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Lenten Devotional – Sun, Mar 21: Blessed

This week’s texts: Matthew 5:10-12 (NRSV) 10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.11 “Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely[b] on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the[…]

THIS WEEKEND
At JCC & Around Town

Sat, Mar 20 – Sun, Mar 21

SAT, Mar 20 Community Event: 35th ANNUAL FIRST SEASON AUCTION KICKOFF (Tin Mountain)7pm • Zoom & LivePlans for this year’s virtual event are underway and include a LIVE kick-off evening as well as an online auction similar to last year. The live portion is scheduled for March 20.  The online auction will open that night and[…]

Lenten Devotional-Sat, Mar 20: CHILDREN of GOD

All along, we’ve meditated on the idea that these blessings are given to all of us. That in this ‘upside down’ version of the Kingdom of God, people who might not have been recognized as being valuable, became significant in the sight of Christ and the eyes of God. It’s as true today as it[…]

Lenten Devotional – FRI, Mar 19: PEACEMAKER

Notice that in this blessing, those who receive it are those working toward peace. Even this state of being, whether internal or societal, has not yet been accomplished. The gift is offered to those who seek its achievement, if not in their own lifetimes, then in generations to come. They help build it up. Perhaps[…]

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