Monthly Archives: October 2021

More than a Metaphor

The Rev. Noah Van Niel

The Chapel of the Cross

October 18th, 2021

Proper 24 (B): Job 38:1-7, 34-41; Psalm 104: 1-9, 25, 37b; Hebrews 5:1-10; Mark 10:35-45  

You may have noticed that in the last month or so, there has been a theme within many of our liturgies and programs having to do with God’s relationship to the natural world. This is in keeping with the ecumenical “Season of Creation” that has been established for these early fall months in churches across Christendom. With an increasing awareness of the ways in which human actions detrimentally impact the environment, people of faith have been asked by their leaders to take on this issue and, based on the courage of their convictions, start saving the world.

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The Spirit: Paul

Here is the closing session of our adult formation series on The Spirit in the Old and New Testaments. We’re focusing on Paul’s understanding of the Holy Spirit as it was conveyed through his letter to the earliest church communities. Enjoy!