Heidi Overfelt

Greetings in the name of Jesus, the Light of the world! This Sunday we continue the story of John the Baptist with his later encounter with Jesus, whom he proclaims to be the "Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world." The gospel for this Sunday opens with further reflection on Jesus’ baptism. He is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world and the one anointed by the Spirit. In the liturgy we come and see Christ revealed among us in word and meal. We go forth to invite...

The Light of Christ has come! May God be with you all. The season of Epiphany celebrates the ministry of Jesus while he was with us on earth. We hear of his miracles, learn details of his ministry, and hear his teachings. Not surprisingly we begin this season with the first event in Jesus’ ministry, namely his baptism by John. In the waters of the Jordan, Jesus is revealed as the beloved Son of God. Through this great epiphany, Jesus fulfills all righteousness and becomes the servant of God...

Merry Christmas to all! Sunday will mark the tenth day of Christmas. We will need to find ten Lords a' leaping somehow. (Any volunteers?) We will actually be doing something that we have not done since 2017 - namely a service of lessons and carols. This also gives us an opportunity to hear all of the Christmas stories - from the visit of the Magi, to the naming of Jesus in the Jerusalem Temple, and ultimately to the blessings of both Simeon and Anna. Since Christmas Season actually only lasts...