Rector’s Blog: October 5, 2022
October 5, 2022 This week: A guest post from the Faithful Innovation team. What might God be up to? What might be
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Pentecost 17 (Proper 22C)
"The Trapeze of Trust" "Increase our faith!" The desperation of the disciples' cry is understandable, when we consider that this passage comes
Rector’s Blog: September 28, 2022
September 28, 2022 Beloved in Christ: Sarah Hoffmeister Stender joined Calvary right after Pentecost as our Interim Director of Music. She graciously
Rector’s Blog: September 21, 2022
September 21, 2022 Beloved in Christ: Bishop Loya declared, after confirming and receiving 19 people at Calvary this past Sunday, "That's a
Rector’s Blog: September 14, 2022
September 14, 2022 Beloved in Christ: It is easy to forget, in our busy lives and our mainly local church context, that
Pentecost 13 (Proper 18C)
"In Communion" In today's Gospel, as in so many Gospel stories, Jesus is with a crowd of followers. He's talking, teaching, breaking
Rector’s Blog: August 10, 2022
August 10, 2022 Beloved in Christ: Year after year it happens: the end of summer creeps up on us, the State Fair
Pentecost 12 (Proper 17C)
"Exalted as God's Beloved" "For all who exalt themselves will be humbled, and all who humble themselves will be exalted." Familiar words
Pentecost 11 (Proper 16C)
"Everyday Miracles" In the Gospel today, Jesus lays his hands upon the bent-over woman and she stands up straight. I envision her
Pentecost 10 (Proper 15C)
"The Strength to Persevere" Tough words, on a soft summer morning in Minnesota. Fire brought to the earth, family members divided against