St. John’s Lutheran ChurchAlbany, New York6 September 2026 + The Fifteenth Sunday after PentecostProper 18 / Lectionary 23aMatthew 18:15-20The Rev. Josh Evans It’s not every Sundayyou encounter a gospel readingthat is cited in the ELCA Model Constitution for Congregations: Chapter 15, Discipline of Members and Adjudication:“Prior to disciplinary action,reconciliation and repentance will be attemptedfollowing Matthew …
St. John’s Lutheran Church9 July 2023 + Lectionary 14a (6 Pentecost)Matthew 11.16-19, 25-30Rev. Josh Evans Buried somewhere in a box in my storage unit (along with all my other office artwork that someday I’ll be able to hang up again) is a framed quote attributed to Martin Luther King Jr. that was given to me …
Unity Lutheran Church19 July 2020 + Lectionary 16AMatthew 13.24-30, 36-43Rev. Josh Evans, preaching Another Sunday, another gospel text about gardening … which means it’s time for everyone’s new favorite game … “Flower or Weed?”! [slides of weeds that look like flowers …and flowers that look like weeds] It just goes to show you: Things are …
Pastor Josh Evans 