My time at Broadway United Methodist Church ends on May 30. My last Sunday preaching will be on May 28, and Robert and I are cooking up a special sermon for you that will include me singing, just as I did during my sermon in January. I'm looking forward to that service, and I'd love to have many of you come in person, so I can hug you goodbye if you are up for a hug! 

Holy Week is over, and we are still in the season of Easter. Still lots of time for reflecting on the miracle of redemption! The beautiful flowers will continue to be on the alter, and I’m so grateful to continue the celebration. 

Last night, we shared the Seder meal with the Makom Shalom community, and learned a lot about Jewish Passover traditions. Because Jesus was a Jew, rooted in Jewish faith and cultural traditions, what we think of as "The Last Supper" was a Passover meal. When Jesus washed the feet of his disciples, it connected with the Seder tradition of ritual washing of hands in preparation for eating the meal. When Jesus washed the feet of his disciples, it was a powerful example of how God can be found in humble service of others.