1 Epiphany.A.20 Baptism of Jesus
Matthew 3:13-17
The Rev. Melanie L. McCarley
Names are important. They convey identity, history, purpose, authority and more. Some of us are the bearers of family names; others have biblical names, still more—nicknames.
Feast of the Epiphany.A.20
Matthew 2:1-12
The Rev. Melanie L. McCarley
2 Advent.A.19
Isaiah 11:1-10; Romans 15:4-13
The Rev. Melanie L. McCarley
One of the great symbols of Christmas is the tree. The beauty of the evergreen needles, the smell. It’s lovely, particularly when it is decorated, sparkling with lights, covered in ornaments; and about those ornaments on your tree. Isn’t it true that many of them tell a story of some significance to your family: “First Christmas Together”; “A New House”; a Baby or a cherished pet.