The gospel of John, with its love of symbolism, gives us the third epiphany during this season of epiphanies. First revealed as Christ in the manger to distant royalty, then at the banks of the Jordan at his baptism, the scriptures for this Sunday recall Christ revealed at his inaugural miracle during the wedding at … Continue reading Message: No Empty Ritual… →

"And now watch with amazement as, before your very eyes..." and then a woman is sawed in half, or a rabbit is pulled out of a hat, or a needle passes through a balloon. "Before your very eyes" is the dramatic way of saying "while you are watching," which is what makes its usage in … Continue reading Message: Before your very eyes… →

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God…And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:1,14) Dear members and friends of St. Luke’s, Each year … Continue reading Message: 2009 Christmas Message from Pastor Erik →