Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

August 9th, 2026

Pentecost

Tenth Sunday after Pentecost Prev Edition

First Reading

1 Kings 19:9-18

Psalm

Psalm 85:8-13

Second Reading

Romans 10:5-15

Gospel

Matthew 14:22-33

Scripture quotations are taken from the New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition. Copyright © 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

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Baptismal Festival

With gratitude to God and the power of the Spirit, we will celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Baptism for Cora Thomas and Piper Henley!

Blessing of Backpacks – and teachers!

Students and teachers are invited to come forward at the end of the service as we bless and send you for the new academic year.

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