Luke 5:1-11 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Once while Jesus was standing beside the lake of Gennesaret, and the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God,he saw two boats there at the shore of the lake; the
The Edge
Luke 4:21-30 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Then Jesus began to say to them, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.” All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They said,
Good News/Bad News
Luke 4:14-21 Luke 4:14-21 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Then Jesus, filled with the power of the Spirit, returned to Galilee, and a report about him spread through all the surrounding country. He began to teach in their synagogues and
Diana Butler Bass
From: The Good Shepherd UCC: Diana Butler Bass will be our guest for the progressive theology seminar on Friday, Feb. 22 and Sat. Feb. 23. Friday night: 7 P.M. Grateful: From Private Feeling to a New Path for Community Saturday
Lectionary Readings for February
Sunday, February 3, 2019 Jeremiah 1:4-10 Psalm 71:1-6 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Luke 4:21-30 CLICK HERE TO READ (NRSV) Sunday, February 17, 2019 Isaiah 6:1-8, (9-13) Psalm 138 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Luke 5:1-11 CLICK HERE TO READ (NRSV) Sunday, February 10,
Beloved Community
John 2:1-11 Today’s story is the familiar story of turning water into wine at a joyous event – a wedding. I learned recently about weddings during Jesus’ time where great importance to these high moments of life are truly celebrated.
Discerning Hearts
Luke 3:15-17; 21-22 (NRSV) As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah, John answered all of them by saying, “I baptize you with water; but one
Another Way – Epiphany Sunday
Matthew 2:1-12 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of
Adult Conversations Continue
The Faith Journey Committee has been deep in conversation about providing varied opportunities for members of First Christian Church to talk about their own life and faith journey. The Adult Conversations continues to be a viable avenue for conversation while
Streamline Witnessing
On November 15 Jack LeSage, Aletta Wilson and I (Donna) went to the Federal Court building as part of a Streamline Witness group in Las Cruces. This group attends court sessions involving immigrants who have crossed into the United States