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The 2nd Sunday in Lent March 1st marks the 2nd Sunday in Lent. This week, in the sermon series " Face to Face & Heart to Heart," Rev. Dr. Sam Parkes' sermon " When Nicodemus Met Jesus " will focus on Matthew JOhn 3:1-17. Nicodemus, a Pharisee and leader, goes seeking Jesus at night, with questions that reveal a searching soul. Although Nicodemus has built his faith around having the right answers, Jesus opens up a more expansive world to him, where his entry into eternal life is based not in...

The 1st Sunday in Lent February 22nd marks the 1st Sunday in Lent. This week, in the sermon series " Face to Face & Heart to Heart," Rev. Dr. Sam Parkes' sermon " When Satan Met Jesus " will focus on Matthew 4:1-11. Every year, the RCL begins the season of Lent with the story of Jesus in the wilderness, led by the Spirit but tempted by Satan. Satan’s provocations attempt to drive a wedge between Jesus and the Father who’s will he was sent to do. Yet all of Satan’s questions serve to clarify...

The Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany February 8th marks the fifth Sunday after the Epiphany. This week, in the sermon series " I Can See Clearly Now," Rev. Dr. Sam Parkes' sermon " You Are Saltier Thank You Think " will focus on Matthew 5:13-20. Notes from the Bench Today’s service is framed by music of the French Romantic symphonic organ tradition, performed by our guest organist Yun Wei Yu. The prelude, Cantabile by Alexandre Guilmant (1837–1911), offers a lyrical, singing line that...