Sunday, November 1, 2026

Pastor: Rev. Michael McNamara

Organist: Ayn Patrowicz

Message: “Expectations and Reality”

When we read a good story, we often expect an outcome--the good guys win, the right two people end up getting together, etc--so much so, that we can dislike a story specifically because it does not meet our expectations. There are a lot of stories in the bible where the events of a particular narrative result in unexpected outcomes. Jesus in many ways embodies this by allowing himself to be killed at the hands of the Roman authorities. In many ways both our readings this week highlight how bible stories often lead to unexpected endings. Join us this Sunday as we explore this together and find out what it might mean for us today.

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-12, Matthew 23:37-39

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