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Dear Friends,

Easter Sunday is almost here, and I hope you’ll make plans to join us for a beautiful celebration of resurrection and new life at Mt. Tam Church.

Worship begins at 10:30 AM and will feature special music, including a guest string quartet and joyful songs that lift our hearts to the promise of hope. Music will begin at 10:20 AM, so feel free to arrive early!

Following worship, all children are invited to join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt at 11:45 AM—a joyful, laughter-filled tradition that brings the morning to a close with delight.

Whether you’ve been with us every week or it’s been a while, you are welcome. Come as you are and bring a friend. Let’s celebrate together that LOVE WINS.

Looking forward to seeing you soon,

Pastor Luke

Dear Mt. Tam Church,

As many of you know, I am in Michigan this week with my family to celebrate the life of my beloved grandmother. Her faith and love have profoundly shaped the person I am today. I carry your prayers with me and am deeply grateful for the care and support of this church community.

This Sunday, you will be in excellent hands with Rev. Kim Montenegro leading worship. The scripture for the day is Luke 15, the powerful parable of the prodigal son. The message, “Family Ties,” will offer words of grace and welcome for all who long to be home.

I invite you to come and center yourself in the love of God that continually reaches out to embrace us. Bring your questions, your joys, your burdens, and your hearts as you gather in worship.

May this time of worship deepen your experience of God’s grace, belonging, and hope.

Take care,

Pastor Luke

Dear Mt. Tam Church,

In these uncertain times, it’s easy to feel compelled to wait—wait for the right moment, for stability, for clarity before taking action. However, Jesus calls us to a different path. This Sunday, as we gather for worship, we’ll reflect on Luke 13:1-9, where Jesus challenges us to bear fruit now, live our faith today, and nurture life in a world that desperately needs it.

Lent is a season of reflection, but it’s also a season of action. In worship, we’ll be reminded that God’s work isn’t about waiting for perfect conditions but about stepping forward with love and courage, even amid uncertainty. We’ll pray together, sing together, and open ourselves to the Spirit’s movement in our lives.

Join us this Sunday at 10:30 am as we continue our Lenten journey. Whether in the sanctuary or online, your presence matters.

Take care,

Pastor Luke

Dear Mt. Tam Church,

We have entered the sacred season of Lent—a time of reflection, renewal, and deepening our faith as we journey toward Easter. This Sunday at 10:30 a.m., we will explore Jesus’ time in the wilderness and how his experience speaks to our own lives.

As we prepare to gather for worship, please remember to set your clocks forward one hour on Saturday night for Daylight Saving Time. Losing an hour of sleep can be tough, but we will have plenty of coffee ready at fellowship hour to help ease the transition.

Whether we find ourselves in seasons of struggle, discernment, renewal, or celebration, Jesus’ time in the wilderness reminds us that we do not travel this path alone.

I look forward to worshiping with you and walking this Lenten journey together.

Take care,

Pastor Luke

Dear Mt. Tam Church,

This Sunday at 10:30 AM, we will gather for Transfiguration Sunday, a day in the church year when we remember how Jesus was miraculously transfigured in dazzling glory on the mountaintop.

In Luke 9:27-36, Peter, James, and John nearly miss the miracle unfolding before them because they are weighed down with sleep. My sermon, “Dozing Through the Divine,” will challenge us to stay awake to the ways God’s Kingdom is already here—alive in our relationships, our community, and the work of love unfolding in our midst. Where have you seen God at work lately? Where might we bear witness, strengthen, and celebrate the light of Christ shining among us?

As we prepare to journey into Lent, I also invite you to our Ash Wednesday service this Wednesday at 6:30 PM. This 45-minute service will include the traditional Imposition of Ashes, marking the beginning of a season of reflection, renewal, and grace.

Come and worship with us this Sunday. May we open our eyes, stay alert, and step into the glory of God’s presence together.

See you soon,

Pastor Luke

Dear Mt. Tam Church,

This Sunday at 10:30 a.m., we will gather for worship and wrestle with one of Jesus’ most radical commands: Love your enemies.

In a time when our country and world feel more divided than ever—when we are constantly pushed to choose sides, define enemies, and draw lines—what does it truly mean to live the way of Jesus? How do we love those with whom we deeply disagree? How do we hold both love and justice together, especially when we know there are vulnerable people in need of protection and care?

This week, we’ll dive into Luke 6:27-36 and explore what it means to embody Christ’s call in our personal lives, in our church, and in our broader community. This is not an easy teaching, but it is a transformative one. I hope you’ll join us to reflect, wrestle, and pray as we discern what love looks like in times such as these.

See you Sunday,

Pastor Luke