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Shadow and Substance Psalm 50:1-6; Mark 9:2-9 This week as I studied and reflected on this story of the transfiguration of Jesus, the words of a hymn kept running through my mind: “Shadow and substance, wonder and mystery…” So this morning, I invite you to join me in weaving together this text and this hymn Come March 5, 7 p.m., St. Olaf College, Library 525 Join people from faith-based institutions throughout Northfield (including at the 2 colleges) to discuss this and what different churches have been doing and might do in sharing ideas and resources in the future. The facilitator for the discussion will be Woodrow Wilson Visiting [...]
Four Good Questions 2 Kings 5:1-14 Mark 1:40-45 What I bring you this morning from these stories of leprosy and healing are four important questions. Let me warn you right now, I am not bringing you answers to these questions.
Many thanks to Kathy Kasten our 2008 Moderator. Last Sunday Ed Lufkin presented Kathy with a hand made cross as a way to thank her for her devoted service to the church, the minister and the entire congregation. Kathy’s tireless efforts were very [...]
After years of struggling with a second hand laptop computer that involved daily prayer during the reboot process Sandy has been catapulted into the 21st Century with a new laptop computer that she calls "Little Red". It is smaller than a notebook and so portable that she [...] Next Sunday afternoon is your opportunity to enjoy a special service of Choral Evensong. Our Senior Choir, with Theo Wee at the organ, will be joined by Hannah Sacred Ensemble, a choir based in Bayport, MN, for an hour of worship through English music, readings, and prayer. Spread the word, bring your friends, [...] The gospel of Mark says that Jesus taught “with authority” – so I have been reflecting about voices that speak with authority. Powerful Words Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Mark 1:21-28 The people in the synagogue in Capernaum were probably not expecting anything out of the ordinary. But on that particular Sabbath day they heard teaching that astounded them, Last evening (January 31) during the concert, the church was burglarized. The burglar jimmied open the locked hallway door to my office, jimmied open the locked door to the bookkeeper’s office, jimmied open the locked file cabinet, and stole two zippered pouches. One held the ticket money from Present Perfect, the other the money [...] Please click on the February 2009 Chronicle for church news and interesting events happening at First UCC this month! |
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The story of the Transfiguration is filled with imagery and symbols — but it is also a story in its own right, a story filled with shadow and substance …
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