by Federated Church East Arlington | Aug 2, 2023 | prayers
We’ve been enjoying some beautiful days, Holy One. Days of sunshine after so much rain and cool evenings, ideal for good sleeping. Let us not take any of it for granted. Instead, may we be filled with gratitude for this gift, and may we use this time to enjoy...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Jul 29, 2023 | prayers
At this midpoint of summer for those of your children in the Northern Hemisphere that is upon us, Gracious God, we recognize how much of your creation there is to enjoy. We don’t want to miss the chance to eat of such treats as fresh corn on the cob or plump and...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Jul 29, 2023 | past sermons
Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 “Weeds” July 23, 2023 In the midst of what looks like failure, new hope emerges. Maybe not getting that job that you thought you were perfect for sends you in a different direction and toward the work you were meant to do. Perhaps a...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Jul 29, 2023 | past sermons
Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 “Growing Things” July 16, 2023 I have no idea where the people who put together the Revised Common Lectionary – the 20 th century resource that broke the Bible up into 3 years so that we touch on all the books – not with much attention to some of...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Jul 29, 2023 | past sermons
Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 “Rest-taking” July 9, 2023 The other day, while trying to find the right place for random objects in our new house, I stubbed my toe on a box in the sunroom that is filled with hand and ankle weights. When I asked my husband where we should put...
