The Second Sunday in Lent
March 1, 2026
On March 1, Ellie prepared a puppet sermon. Here is the script:
Ellie: Did you hear that John just said that God is speaking to us all the time?
All: yes
Ellie: Do you know what God’s voice sounds like?…
Author: Deborah
Get Right With God? by John Morris
The First Sunday in Lent
February 22, 2026
Just a little while ago, we affirmed these words:
In the midst of an imperfect world,
Jesus is the light of hope.
In this sermon, I want to contrast that language with the language of one of the readings this morning, which talks about sacrifice and justification. This is going to involve a little theology, so I apologize in advance for two things: First, I am not a trained theologian, so I may get some stuff wrong, and I hope some of you will be listening carefully enough to correct me. Second, if you don’t enjoy theology, I’m sorry and will try to keep it engaging.…
2026 Lent Liturgy: Embers of Hope
GATHERING
REFLECTION
Because we dare to believe that Jesus is the world’s light still, we are not stumbling in this darkness. … Carry this glowing ember, even if it is covered and waiting for the day’s lighting and work ahead, that is keeping the perpetual light of God’s love and goodness alive in this old world.
from Sarah Bessey’s Field Notes, January 19, 2026…
Transfiguration as a Sign of the Times by Peter Bankson
The Sixth Sunday After the Epiphany: Transfiguration Sunday
February 15, 2026
Today we mark the turn toward Lent, the season of Jesus choosing the path of sacrifice and transformation. His dazzling presence with the ancient prophets was a mysterious mark of coming changes. In our season of Epiphany, we have been looking at how change begins with us, and how, even as small as we are as individuals and as a family of faith, we can help start hope-filled times by working together for peace and justice.
Once we see a path of hope, once we respond to God’s call, we can begin to make a difference, nurturing the changes so desperately needed in our troubled times.…