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Sunday, September 13, 2026 “There is Room For Us All"
Rev. John Varga
Matthew 18:21-35
Theme: Christian interpretations of Matthew 18:21–35 focus on radical, boundless forgiveness as a reflection of God’s own mercy, rather than on rigid rules or mathematical limits. They see the parable of the unforgiving servant as a call to embody the very forgiveness we have received from God. Jesus’ answer—“seventy-seven times” rather than “seven times”—is not a formula but a limitless invitation to forgive as God forgives. Jesus emphasizes that forgiveness is not about endurance or repeated acts of tolerance, but about transforming the heart so that mercy becomes natural, not a calculated response.
Sunday, September 6, 2026 “Reconciliation in the Community of Faith”
Rev. John Varga
Matthew 18:15-20
Theme: Historically, this passage was written in the decades after the destruction of the Second Temple (70 AD), when the early Church was forming under Roman rule and navigating tensions with Jewish authorities . The emphasis on resolving disputes within the community reflects the need for unity and order in a persecuted and fragile body. Matthew draws on the Jewish traditions of addressing sin in the community but Jesus calls for going even further to restorative justice.
Sunday, August 30, 2026 “Say it Ain't So"
Rev. John Varga
Matthew 16:21-28
Theme: Matthew and Luke each borrow from Mark in many stories in their gospels. This passage is one of them. All three gospel writers accepted that Jesus was destined to suffer at the hands of the authorities in Jerusalem and be put to death there. The predictions were composed by Mark subsequent to the events they refer to. Each writer wrote their gospel as a way to bring others to the Way they themselves found life giving.
Sunday, August 23, 2026 “Who Do You Say That I Am?”
Rev. John Varga
Matthew 16:13-20
Theme: Matthew is writing to the Jewish community and their traditions. It was a built-in part of the tradition to re-visit and search the ancient stories to understand how to apply the ethical and moral teachings to the current times. However this seemed to get stuck in just repeating the ancient texts that appealed to those in power and not really addressing how those same truths might speak to their time. Recently we sang the song “Oceans”. One of the powerful aspects of the song for me is how the author speaks relationally and experientially without using stereo-typical or traditional titles such as Jesus, God, even Savior, until well into the song and then that one same verse is repeated six times almost as a chant. I continue to wonder how I and possibly you might speak to that sense of love, compassion, and justice we know in our hearts in images and words that we use today.