Reformation Sunday acknowledges Martin Luther’s nailing of 95 thesis on the Whittenberg cathedral door over 500 years ago and we are all encouraged to wear red on this day in celebration of the Holy Spirit. Our church, part of the ELCA, is deeply rooted in scripture and history but what does it mean for us…
All are welcome to a Halloween party on Sunday, October 26th from 5-7:00pm in the parish hall. Dinner will be a spooktacular potluck! If you dare, make your frightfully favorite dish to share. Bring your carved jack-o-lanterns to add to the boo-tiful festivities! Ghoulish games and fun to be had by all! Costumes are encouraged…
Do you know you are God’s treasure? We are God’s jewel that shines Grace into the world. Today’s gospel concerns Jesus being questioned about what to give to Caesar and what to give to God. Does everything belong to God? Is there some part of you that only belongs to you? Are there things that…
The Gospel this week was an allegory about a King (God) hosting a wedding celebration for his son (Jesus) and his bride (his church) where none of the specially invited guests (religious authorities) attend. When he sends his servants out to gather people, they are killed. The King is upset but continues to invite…
Jesus tells a parable about workers in the vineyard killing the landowner’s servants. Then he sends his own son. The workers also kill him, thinking they will inherit the vineyard. In hearing this parable, the religious leaders are convicted. They have not been tending God’s vineyard very well. They were not listening. They tried to…
Sunday, October 5th at both our 8:30 and 11:00 services, we celebrate the ministry of St. Francis, the blessing of creation, and the gift of our pets with the Blessing of the Animals. Animals of all shapes and sizes are welcome to attend worship and be blessed. Please be sure that all animals are safely…
Jesus is in the temple exchanging questions with the temple leadership which adds an edginess to today’s text. What is this Kingdom of God? What is the truth about the Kingdom of God? Pastor Eric explained that the Kingdom of God is about justice. Justice seeking is the reckoning of all that is wrong in…
On this 15th Sunday after Pentacost, Pastor Eric gave US a new way to think about today’s parable…”the last is first and the first is last”. There is no we and them. Only US. Some workers complained that those who toiled only an hour were paid equal to those who worked all day. But the…
The Good Lord blessed us with a most glorious day for this event! Our chefs were all winners: David (retired Pastor David I.) for his salmon, John (musician and architect) for his hamburger sliders, and Lloyd (The Popular Schneider) won the People’s Choice award by most impressing the attendees while cooking! Sliders, salmon, and pie…
The Southwestern Washington Synod convention, “Open Hearts – Open Hands” will be held October 11th, 2014 at Peace Lutheran Church and Community Center – 2106 South Cushman, Tacoma, WA 98405. The keynote speaker is Rev. Julie Kanarr, Christ Lutheran Church, Belfair, WA. Her topic will be “Hospitality Matters”. Other guest speakers include Gwendolyn Edwards, Churchwide…