Pastor’s Blog
February 1, 2023
“Blessed are those who….” This past Sunday we reflected on the Beatitudes from Matthew’s gospel, and focused on the practices we are called to pursue, if we are to be faithful followers of Jesus, and if we want to help usher in God’s vision of the Beloved Community....
January 28, 2023
In 1985, well-known preacher Robert Schuller published a book titled, “The Be Happy Attitudes: Eight Positive Attitudes that can Transform Your Life.” On Amazon, this description is offered: “In a society of quick fixes and instant gratification, it seems as though...
January 21, 2023
Friends, Two short quotes kept popping up in front of me from different sources this week. The first quote is from Rupertus Meldenius, a German Lutheran theologian from the early 17th century. Writing to his colleagues during the Great Reformation, he offered this...
January 11, 2023
It’s time to talk about COVID and worship again! As much as I loathe typing that sentence, it has to be done. Here in Travis County, the ‘risk level’ for COVID has risen from low to medium. According to the risk-based guidelines posted by Travis County, their...
January 7, 2023
Friends, It feels like we were just celebrating Christmas, and already the lectionary has us flying past Epiphany and into the story of the Baptism of Jesus at the Jordan River. This coming Sunday will be a sort of ‘pause, deep breath, get ready’ sort of Sunday. Some...
December 20, 2022
Friends, We each approach Christmas with a range of memories and emotions. For some, this time of year is nostalgic, bringing back fond memories of childhood celebrations with extended family. For others, this is a time of painful memories, celebrations missed and...
