This Sunday at Covenant the liturgical color changes from red to green as we enter the liturgical season of Kingdomtide. Kingdomtide came about as an […]
NOTE FROM PASTOR J R FOR SUNDAY, AUGUST 18, 2019 THE TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
In reading the assigned Gospel text for Sunday, I thought of my Mom. Knowing her character, temperament, and ways as I did; I could almost […]
NOTE FROM PASTOR JR FOR SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 2019 THE NINTH SUNDAY OF PENTECOST
Visiting the Chicago History Museum this week was an opportunity to “seek” out the history of “The Second City”. The word “seek,” (an attempt to […]
NOTE FROM PASTOR J R FOR SUNDAY, AUGUST 4, 2019
This Sunday is the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost. The weather is hot; and the assigned teachings of Jesus and Paul are even hotter. However, learning […]
NOTE FROM PASTOR JR FOR SUNDAY, JULY 21, 2019
This Sunday is The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost. The assigned gospel text is yet another very familiar passage from Luke. It’s the story of two […]
NOTE FROM PASTOR JR FOR SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2019
Sunday is the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost. The lectionary scripture focus of the Gospel right now covers Jesus’ teaching ministry. This month I’m using them […]
NOTE FROM PASTOR J R FOR SUNDAY JULY 7, 2019
This Sunday is the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost and just after the 4th of July. My hope and prayer is, it’s been a safe and […]
NOTE FROM PASTOR J R FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2019
This 3rd Sunday after Pentecost is also the Sunday before July 4th. There will be lots of parades, fireworks, picnics and much talk about freedom […]
NOTE FROM PASTOR J R FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2019
This Sunday is the Second Sunday after Pentecost. We are in that part of the church year called “Ordinary Time” which encompasses that part of […]
NOTE FROM PASTOR J R FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 2019
This Sunday is Trinity Sunday. It is observed on the Western Christian liturgical calendar the first Sunday after Pentecost. It celebrates the Christian doctrine of […]