St. Peter's Chelsea

On this Ash Wednesday, Ian shares a poignant and personal message about the God who has compassion on us "as a father has compassion on his children, for he knows that we are dust." As we remember that we are dust and to dust we shall return, we can hold this reality with hope because what is outward is passing, but what is inward is made new in Christ. Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 4: 13 –...

Michael reflects on the Transfiguration of Jesus and how this story helps us to ground our identity as God's beloved in the midst of a world that says otherwise. Scriptures: 2 Kings 2: 1–12 Psalm 50: 1–6 Mark 9: 2–9 Scriptures: 2 Kings 2: 1–12 Psalm 50: 1–6 Mark 9: 2–9 Cover art is The Transfiguration of Christ by Sr. Abraham, Ethiopia

On the first Sunday in Black History Month Lisha offers a reflection on her pilgrimage to Alabama and the Memorial Sites of the Equal Justice Initiative. Scriptures: Isaiah 40: 21–31 Psalm 147: 1–12, 21c Mark 1: 29–39

"The deepest motive for mission is simply the desire to be with Jesus, on the frontier between the reign of God and the usurped dominion of the devil." (Lesslie Newbigen) Christine unpacks the story of Jesus' first miracle in Mark: casting out demons. Jesus' presence brings an apocalyptic urgency that draws out the battle between the power of God and the power of Satan. When it s...

Michelle reflects on the compelling call of Jesus to the disciples and how love changes everything. Scriptures: Jonah 3: 1–5, 10 Psalm 62: 6–14 Mark 1: 14–20

Nathaniel's encounter with Jesus is only the beginning. Where do we go from here? Lisha offers encouragement for the waiting and weary. Scriptures: 1 Samuel 3: 1–10 Psalm 139: 1–5, 12–17 John 1: 43–51

What is the church to be in these tumultuous times? On this first Sunday after the Epiphany, Christine reflects on the baptism of Jesus by John in the Jordan River, how his life, death and resurrection brings about the new creation in us, grounded in our identity as beloved children of God who have come alive for the healing of our world. Scriptures: Genesis 1:1-5 Psalm 29 Mark 1: 4-11

On the final day of 2023, Aaron led us in the Ignatian Examen together. This holy practice helped us look back over the last month in gratitude, and look forward to 2024 in hope. Scriptures: Isaiah 61: 10 – 62: 3 Psalm 147 John 1: 1–18

Christine reflects on the Incarnation in our modern day world, of the God who comes to us "in the rubble," who responds to the pain of our world not with "why" but with "who," and invites us to see Christ born anew. Scriptures: Isaiah 52: 7–10 Psalm 98 Luke 2: 8–20

Lisha invites us to consider - a reclaiming of the faith and practices that have belonged to us - all along. Angels, miracles - knowing, sensing and hearing are our legacy. In a time of collective uncertainty she encourages us to employ these practices - to, with the shepherds, take our place in the story. Belief will save us - vision will save us - listening - dreaming and acting on our faith … w...

Scriptures: 2 Samuel 7: 1–11, 16 Psalm 89: 1–4, 19–26 Luke 1: 26–38 Cover art is Nativity by Laila Shawa

Scriptures: Isaiah 40: 1–11 Psalm 85: 1–2, 8–13 Mark 1: 1–8 Cover art is Hope by Sliman Mansour

Welcome everyone! Feel free to say hi in the live chat to let us know you’re here! If you're new, you can go to www.stpeterschelsea.org and sign up for our weekly email updates or fill out a contact form to find out more information about how to get connected. You can find the bulletin here: https://www.stpeterschelsea.org/uploads/5/6/8/7/56870049/bulletin_advent_i_12.3.23.pdf Scriptures: Isai...

Scriptures: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 Psalm 95:1-7a Matthew 25:31-46 Cover art is Painting of Jesus Christ at Cathedral of Christ the Holy Savior.

Today's scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 5: 1–11 Psalm 90: 1–8, 12 Matthew 26: 36–46 Cover art is Agony in the Garden by Father Beato Angelico

Today's scriptures: Joshua 24: 1–3a, 14–25 Psalm 78: 1–7 Matthew 25: 1–13 Cover art is The Ten Young Women Vie de Jesus Mafa JESUS MAFA is a response to the New Testament readings from the Lectionary by a Christian community in Cameroon, Africa. Each of the readings was selected and adapted to dramatic interpretation by the community members. Photographs of their interpretations were made, and...

On this All Saints' Day, Christine invites us into John's vision from Revelation 7 and reflects on our identity and call as saints: to SEE the One seated on the throne, to STAND with our feet firmly planted in the reality of our world, and to SING the salvation, healing and wholeness of God prophetically over our world.

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Today's scriptures: Exodus 33: 12–23 Psalm 99 Matthew 22: 15–22 Cover Art is Madonna by Stefan Salinas

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Today's scriptures: Exodus 16: 2–15 Psalm 105: 1–6, 37–45 Matthew 20: 1–16 Cover art is from "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"

Today's scriptures: Exodus 14: 19–31 Psalm 114 Matthew 18: 21–25 Cover art is Wall of Water by Maggi Hambling

Christine begins the fall by sharing her "why" for St. Peter's, why we're here: to create space to be fully human, to learn to listen & respond to the voice of Jesus, to grow in greater freedom to love God, our neighbor and ourselves.