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This past year has been challenging. Perhaps that’s an understatement for some of us, and for others of us, perhaps we’ve already forgotten past difficulties as we seek to navigate the latest “normal,” or maybe we’re just worn out and ready for a break. Yesterday, my kids watched their school’s 8th grade graduation live-streamed on YouTube.Read more

Last Sunday, seven of St. John’s youth stepped into the pulpit during our 10am worship and offered thoughtful, authentic, and compelling reflections on faith and life. They were brave and honest and eloquent, and I know many hearts were full of awe as we listened and received their offering. These youth have spent the pastRead more

When the Feast of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Without warning there was a sound like a strong wind, gale force – no one could tell where it was from. It filled the whole building. Then, like a wildfire, the Holy Spirit spread through their ranks, and they started speaking inRead more

In the Wednesday evening bible study we are making our way through the Book of Exodus and the stories of Moses – the great leader who engaged with the mystery of the Holy One in the burning bush, in the plagues, at the Red Sea, in the wilderness, and on Mt. Sinai. Moses interferes whenRead more

Today we honor the earth – this beautiful, interconnected web of relationships that offers us a space to call home. She deserves far more than one day – she deserves honor and celebration every day – and we need this day to remind us of what we frequently take for granted. We depend on theRead more