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Summertime = Flat Jesus Time

It’s time to take Flat Jesus on the road again! Above, you’ll see that he was spotted in Vienna, Austria.  Last year, Jesus went to Alaska, Hawaii, Europe, and South America. We encourage you to take Flat Jesus with you – to remind you that Jesus is indeed always with …

Filling Potholes

Growing up in Wisconsin there were two seasons:  winter and road construction.  All those orange barrels on the highways and side streets to repair the potholes and wear from cold, snow, ice, and salt. Just as a road is repaired, it’s time to break out the salt and snowshoes. The …

Celebrate the Trinity!

How can we celebrate something that we don’t understand?  I mean – who has the ‘formula’ to the Trinity?   Tough questions to start a weekly email no doubt.  Yet I think these are the questions that we ask about the One who creates, redeems, and sustains…who is separate and …

Come, Holy Spirit!

Holy One, ignite within us a fiery passion for your mission in the world today. Warm us by the Spirit’s dancing tongues of flame, that we may feel your kindling blaze within, urging us to do your greater good. Make us wholly present to experience a new birth, and awaken possibilities within us to share your love …

Jesus is Love!

Today’s Gospel from John is a familiar one – about love and joy and remaining in love together.  It’s not enough that Jesus loves us – but that we also love one another – unto death.  There are not social or economic divisions – and we, like the disciples, are …

SEC Food Pantry Summer Children’s Program

In addition to the weekly items folks can receive at the pantry, during the summer months when kids are home and not receiving subsidized meals, the SEC Food Pantry offers additional kid friendly meals.  We are asking for your help in providing the following items from May 1 – August …

May Server Schedule

Click on the following link to access the May Server Schedule.  Please arrange a substitute if you are unable to serve on the day assigned. Then, contact the office with the change.  Thanks for your willingness to be part of our worship. May Server Schedule

Jesus is…the Good Shepherd

Shepherding was a source of life & wealth in Jesus time.  So when Jesus uses this as a teaching illustration the folks understand it. The care and concern for all the animals is important because the sheep provide a means of life. I am the Good Shepherd. Jesus cares for all …

Jesus is…Peace!

Last week, we declared that Jesus is Alive – and that he comes again and again to us. This week, Jesus appears to the disciples in Jerusalem – and they are disbelieving and terrified and startled and wondering – could it be that Jesus really is alive? Peace be with …