A Posture of Forgiveness

September 13, 2026

16th Sunday after Pentecost; Proper 19 Year A
Matthew 18:21-35

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Sources:

  1. 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/  
  2. 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

14th Sunday after Pentecost; Proper 17 Year A
Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 16:21-28

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Sources:

  1. 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
  2. The Late, Late Show with Pat Kenny, Ireland, Oct. 4, 2002. Youtube Accessed Aug. 29, 2026: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jM0nlE7chJU
  3. NPR Morning Edition, Aug. 26, 2026 – broadcast about Dolly Parton.
  4. Brene Brown, “The opposite of belonging,” Wealth4Well video. Accessed Aug. 29, 2026: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoJYe8wbi24

Learning from Our Story

August 9, 2026

11th Sunday after Pentecost; Proper 14 Year A
Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28; Romans 10:5-15; Matthew 14:22-33

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Sources: Rubenstein, David M.. The American Story: Conversations with Master Historians (Gift for
History Buffs)
. Simon & Schuster, 2019. Kindle edition. Page XI, Location 55, Page XIII, Location 97, Page 139.

Wrestling with God?

August 2, 2026

10th Sunday after Pentecost; Proper 13 Year A
Genesis 32:22-31

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