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This Sunday the lectionary readings continue in “Jesus’ farewell discourse.” Some of you may be thinking… “Hey, didn’t we just celebrate Easter? Why are we back to talking about Jesus’ words to his disciples right before his death?” And what does the word “abide” mean here? Good questions!
This week’s text from John brings us alongside Philip and the other disciples as they begin to face the idea of “life after Jesus.” Jesus spoke words of reassurance and instruction to the disciples and to us today… helping us to remain grounded in Christ while navigating life in uncertain and difficult times.
This week’s scripture reading from John draws our attention to Jesus as “the shepherd” as well as to Jesus as “the gate.” How do we hold these two images together? In what ways do those images challenge us and how do they lead us, in the gospel writer’s words, to “abundant life?”
Top twenty tips on how to reduce the risk of becoming a victim of fraud We were privileged on Saturday, May 16, 2026 to welcome retired Deputy District Attorney Paul Greenwood for a free, in-person presentation on recognizing and avoiding fraud. Scroll down for seminar resources. You can view the recording of the seminar here: Resources Paul mentioned in Tip #17 that if you are considering a guardian/conservator for someone: Read this article in The New Yorker: How the Elderly…
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In our prayerful journey through the season of Lent, we prepare ourselves for Easter and the celebration of resurrection! Don’t miss the many opportunities to move through this time of preparation and into celebrating Christ anew in our lives.
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