Between Sundays The Pastors at Bethlehem Lutheran Church

Abby and Amy wonder together about Jesus words, "I am the vine and you are the branches" and consider what fruit we bear in the world around us. Learn more about Meta Herrick Carlson's Ordinary Blessings for Parents.  

 In this episode Abby and Amy talk about friendships, specifically reflecting on The Friendship of Women: The Hidden Tradition of the Bible by Joan Chittister, which Amy has been reading with a book study group. Friendship is essential to our humanity and has the power to make Jesus real to the people around us. 

Abby and Amy reflect on their experiences of the recent solar eclipse, the immensity of God's creation, and the promise of God's mindfulness which has captured human imagination for millennia. Read Psalm 8 in its entirety.  

Abby and Amy reflect on what it's like to be a pastor during Holy Week and Easter and how community is essential to remembering the story of Jesus. 

Abby and Amy talk about the movement of worship that unfolds beginning with Palm Sunday and continues throughout the week to Easter Sunday, including Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. You can learn more about the worship schedule of the community they serve at https://blcfairport.org/lent-2024/ 

Abby and Amy share conversation with Lee Miller, Bishop of the Upstate New York Synod of the ELCA. Lee has been a previous guest on the podcast and is back to talk about the ways that the church is called to follow Jesus at this time. Listen back to Episode 126 if you want to learn more about Lee or visit the synod's website to read more about the GRACE mindset Lee talks about in this episode.