by Federated Church East Arlington | Mar 24, 2022 | past sermons
Luke 13:1-9 “You Are Worthy” March 20, 2022 In 2008 the world was watching as Taliban militants in Pakistan’s Swat region grew more and more powerful and, in their takeover, they banned television, music, women from going shopping, and girls’ education. The BBC wanted...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Mar 23, 2022 | prayers
Creator God, spring has arrived and with it the promise of new life. The birdsong is filled with expectation. The pussy willows are pushing their way past the dew. The crocuses offer welcome color amid the winter-brown grass. Awaken in us new possibilities, Holy One,...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Mar 19, 2022 | past sermons
Luke 13:31-35 “Under God’s Wing” March 13, 2022 It was the Swiss theologian Karl Barth who wrote “Take your Bible and take your newspaper and read both. But interpret newspapers from your Bible.” As the news of all that is unfolding in Ukraine and the countries in...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Mar 19, 2022 | prayers
O Holy One, the sights and sounds of war cannot be missed and yet your call to peace also echoes in our heads and hearts. As we approach the season of new life with hope, may we continue to lift up those leaders who can bring about peace. We ask your mercy and grace...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Mar 9, 2022 | past sermons
Luke 4:1-13 “Even in the Desert” March 6, 2022 How do we define wilderness? For some it is the middle of endless woods where the inexperienced hiker without a compass might struggle to find their way back to familiar territory. For others it might be in the middle of...
