming the Beloved Community

The service this past Sunday centered on the prayers of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Connecting with the divine presence was paramount for King in his work and struggle for justice. His faith and spirituality formed him. They guided the values and...
Christmas Message from Pastor Ailsa

Christmas Message from Pastor Ailsa

Che Jesus, They told me that you came back to be born every Christmas. Man, you’re crazy!      …with the stubborn gesture of coming back every Christmas      you are trying to tell us something. That the revolution that all proclaim begins first of all in each one’s...
Prayers for the Election

Prayers for the Election

“First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings should be made for everyone, for kings and all who are in high positions, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity.” 1 Timothy 2:1-2 (NRSV)...
Pastor’s Note: August 20, 2020

Pastor’s Note: August 20, 2020

Today, I’d like to introduce you to a resource for daily prayers you can access either on the internet at commonprayer.net or by purchasing the book, Common Prayer: A liturgy for ordinary radicals. Common Prayer offers prayers and scripture for each evening, morning,...