2025 Lenten Series “Lent In Plain Sight”
In the coming weeks of Lent we will follow the journey of Jesus. Each week will focus on ‘an ordinary’ object that Jesus encountered on …
2025 February “First Notes”
For millions of Christians around the world who observe the traditional seasons of the church calendar,the start of Lent will begin on March 5th—Ash Wednesday. …
2025 March Lectionary Readings
Sunday, March 2 Hebrew Scripture: Exodus 34:29-35 Psalm 99 Epistle: 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2 Gospel: Luke 9:28-36 (37-43a) Sunday, March 9 Hebrew Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Psalm …
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 …