What Does It Mean To Be Saved?
Salvation lies at the heart of the Christian proclamation. And yet, for such a central idea, it is not always grasped in its fullness. In fact, narrow caricatures of what it means to be “saved” can lead us to misunderstand and limit the rich constellation of concepts associated with salvation throughout the history of Christianity.
Meet New Member Tim Olsen
“The moment I stepped through the door into the sanctuary I loved it. I felt at home.”
Happy Birthday to…
We’d like to extend warmest wishes to these parishioners who have a birthday coming up in April!
Meet New Member Susan Creel
Susan and her husband, Howard, began looking for a new church community last summer. They wanted a place that focused on inclusion, was committed to equity and justice, and that expressed the love of Christ both in its liturgy and its community. The first person she met was Keith Davis. He introduced her to Jered and […]
Ringing for Help: A Couplet
by Eliza Lundberg I. Let me tell you about my marriage. In the summer of 2019,A summer shy of Covid,A wedding ring went on my fingerfor keepsAt the altar of Saint John’s. Ever since having a baby,That finger has grown.For weeks my finger has been swollenIrritated, and the skin is brokenIt’s in danger of being […]
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Lenten Devotional: John 11:45–53
by the Very Rev. Jered Weber-Johnson Many of the Jews who had come with Mary and had seen what Jesus did, believed in him. But some of them went to the Pharisees and told them what he had done. So the chief priests and the Pharisees called a meeting of the council, and said, “What […]
Lenten Devotional: John 10:31–42
by David Bendickson The Jews took up stones again to stone Jesus. Jesus replied, “I have shown you many good works from the Father. For which of these are you going to stone me?” The Jews answered, “It is not for a good work that we are going to stone you, but for blasphemy, because […]
Lenten Devotional: John 8:51–59
by Dr. Judy Stack Jesus said, “Very truly, I tell you, whoever keeps my word will never see death.” The Jews said to him, “Now we know that you have a demon. Abraham died, and so did the prophets; yet you say, ‘Whoever keeps my word will never taste death.’ Are you greater than our […]
Lenten Devotional: John 8:31–42
by Dr. Judy Stack Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” They answered him, “We are descendants of Abraham and have never been slaves to anyone. What do […]
