Do You Believe This?
In addition to being the Companion Diocese Sunday, this week also falls into the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The theme (challenge) for this year is "Do You Believe This?" (Jesus Christ's question to...
The Baptism of Our Lord
Jesus Christ was born without sin. To show His humanity, He was baptized in the Jordan River by John, the Baptist. The Holy Spirit coming down to Him in the form of a dove and...
Celebrating Epiphany
As we worship here, Christ tells us who He is and what He wants us to be.
Jesus is God’s Word Made Flesh
In today's Gospel (John 1: 1-14), John clearly states that "Jesus is God's word made manifest." God keeps his word, even to the extent to sending His Son to take on human flesh (without sin)...
Our Salvation Came After Mary Said Yes to God
In today's Gospel (Luke 1), Luke speaks of Mary's visit to Elizabeth while both were pregnant. John the Baptist, in Elizabeth's womb, reacted strongly to the presence of Jesus, in Mary's womb. Humans communicate with...
Christ is With Us Now–Are We Listening?
In Advent, we prepare for the Second Coming of Christ--(future)--and Christ's birth into the world. At the same time, we know that Christ is always present in our lives, loves us, speaks to and with...
Holding Back from Sharing Christ
For various reasons, given today's society and both family and social concerns, we frequently hold back from sharing Christ--even from inviting others to join us for worship and communion here at Calvary. Christ's message is...
God Speaks to Us in the Here and Now as We Prepare for Christ’s Second Coming
The 1st and 2nd Sundays of Advent we are being asked to think about Christ's Second Coming. God's timing is not the same as ours, so we don't know when that time of the Second...
Becoming One with the Holiness of God
We need to remember Christ's call to us to be loving members of the Body of Christ and to reach out to those in need. Christ continues to reach out to us, not because we...
We Are Called to Share Christ’s Life and Mission
Through our baptism, we are members of the body of Christ. We are called to share in Christ's life and mission throughout the world.
