Upcoming Worship Se

Upcoming worship services

Jan 14, 10:00, Morning Prayer
Jan 21, 10:00, Morning Prayer
Jan 28, 10:00, Morning Prayer

Feb 4, 10:00, Holy Communion, Father Hillin
Feb 11, 10:00, Morning Prayer
Feb 18, 10:00, Morning Prayer
Feb 25, 10:00, Morning Prayer


THIS is a link to the church calendar of the Episcopal Church. It has links to further information about the people who are commemorated on any particular day.



Saturday, November 21, 2009

Father Nissen's message for November 15

This is the 24th Sunday of the season of Pentecost.  The message is based on Hebrews 10: 31 - 39.

What does worship do for us besides bring us into a fellowship of people?

Through worship we become closer to God.  This is something we all need, and, as is said in Hebrews, we need  to hold firm and not drift away from it.  We gain in patience, and we surrender to life on life's terms with an understanding that God will see us through.  We have hope even when there is very little hope.

Through worship we affirm the character of God, who is merciful and gracious, approachable and abounding in steadfast love, as the psalm says.

Through worship we become better people.  We affirm again what we say in the creed: Jesus sits at the right hand of God the Father.  Then Jesus' way will win out in history, and good will triumph.  We gain a new start, enabling us to live creatively and triumphantly, with a good sense of humor and a dedication NOT to give up!

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Father Nissen's message for November 1, All Saints Day

The message today is based on Psalm 24.

This time of year we remember the saints--and the assurance that all of us can become saints.

In this psalm, King David reflects on his worship of God, the creator of heaven and earth.  In his view, saints are those who have clean hands and pure hearts.  In other words, saints are good on the inside and the outside.  We are good on the inside only through God's forgiveness and the help God gives us.  And being good on the inside makes it possible for us to do good on the outside.

We go to Holy Communion to heal our hurts, angers, resentments.  This is urgent for the preservation of our planet, country, church, and parish.  And if we relate creatively with one another, our planet and parishes may be places of healing and wellness for everyone.

Let us all rejoice in the communion of the saints!