December Lectionary
Sunday, December 1 First Sunday of Advent Hebrew Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16 Psalm 25: 1-10 Epistle: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Gospel: Luke 21:25-36 Sunday, December 8 Second …
First Notes
Persons who aren’t familiar with the flow and rhythm of the church year will sometimes wonder why a group like the Worship Team would occupy …
First Notes
To my way of thinking, this is a great time of the year: the warmer-than-usual temperatures in the early spring combined with generous amounts of …
Summer Camp Opportunities
If you are making plans for camping this summer, you are encouraged to check out the opportunities at Moon Beach, Daycholah Center and Cedar Valley. …
April Scripture Readings
Sunday, April 7 Hebrew Scripture: Acts 4:32-35 Psalm 133 Epistle: 1 John 1:1-2:2 Gospel: John 20:19-31 Sunday, April 14 Hebrew Scripture: Acts 3:12-19 Psalm 4 …
First Notes
One of the first resource books I bought for my office library when I started here at Salem all those years ago was The Handbook …
First Notes
It’s amazing how quickly things in Wisconsin can change in the span of a month: at the writing of last month’s newsletter the temperatures were …
First Notes – from Rev. Jim Hoppert
At dinner the other night, Abby looked out the kitchen window and observed, “The sun is different.” “Different in what way?” I asked. She answered, …
June Lectionary Readings
Sunday, June 4 First Sunday after Pentecost Hebrew Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2:4a Psalm: Psalm 8 Epistle: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 Gospel: Matthew 28:16-20 Sunday, June 11 Second …
Pastor’s Notes
By the time the month of June runs its course, half of the calendar year will have been completed. For the life and work of …