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Dir. Congregational Life
The Rev. Jan Scholtz
Deacon
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“Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life,” we hear in Revelation 22:1-5: “Bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb through the middle of the street of the city.” Louisville was born on the banks of the Ohio River, which flows a mile wide at the city’s downtown. Public domain.
Read the Illuminations
Illuminations on the Lectionary readings for River Sunday, Sunday, September 27, 2026
Welcome! This Sunday we worship as we contemplate all the river life. We celebrate flowing water, water that symbolizes Christ, the water of life.
First Reading: Genesis 8:20–22; 9:12–17
‘God’s promise to Earth’
After the flood God promises that Earth and all of life on Earth will be preserved by God, in spite of the sins of human beings.
Psalm: Psalm 104:27–33
‘God’s sustenance of Earth’
The psalm writer celebrates how God sustains all life on Earth through the Spirit and calls on God to rejoice in God’s own creation.
Second Reading: Revelation 22:1-5
‘God’s healing for Earth’
When creation is restored, a river will flow directly from God with trees of life growing on either side to bring healing to all nations on Earth
Gospel: Matthew 28:1-10
‘God’s celebration with Earth’
The resurrection of Christ is also celebrated by creation. An earthquake accompanies the advent of the angel and the rolling away of the stone.
Welcome! This Sunday we worship as we contemplate all the river life. We celebrate flowing water, water that symbolizes Christ, the water of life.
First Reading: Genesis 8:20–22; 9:12–17
‘God’s promise to Earth’
After the flood God promises that Earth and all of life on Earth will be preserved by God, in spite of the sins of human beings.
Psalm: Psalm 104:27–33
‘God’s sustenance of Earth’
The psalm writer celebrates how God sustains all life on Earth through the Spirit and calls on God to rejoice in God’s own creation.
Second Reading: Revelation 22:1-5
‘God’s healing for Earth’
When creation is restored, a river will flow directly from God with trees of life growing on either side to bring healing to all nations on Earth
Gospel: Matthew 28:1-10
‘God’s celebration with Earth’
The resurrection of Christ is also celebrated by creation. An earthquake accompanies the advent of the angel and the rolling away of the stone.
Dimensions of Faith Lectures
Dimensions of Faith invites thinkers and writers to explore the interface of religion and culture, as we continue as a parish to challenge our minds and renew our spirits.
Upcoming Speakers: Jeff Chu, October 11, 2026
Previous Speakers Include:
Nadia Bolz-Weber / Diana Butler Bass / Sarah Bessey / Steve Crump Ruby Sales / Dr. Amy-Jill Levine / Marcus Borg / Sara Miles
Robert Putnam / John Dominic Crossan / Brian McLaren / Scott Gunn
John Philip Newell / Silas House/Bishop Marianne Budde / Elizabeth Schrader-Polzcer / John Dear / Dr. Lewis Brogdon / Bob Hower and Ted Wathen
Upcoming Speakers: Jeff Chu, October 11, 2026
Previous Speakers Include:
Nadia Bolz-Weber / Diana Butler Bass / Sarah Bessey / Steve Crump Ruby Sales / Dr. Amy-Jill Levine / Marcus Borg / Sara Miles
Robert Putnam / John Dominic Crossan / Brian McLaren / Scott Gunn
John Philip Newell / Silas House/Bishop Marianne Budde / Elizabeth Schrader-Polzcer / John Dear / Dr. Lewis Brogdon / Bob Hower and Ted Wathen
