Category: Fr. Birch

  • May 14, 2026

    Ascension To ascend means to go up. Jesus, apparently, ascended literally and, assuming that the Son of God could attain the speed of light, by now he would be somewhere […]

  • May 7, 2026

    This week we’ll return with joy to Resurrection. The road work is not finished and may create some detours and headaches getting to the church, and there is a significant […]

  • April 30, 2026

    Community It is always good to remember that our congregation is not alone, but is surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses, many of whom are our friends and neighbors. […]

  • April 23, 2026

    Due to circumstances beyond our control… Nobody likes to hear those words, but it happens all the time. I would love to orchestrate local and world events so that they […]

  • April 16, 2026

    Happy Easter! During this Easter season we hear about how the risen Jesus appeared to his followers. He met Mary outside the tomb, his disciples in the locked room in […]

  • April 2, 2026

    From Data to Depth Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death and on those in the tomb bestowing life! As followers of the Way, we proclaim […]

  • March 26, 2026

    An ExhortationThe service on Easter morning is our bright and public rejoicing at the Resurrection of our Lord. It is a service we offer to the world, and will likely […]

  • March 19, 2026

    Walking togetherThis Lent we’ve been living into the theme of walking together. Last Sunday we walked our labyrinth together on the paths of purgation, illumination, and reunion. This Sunday, March […]

  • March 12, 2026

    Walking through Lent together Revisiting our theme of walking together through Lent, this Sunday after the 10:30 service (and a few minutes to chat and have a cup of coffee) […]

  • March 5, 2026

    This Sunday we’ll be setting our clocks forward an hour. (Don’t forget, or you’ll get to church just in time for coffee hour!) Whatever your thoughts on Daylight Savings time […]