Study for Nicodemus Visiting Jesus, Henry Ossawa Tanner, 1899

Welcome to the Lenten Season at Peace.

As we continue the 40-day journey with Christ toward the cross and empty tomb, our relationship with God through the covenant of baptism is renewed. Returning to our baptismal call, we are set free to more intentionally bear the fruits of mercy and justice in the world.

In today’s gospel Jesus tells Nicodemus that he must be born of water and Spirit.  At the font we are given a new birth as children of God and raised up with Christ to new life. From worship we are sent forth to proclaim God’s love for all the world.

As we celebrate Christ’s presence in the Bread of Wine of the Eucharist, we receive bread for the journey.

At the close of worship today we will remember our sister in Christ,  Ann Detlefs  February 18, 1932 – January 27, 2023.  Today’s Communion Hymn, Behold the Host Arrayed in White, is a Danish hymn set to a Norwegian folk tune harmonized by Edvard Grieg, and has been chosen in her honor.

To tune into the Live Stream broadcast of this service at 10:30am, click HERE.

A copy of the worship bulletin can be downloaded here: Lent 2A 2023 3.5.23 bulletin