Sermon, 6/5/22: Should we hold our tongue?

Pentecost Psalm 104:25 – 35, 37; Acts 2:1 – 21; Romans 8:14 – 17; John 14:8 – 17, 25 – 27 I state the obvious. Today, we celebrate the Feast of the Pentecost. Should we even initially not know anything at all about Pentecost, we can see visually that today signals a change. Our liturgical …

Letter from Rev. Clarence, 6/5/22

Dear Members and Friends of St. James, You find attached [separate post] my reflections on this most important holy day in our liturgical calendar. Spoiler Alert: Pentecost makes us aware that, to use a sport’s reference, the ball of spreading the Good News of God’s redemptive and loving care for the creation is in our …

Our Outreach, 2022

For all who are interested:All meetings at St. James were cancelled during the pandemic; things are just beginning to open up again. Precautions against the spread of Covid are still being taken. ESL meetings are just beginning to be discussed. For those interested in Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, please check for locations, dates, and times listed …

Sermon, 5/29/22. Ascension: A Contract Renewed!

7 Easter (Sunday after the Ascension) Psalm 97; Acts 16:16 – 34; Rev. 22:12 – 14, 16 – 17, 20 – 21; John 17:20 – 26 After he, Jesus, had said this, he was lifted up before their very eyes, and a cloud took him from their sight. They were gazing intently into the sky …