Jesus’ kingdom emerges whenever love stands between harm and the vulnerable. In this reign of compassion, we discover true belonging and are invited to join God’s work—encircling others with courage, welcome, and justice so the kingdom becomes visible here and now.

Sometimes, life feels like a tug-of-war between what we hope for and what is. Between wanting peace and being pulled back into struggle. In those moments, I’m reminded that wrestling — whether with God, with others, or within ourselves — isn’t a sign of failure. It’s often the very place where grace shows up. This sermon reflects on how persistence and perseverance keep us connected, grounded, and becoming who God calls us to be.

On Palm Sunday, Jesus entered into Jerusalem in a pivotal moment for decision-making driven by faith. As we navigate life's challenges, we know that faith persists amid darkness, leading to hope and transformation.

Inefficiency plays a significant role in our lives and faith. Where in your life are there moments of inefficiency that enrich your experience of faith and beauty?

Lent can feel like a heavy and burdensome season, but there are ways to shift our experience of Lent to an opportunity for spiritual growth. Rather than getting stuck in great and shame, and focusi…

The enduring human tendency to hurt one another shows up time and time again. People in the Bible were not exempt from it and neither are we. But there are alternatives. There is a path that leads …

Jesus calls us to be people of hope as we not only receive hope but also share it with others. Especially after recent cuts to social services affecting vulnerable populations, people of faith are called into action to help those in need and become sources of hope.

February 4, 2025 Dear Friends in Christ, These are unusual times. While it is not my practice or the policy of Holy Trinity to engage in partisan politics, what we have witnessed in the media and seen carried out in practice is outside the realm of normal politics. We acknowledge that people at Holy Trinity have differing good-faith views on our current political climate; nevertheless, our standing as a church compels us not to take political sides, but our faith demands we speak words of truth clearly and directly.

Do you ever have those days when you’re just feeling a bit blah? Try a “Things of Beauty” walk by yourself, someone close, children … however you want to do it!

Life is full of a complex mix of ordinary, routine life and jarring chaos. Mary and Joseph were no strangers to both of these. How do we maintain a spiritual focus amid chaos that keeps us grounded in faith and connected to God's love?

Can we "practice" faith? Can we build spiritual muscles? Using the metaphor of a sports team, we can see parallels to our faith lives. In both, there is teamwork, there are muscles (spiritual), and practice (in our faith lives, we call them spiritual practices). Isaiah 43 emphasizes that God’s message of "do not fear" is a reminder of unwavering presence and steadfast love amid life’s challenges, uncertainties, and fear.

The themes of curiosity and discovery through the story of Archimedes and the Magi. We cannot force revelation and discovery. God seeks to be revealed to all people, regardless of their backgrounds. How can we put ourselves in position discover for ourselves the wide and unconditional love of Jesus?

Christmas Eve reminds us that true joy comes from acknowledging life's struggles rather than pretending they don't exist. Through the humble birth of Jesus in a messy stable, we are reminded that God embraces us as we are. We share God's love with others, fostering peace and joy amidst life's challenges.

God works through ordinary people to achieve extraordinary outcomes. Through Elizabeth, Zechariah, and Mary, we see their faith and readiness to respond to God's invitations. We are invited to pray for the Holy Spirit to help us see those ordinary circumstances as opportunities for us to live our “yes” and, for our souls as ordinary people to magnify the Lord.

Welcome You are invited to worship at Holy Trinity as we celebrate the birth of […]

Sermon from the Second Sunday of Advent – December 8, 2024, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church – Buffalo, NY . Sermon Video | 8:30am worship & 10:30am worship Sermon Text | Luke 3:1-6 …