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Doubt to Declaration"In spite of all we have heard and all we have seen, it is often hard to believe. Because it is hard to believe, we will invest ourselves in the Easter mystery for fifty days (a week of weeks). Because it is hard to believe, John the evangelist will provide sign after sign celebrating Jesus’ victory over death. Because it is hard to believe, the risen Jesus will return to us again and again in the mystery of holy communion, inviting us to touch and taste his presence, and offering us his peace." John 20:19-31
19 When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors were locked where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. 21 Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” 22 When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.”
24 But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe.” 26 A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe.” 28 Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” 29 Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.” 30 Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples that are not written in this book. 31 But these are written so that you may continue to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name. |
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Thank You!!The Social Committee would like to say Thank You to all who participated in the Palm Sunday Brunch.
Whether you donated food, money or your time and help, or just attended, we thank you!
It was a nice gathering of fellowship
-Susan Hall, Co-Chair of the Social Committee
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Equal Exchange Coffee and Tea |
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Synod NewsRegistration for the June 22 - June 27, 2025 SCSW Pilgrimage to The Dwelling is now open! On March 3 an email was sent to rostered leaders and congregations with information about The Dwelling, costs, and more. Click here to view the email.
Click the button below to visit the registration page for The 2025 Synod Pilgrimage to The Dwelling.
This page includes a wealth of information about the week and what to expect. Please read through this carefully as you prepare to register yourself or your group.
General questions about the SCSW Pilgrimage may be referred to Marie Leafblad, Associate to the Bishop for Leadership Support. |
