Grant us, O Lord, not to mind earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to cleave to those that shall abide; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

The flowers at the High Altar are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Joseph Hudak. If you are visiting or new  to the Advent, we hope that you will feel welcome and at home.  Please fill out a visitor’s/newcomer’s card so that we will have a record of your visit

The church calls us this day to set our minds on the Holy Cross of Jesus Christ, and I believe there is a practical point in doing so, a point that is summed up in the opening words of our passage from Philippians: “Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus.” I

Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ was lifted high upon the cross that he might draw the whole world unto himself: Mercifully grant that we, who glory in the mystery of our redemption, may have grace to take up our cross and follow him; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy

The flowers at the High Altar are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Louise Olney Baker.  The flowers at the Crossing are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of the Rev’d Thomas H. Lehman.  If you are visiting or new  to the Advent, we hope that

What do you do when you are in pain? I suspect that for most of us the inclination is to isolate, to withdraw. This is, of course, understandable but dangerous. Understandable because we really don’t like others to see us when we’re not at our best — feeling weak, vulnerable, or even ashamed. Dangerous because

This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me. We think of the heart as more than just a vital organ.  It is one of the vital organs, but like many ancient cultures, including ancient Hebrew culture, our culture thinks of the heart as the governing center of our lives.