RCL Reflection for Trinity Sunday, Year A. June 4, 2023
Celebrating a complicated theological mystery, Trinity Sunday presents preaching challenges but also possibilities. Elisabeth Hartwell explores. (Image: Latimore, Kelly)
With the gift of the Spirit, nothing will be the same
RCL Reflection for Pentecost Sunday, Year A, May 28, 2023.
The Holy Spirit’s dramatic arrival in Acts marks a bold new era for God’s people. The Holy Spirit here to guide, empower and unite us. Nothing will ever be the same. Deacon Timothy Siburg explores.
Riding above the clouds in order to be down low
RCL Reflection for the Seventh Sunday of Easter, Year A, May 21, 2023.
This week’s lessons present juxtaposed depictions of God: God is high in heaven, but also involved in the messy and sinful world that Jesus came to save. Both depictions are spot on! Elaine Ramshaw explores.
Stewards of the story – God’s own story
RCL reflection, Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year A. May 14, 2023.
This week’s readings reinforce the idea that God has entrusted human beings with an amazing and daunting task: To tell the story of God. Thankfully, we don’t do it alone, but with God’s help. The Rev. Joel Bergeland explores.
Between here and hereafter
RCL Reflection, 5th Sunday of Easter, Year A. May 7, 2023.
We often hear the comforting words of this week’s Gospel at funerals, but there’s much more to it. Jesus is talking about relationship. The Rev. Elisabeth Hartwell explores. (Photo: Oregon State University, creative commons)
Abundant life in and with the Good Shepherd
RCL Reflection, 4th Sunday of Easter, Year A. April 30, 2023.
This is Good Shepherd Sunday in many congregations, as our congregants hear the 23rd Psalm and Jesus’ identification as our shepherd who promises us “life abundant.” Deacon Timothy Siburg explores.
Rearview mirror evangelism
RCL Reflection, 3rd Sunday of Easter, Year A. April 23, 2023
Sometimes the obvious is seen only by looking backwards–a rearview mirror experience. Our faith journey is filled with such moments, making evangelism something understood in reverse yet shared forward.
Jesus meets us where we are, inviting us to respond
RCL Reflection for Second Sunday of Easter, Year A. April 16, 2023.
The story of “Doubting Thomas,” presents preaching possibilities of how Jesus grows us as disciples. Timothy Siburg explores. (Image: Detail, “Doubting Thomas” by Caravaggio)
An ‘Oscar-worthy’ account of the resurrection
RCL Reflection, Easter Sunday, Year A. April 9, 2023
Each Gospel writer has a unique take on the resurrection story, but Matthew’s would take the Oscar for most dramatic. His detailed account offers plenty of preaching points. The Rev. Elisabeth Hartwell explores.
Like a broken vessel
RCL Reflection, Palm/Passion Sunday, Year A, April 2, 2023
Along with suggestions for your Palm/Passion Sunday worship and ideas for youth and children, we bring a message for all who serve and lead God’s people in worship. (Photo: Ian Stannard, Creative Commons)
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