Voices of Faith Blog

Martin Luther, the author of the Reformation which we celebrate the end of October, wrote, “A Christian is a perfectly free lord of all, subject to none. A Christian is a perfectly dutiful servant of all, subject to all.” Perhaps those two sentences appear at first to be contradictory. What Luther was trying to help us understand is that we, as Christians, are called to freedom from an obligation to serve, but that we are called to the freedom to serve joyfully. This call to

Welcome back to fall and the start of our new church year! We are thrilled to begin another season of worship and learning together. Our Sunday school classes will resume for all ages, from 3 to grade 12, including adult Sunday school. As we reflect on the wonderful events of this past summer, let's carry that enthusiasm and joy into our fall activities. We are excited to announce that our theme for this season is "Aloha." This Hawaiian greeting emphasizes adventure and exper

During Jesus’ last three years on earth, He spent much time nourishing and teaching His disciples. Only when they were prepared to go out into the world to preach, teach, and heal did He send them. Leaving without provisions, the disciples were totally dependent upon those whom the Lord would send them for their support. The disciples relied upon the power of the Gospel to move the hearts of their listeners who would willingly provide for their needs. They were to travel ligh

Pentecost is a time of profound spiritual significance, marking the moment when the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples, empowering them to spread the message of Christ to the world. Occurring 50 days after Easter, Pentecost is often referred to as the birthday of the Church, as it signifies the beginning of the disciple’s mission to share the Gospel far and wide. The word “Pentecost” comes from a Greek word meaning “fiftieth.” It originates from the Jewish festival of S

May this reflection inspire each of us to walk our own roads of faith with courage, hope, and with an ever-deepening awareness of the mystery and grace that surrounds our lives. At the end of the confirmation year, I always asked the confirmands to choose a Bible verse that resonated with them for their confirmation. On several occasions, our teens have asked about my own choice. Without hesitation, I’ve shared that my favorite is Psalm 23. Yet, when it comes to the Gospel o