Weekly Newsletter

Sunday Preview for January 23

• “Rooted in Discernment: Moving Forward” by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell

  

  Our faith in Jesus teaches us that in every moment there is a chance to reset like freshly fallen snow and move forward in this life and the next.

• “Rooted in Discernment: Fashion and First Impressions” by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell

  

  Clothes help us tell our stories, especially for those of us who may not be seen in our fullness by society.

• “Rooted in Discernment: Epiphany” by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell

  

  When I think of an open gate, I think of possibilities, liberation, and miracles. I also think of the communion table and the fact that it too – is always open.

• “Rooted in Discernment: New Year” by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell

  

  May this new year bring you new understanding of God’s call in your life and may you discern with God all the good, just, and sacred things that this new year may hold for you.

• “Bloom in New Beginnings: Christmas” by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell

  

  May your Christmas bring about the hope and love of God in ways that bring you peace and joy.

• “Bloom in New Beginnings: Love is a Song” by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell

  

  Friends, may you always know that you are the melody and the lyric and the beat of God’s most precious song and you are so deeply loved.

• “Bloom in New Beginnings: Joy Is …” by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell

  

  What do you need to remember that you – just being you – are a true and full manifestation of God’s joy?

• “Bloom in New Beginnings: The Peace of Beloved Community” by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell

  

  Being in beloved community means that we don’t just care for our own thriving but for the thriving of others.

• “Bloom in Preparation: Hope” by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell

  

  This week’s newsletter reflection is an invitation to explore this Sunday's texts.

• “Bloom in Preparation: Digging Deeper” by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell

  

  Sometimes being prepared is being able to know when to trust something as it is written and when God is asking us to dig a little deeper.