5/12/2019
Easter 4 Yr C
Reverend Ardyss spoke today about the calming, comforting presence of our Lord, experienced in stressful situations, and among non-believers, although they probably do not know that God is the source! These are opportunities for us to recognize the blessing of our being held by God when we need it most.
4/14/2019
Palm Sunday
Reverend Ardyss describes the contrast between the bliss of Jesus’ baptism against the temptations offered by Satan.
3/10/2019
Lent 1C
Reverend Ardyss describes the contrast between the bliss of Jesus’ baptism against the temptations offered by Satan.
2/24/2019
Epiphany 7C
Reverend Ardyss offers a reflection on our being called by God, but needing to respond, “Send me!”
2/10/2019
Epiphany 5C
Reverend Ardyss offers a reflection on our being called by God, but needing to respond, “Send me!”
1/13/2019
Epiphany 1C
John (the theologian) takes us to a heavenly perspective on the importance of the birth of the baby Jesus. It is high theology, and it is easy for the lessons this Sunday to get very complicated very quickly. But there is an important dimension here of who Jesus was. John’s prologue explains the significance of Christmas that I had never heard until I took courses in seminary. Let’s see where John is taking us.
12/9/2018
Advent II C
Reverend Ardyss describes the joyful sense of expectation which defines Advent season.
11/18/2018
Pentecost 26B
Amidst the wildfires in northern and southern California, Reverend Ardyss talks with us about the prophet Daniel, experiences of the lion’s den, the furnace, and God’s presence and protection.
10/14/2018
Pentecost 16B
Reverend Ardyss discusses other ‘riches’ besides money, needing to be our offering in service to God.
9/9/2018
Pentecost 16B
Reverend Ardyss discusses the example of our First Responder project, taking our faith out into the world.