Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 6th, 2026
September 1st
Since the seventh century, September 1 has symbolized the day of the creation of the world in the Byzantine tradition and has been the opening feast of its liturgical year (known as the Feast of the Indiction), in parallel with Rosh Hashanah marking the Jewish New Year. Creation in Christ celebrates the ongoing creation of the world in and through Christ, who sustains, unites, and holds all created things. We hear today of the triune God who creates all things: sun and moon, shining stars, sea monsters, creeping things and flying birds—and, yes, even human beings. God-in-Christ still takes care of all things and invites us to join in as caretakers of God's good creation.

September 6th
Conflict is a part of relationships and life in community. Jesus’ words in today's gospel are often used in situations having to do with church discipline. The prophet Ezekiel tells of warning the wicked to turn from their ways, and Paul reminds us that love is the fulfilling of the law. We gather in the name of Christ, assured that he is present among us with gifts of peace and reconciliation.
Readings of the day:

Jeremiah 15:15-21
God fortifies the prophet against opposition


Psalm 26:1-8
Your love is before my eyes; I have walked faithfully with you. (Ps. 26:3)


Romans 12:9-21
Live in harmony


Matthew 16:21-28
The passion prediction and rebuke to Peter

In Our Prayers
This Week: August 30, 2026

This week we pray --

-- protect all those who live in lands or homes affected by violence, war, oppression, or persecution, espically in Gaza, Iran, Israel, Lebanon, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq, Ukraine, Russia, Haiti, and Nigeria.

-- Those hospitalized, in a rehabilitation center, ill this week, grieving, or who have otherwise requested prayer include:  George, John, Art, Ruth, Christine, Gwen, Tina, Jim, Luke, Stephanie, Kirsten and her family, Mikki and her family, and Geri's family.

--with the World Council of Churches: all the churches in the Liberia, Sierra, and Leone.

--with the Montana Synod: 

Lutheran Church of Sunburst Church, Sunburst

St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Shelby

Christikon Bible Camp

Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp

North Carolina Synod

North/West Lower Michigan Synod

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