​A Message from Rev. Grace & Sermons this Season

A phrase we hear in one of our readings for Ash Wednesday is this: Return to the Lord. The prophet Joel wrote during a calamity - a plague of locusts. The prophet begged the people to let the calamity inspire them to RETURN to worship - not because God needed the attention, but because they needed the experience of worship and community in God’s presence.

Lent is always a time to RETURN. Historically, Lent was a time to prepare for Baptism, so in Lent we RETURN to what it means to be baptized people. Our theme this season is “Life Transformed.” Episcopalians everywhere are sharing in a special Lenten journey to RETURN to the practices of the Way of Love which transform our lives and our world.

So, this Lent, RETURN to worship, learning, and service with St. Thomas - in person if you are able or from home if that is best for you. RETURN to spiritual practices that transform our lives. RETURN, not because God needs us, but because we need God.

Blessings in this holy season-

Rev. Grace

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Ash Wednesday - March 2 - Life is Transformed When We Return

Lent 1 - March 6 - Life is Transformed When We Give and Gather

Lent 2 - March 13 - Life is Transformed When We Focus on the Future

Lent 3 - March 20 - Life is Transformed When We Turn Aside to See

Lent 4 - March 27 - Life is Transformed When We Forgive Ourselves & Others

Lent 5 - April 3 - Life is Transformed When We Pour Ourselves Out in Love