Bring Sundays Back

Rev. Nick Cheeck Isaiah 58: 9-14 “Sabbath” – The word Sabbath is a verb that literally means “ceasing” or “to stop.” The traditional Shabbat is portrayed in Jewish liturgy, song, and story as a day of joy, a sanctuary from labors, and even a foretaste of the perfected...

The Most Important Question

Rev. Nick Cheek Matthew 16: 13-20 In our story this morning, Jesus asks two questions. The first is this: Who do people say that I am? Jesus presents this question to the disciples a little over halfway into his ministry. The question comes at a time when people in...

Beatitudes

Luke 6:17-26 Erika Funk How do you conclude your emails? “Sincerely?” “Yours?” “Best”? “Peace”? “Take care”? “Take care” has been my go-to for some time. Not too long ago someone (a Gen Z someone, if that matters) pointed out how vague it sounded and oddly intimate in...