15th Sunday after Pentecost; September 17, 2017, Year A Genesis 50.15-21; Psalm 103: [1-7] 8-13; Romans 14.1-12; Matthew 18.21-35 Pastor Renee Splichal Larson   Grace and peace to you from the One who forgives all your sins, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.” We […]

6th Sunday after Pentecost; July 16, 2-17, Year A Isaiah 55.10-13; Psalm 65. [1-8] 9-13; Romans 8.1-11; Matt. 13.1-9, 18-23 Pastor Renee Splichal Larson   Grace and peace to you from the One who creates, sustains, and gives life, God our Creator. Amen. Yesterday I heard a story about an Iraqi Christian, named Amar, who […]

5th Sunday after Pentecost Year A; July 9, 2017 Zech. 9.9-12; Psalm 145.8-14; Rom. 7.15-25a; Matt. 11.16-19, 25-30 Pastor Renee Splichal Larson   Grace and peace to you from the one who says “Come to me,” Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. About ten years ago I was riding the train home from seminary for a […]