In Matthew 6 and Luke 11, we find two examples of Jesus giving instructions to His disciples on how to pray. In Luke 11, it […]
NOTE FROM PASTOR J R FOR SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2016
The assigned gospel text for this Sunday is about a visit Jesus made to the home of two sisters named Mary and Martha. It reminded […]
SPECIAL NOTE FROM PASTOR J R ON A WEEK OF VIOLENCE IN AMERICA
In the lectionary gospel assigned for this Sunday, Jesus once again reminds us of the two greatest commandments, to love God and love your neighbor […]
NOTE FROM PASTOR J R FOR SUNDAY, JULY 10, 2016
While I was away last week, I visited the Mission at San Juan Capistrano in Southern California. It was one of 9 missions established in […]
NOTE FROM PASTOR J R FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2016
This Sunday is the final Sunday of Pride Month. I spent the week after “PrideFest” in events commemorating the loss and injury of so many […]
NOTE FROM PASTOR J R FOR FATHER’S DAY, SUNDAY, JUNE 19, 2016
This Sunday is Father’s Day. So, Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there and those serving in paternal roles. I usually like using […]
NOTE FROM PASTOR J R FOR SUNDAY, MAY 29, 2016 (MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND)
On Monday, May 30th, we will observe Memorial Day, a federal holiday in the United States for remembering those who’ve died […]
NOTE FROM PASTOR J R FOR TRINITY SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016
This Sunday is Trinity Sunday. All over the world the lead song in most liturgical services will include the line “God in three persons, Blessed […]
NOTE FROM PASTOR J R FOR PENTECOST SUNDAY, MAY 15, 2016
Sunday is Pentecost. A friend of mine, Rev. Michael Piazza, took note this week of how unfortunate it is that churches don’t make a bigger […]
NOTE FROM PASTOR J R FOR MOTHER’S DAY, SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2016
This Sunday is Mother’s Day. So I want to take this opportunity to say Happy Mother’s Day to Mothers everywhere and […]