Reprove Violence as an Act of Love
October 25, 2026
22nd Sunday after Pentecost; Proper 25 Year A
Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18; Matthew 22:34-46; 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
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If you need help, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, available 24/7. TTY: 1-800-787-3224
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Source:
1) Tom Tate, “Leviticus 19:1-2,15-18: Pastoral Perspective,” Feasting on the Word: Year A, Volume 4: Season after Pentecost 2 (Propers 17-Reign of Christ) (Feasting on the Word: Year A volume), edited by David L. Bartlett and Barbara Brown Taylor,
Presbyterian Publishing Corporation, 2011. Kindle edition, 485-486.
2) “Understanding Domestic Violence: DV 101,” Domestic Violence Services Network, Concord, MA. Accessed Oct. 24, 2026: https://www.dvsn.org/dv-101/
The Vineyard is Open
September 20, 2026
17th Sunday after Pentecost; Proper 20 Year A
Matthew 20:1-16; Exodus 16:2-15
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A Posture of Forgiveness
September 13, 2026
16th Sunday after Pentecost; Proper 19 Year A
Matthew 18:21-35
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Sources:
- Anne Lamont, “You Are Every Age You’ve Ever Been (or Earth is Forgiveness School), Sweet Breathing Blog, February 14, 2020. Accessed Sept. 12, 2026: https://sweetbreathing.com/you-are-every-age-youve-ever-been-or-earth-is-forgiveness-school/2020/15/
- Sarah Fisher, “More Than Makes Sense,” Castings of Diocese of East Carolina, September 11, 2026. Accessed Sept. 12, 2026: https://mailchi.mp/47ff79ed8430/castings-june-12-18263498?e=c541d7822f
The Gospel According to Dolly Parton
August 30, 2026
14th Sunday after Pentecost; Proper 17 Year A
Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 16:21-28
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Sources:
- Dolly Parton on acting, her role in “Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,” KATU News Archives from 1982. Youtube Accessed Aug. 29, 2026: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyHH-gGliCA
- The Late, Late Show with Pat Kenny, Ireland, Oct. 4, 2002. Youtube Accessed Aug. 29, 2026: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jM0nlE7chJU
- NPR Morning Edition, Aug. 26, 2026 – broadcast about Dolly Parton.
- Brene Brown, “The opposite of belonging,” Wealth4Well video. Accessed Aug. 29, 2026: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoJYe8wbi24
