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  Coming to Ho-Ho-Kus-April 19th, 2026!

In Matthew 5, Jesus names His followers “you are the salt of the earth” and “you are the light of the world,” The word you is the focus in both verses. ” You are salt. You are light. Be who … Continued

The peace woven through the Beatitudes is not a fragile or fleeting calm but a deep, steadying presence that grows from living in alignment with God’s heart. Jesus blesses the poor in spirit, the meek, the merciful, the pure in … Continued

John 1:29–42 opens with a startling message that changes everything: John the Baptist points to Jesus and says, “Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.” In that moment, the crowds’ expectations shift from a … Continued

The baptism of Jesus in Matthew 3:13–17 reveals a moment of deep humility and divine affirmation. Jesus steps into the Jordan not because he needs repentance, but because he chooses to stand fully with humanity, entering the waters that countless … Continued

Epiphany sparkles with the quiet revelation that God’s light will not be hidden. Epiphany reminds us of the Magi arriving to see the Christ child, a moment when the boundaries of expectation fall away as God’s glory is made known … Continued

The Lessons and Carols service is a beautifully woven tapestry of Scripture and song. Each reading offers a moment of listening and wonder, and each carol becomes a sung response of faith.  What makes this service so moving is its … Continued

Matthew 1:18–25 reveals a quiet but profound joy, the kind that is born not from ideal circumstances, but from God’s faithful presence breaking into human uncertainty. Joseph’s world is upended, yet in the midst of confusion and fear, God speaks … Continued

In today’s Gospel, John the Baptist also has a question: Are you the one who is to come, or should we wait for another? To ask this is to claim that nothing is greater than “the one who is to … Continued