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May 29, 2022: A Place at the Table
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 5/28/22
Have you ever wondered why churches have stained glass? In modern times, it’s because they are beautiful and add to the charm and sacredness of the church. But originally, they were to educate people. So see, many folks couldn’t read or write, so the windows were a way ... Read More »
May 22, 2022: Contract or Covenant?
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 5/20/22
Do you know the difference between a contract and a covenant? A contract is an agreement between two parties. Think of getting your car repaired. I pay this amount and you do the service. If you don’t do the service, I don’t pay you. If I don’t ... Read More »
May 15, 2022: Who's doing the barking?
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 5/14/22
As you know, I am a runner. Some years back, in my first parish I’d go for these long runs in a loop out in the country. It was great except for this big, huge dog that would always be waiting for me. I could see it ... Read More »
May 8, 2022: What Name does God Call You?
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 5/06/22
What name does God call you? You were all given a name at birth, is that the name God uses. But as we celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend, some of you received special nick-names. . I asked some Mothers what they called their newborns. They said: peanut, ... Read More »
May 1, 2022: 3rd Sunday of Easter
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 4/28/22
April 24, 2022: Become at Ease
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 4/23/22
I will be inviting you kids up around the altar in just a bit; I want to show you something. But before that, I have some questions for the rest of you: Have you been feeling “blah” lately? Do you ever wonder what’s the purpose of your life? ... Read More »
Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022: Spread Joy
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 4/11/22
I am going to a garden where the roses never thorn.
I am going to a garden where my joy can be reborn.
There I’ll walk among the lilies with my Lord forevermore.
I am going to a garden where the roses never thorn.
[Invite kids ... Read More »
Good Friday, April 15, 2022: On Trial for Love
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 4/11/22
As horrendous as the crucifixion was, I want you to think about something that happened BEFORE any of the wiping, scourging, beating. Those are all awful, right?
But think of the trial with Pilate. Now Pilate is a big wig. He’s appointed by Caesar as governor ... Read More »
Holy Thursday, April 14, 2022: The Basin and the Towel
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 4/11/22
Reflection by Molly Weyrens, Pastoral Associate
The basin and the towel. Here we are on this holy night ready to celebrate the Last Supper. The institution of the Eucharist. And yet, our storyteller, John, decides not to tell us the story about the bread and the ... Read More »
April 10, 2022: Daring Greatly
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 4/09/22
With the heaviness of that Passion Reading, I want to direct your thoughts to something lighter . . . like the season opener for our MN Twins. Which reminds me of a homily that I tried to give a few years ago. When my nephew Guthrie, who ... Read More »