This Sunday
A weekly reflection and announcements.
This Sunday (December 4, 2016) at The Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen
Give the King your justice, O God, *and your righteousness to the King's Son; Psalm 72:1 The Psalm we say this week, Psalm 72, is one of the "royal" Psalms used to honor, pray for or crown a King. We do not have a King in the United States; however, one of the things the Episc...
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This Sunday (November 27, 2016) at The Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen
First Sunday in Advent
I was glad when they said to me, *"Let us go to the house of the Lord. Psalm 122:1 This Psalm is one that is thought to have been written after a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. Jerusalem had become the center of worship for the people. They'd travel to the city for the major feasts....
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This Sunday (November 20, 2016) at The Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen
Annual Meeting and Pot Luck
God is our refuge and strength, *a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1 Every time I read this Psalm, I think of one of my favorite hymns, A Mighty Fortress is Our God. I guess it's my Lutheran upbringing and having sung it so many times. That's part of it. And the words a...
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This Sunday (November 13, 2016) at The Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen
Observance of Native American Heritage Month and Veterans Day
In righteousness shall he judge the world *and the peoples with equity. Psalm 98:10 Psalm 98 that we say this Sunday is so joyful and honestly, I found it difficult to read this morning, just two days after the election. I do understand differences of opinion about many policy...
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This Sunday (November 6, 2016) at The Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen
All Saints Day Worship at St. Stephen's
Hallelujah! Sing to the Lord a new song; sing his praise in the congregation of the faithful. Psalm 149:1 Audio I do love to sing. Even as a child, I made up my own songs and words. I remember singing in choirs throughout my life, either in school, seminary or church. Througho...
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