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Recent decades have seen an acceleration in the study of microscopic communities and their function  within the human body and other life forms.  We’re discovering  their crucial role in the ongoing story of evolution and their contribution to keeping our planet healthy and whole. 

Today, with the help of evolutionary scientist and local entomologist Jen Paur, (tinyscience.org), we’re exploring how connected we are at every level of existence.  From the smallest microorganism to the largest stellar galaxy we are, by God’s design, connected to one another.

YouTube link can be found HERE.

The Worship Guide can be downloaded here: Creation 1A Micro 6.7.2026 bulletin FINAL

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Though the word “trinity” is not found in the scriptures, the Trinity expresses the heart of our faith:  we have experienced the God of creation made known in Jesus Christ and with us always through the Holy Spirit. We celebrate the mystery of the Holy Trinity in word and sacrament, as we profess the creed, and as we are sent into the world to bear witness to our faith.

On this Peace Scholarship Sunday, graduating high school seniors Naomi Kindem and Austin Simmons will share reflections on the Scripture readings.  They will both receive a $2,000 Peace Scholarship. Congratulations to these graduates!

The cover art was created by Naomi Kindem for today’s service.  About the art she writes: This drawing touches on the Trinitarian theme of this Sunday. Water, nature and earth are represented somewhat abstractly in the colors and flowing images. 

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The Worship Guide can be downloaded here: Pentecost 1A 5.31.26 bulletin

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Pentecost derives its name from the Jewish festival celebrating the harvest and the giving of the law on Mount Sinai fifty days after Passover. Fifty days after Easter, we celebrate the Holy Spirit as God’s presence within and among us. In Numbers we learn that the Holy Spirit is an equal opportunity employer.  In Acts the Spirit arrives in rushing wind and flame, bringing God’s presence to all people. We celebrate that we too are given the breath of the Holy Spirit and sent out to proclaim God’s redeeming love to all the world.

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The Worship Guide can be downloaded here: Pentecost 0A 5.24.26 bulletin FINAL

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In these days between Ascension and Pentecost, we gather with the disciples in the upper room, waiting for the Spirit to transform the church around the world. In today’s gospel Jesus prays for his followers and for their mission in his name. Amid religious, social, and economic divisions, we seek the unity that Jesus had with his Father. Made one in baptism, we go forth to live our faith in the world, eager for the unity that God intends for the whole human family.

 Our Pass the Hat Partner this month is New Futures, a program of SW Youth and Family.

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The Worship Guide can be downloaded here: Easter 7A 5.17.26 bulletin

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When Paul preached in Athens to Greeks who knew nothing of Jewish or Christian tradition, he observed in them a desire to know God.  The God he proclaimed was not distant but accessible; not anonymous but revealed in in the person of Jesus Christ.  In John’s gospel Jesus affirms that he is with us for the long haul. “I will not leave you orphaned,” he tells us. Through the Holy Spirit, Jesus comes to abide with his disciples of every generation.

 We give thanks to God for all the mothers and nurturing women who have touched our lives with love and care.

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The Worship Guide can be downloaded here: Easter 6A 5.10.26 bulletin

The Traveler and the Bishop on the State of America’s Democracy and Christian Nationalism, St. Mark’s Cathedral, April 26, 2026

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As we continue to celebrate the fifty days of Easter, today’s gospel includes Jesus’ promise that he goes to prepare a place for his followers in his Father’s house. As 1 Peter reminds us, we are a holy people—“living stones—called to proclaim the one who called us out of darkness into light. In words and deeds we bear witness to the risen Christ—our way, our truth, our life.

 Today is Offering of Letters – Bread for the World and First Sunday Food for our Neighbors. The letters that were written and the food that was donated will be blessed.

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The Worship Guide can be downloaded here: Easter 5A 5.3.26 bulletin FINAl

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Today is both “Good Shepherd Sunday” and Quilt Blessing Sunday. The quilts surrounding us have been put together by the Peace Piecers for distribution locally and around the world through Lutheran World Relief. We praise God for this ministry. Jesus is called the “gate” of the sheep in today’s gospel. He anoints our heads with oil and guides us beside the still waters of our baptism. Each Sunday he spreads a feast before us amid the world’s violence and war. As these quilts go forth to be signs of the hope and solidarity, so we go forth to extend God’s tender care to all creation.

We welcome Rev. Daniel Sorensen as guest Preacher/Presider while Pastor Kindem is away.

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The Worship Guide can be downloaded here: Easter 4A 4.26.26 bulletin FINAL

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On  this Earth Sunday (Earth Day is April 22) the prophet Isaiah offers an evocative vision of what restoration looks like for the natural world. And our gospel reveals the transformation and renewed hope that are made possible when our eyes are opened to the Risen Christ who journeys with us. The story of Emmaus becomes the pattern of our worship each Lord’s day.

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The Worship Guide can be downloaded here: Easter 3A 4.19.26 bulletin