Love Redefines Power and Dominion In fairy tales, kings live in a castle, usually located on a hill (a safe place), surrounded by a moat for the utmost protection for the king and family. Modern political leaders often have more technologically advanced means to provide a similar level of safety against would-be attackers. Because of […]

First Sunday of Advent Don’t Wait for the Kingdom—See It As Advent begins, we look forward to the celebration of Jesus’ first coming to the world in the light of a text that promises his final coming. We, like the gospel writer, Luke, live in the time between these two “advents” of Jesus. Today’s gospel […]

2nd Sunday of Advent Your Kingdom Come on Earth Luke sets the preaching of John the Baptist clearly in the midst of the political and religious environment of his day. We are told the names of the emperor, governor, and other political rulers of the day. They are the ones who are supposed to care […]

Join Us for the Annual Christmas Pageant – December 15 Mark your calendars and join us on the 3rd Sunday of Advent during worship on Sunday, December 15, at 9:30 am for a heartwarming and joyous celebration of the season – our Annual Christmas Pageant! This beloved tradition is back by popular demand, and we’re […]

Embracing the Solace of the Winter Solstice Perry Highway Lutheran Church (PHLC) warmly invites you to our Blue Christmas Service, a special gathering held on the Winter Solstice. Recognizing that the holiday season can be a challenging time for many, this service is designed to offer comfort, solace, and a sacred space for those experiencing […]

PHLC will hold its Christmas Eve service at 5:30 pm. Come early and enjoy special music that will begin at 5 pm. Join us! We make a place for everyone! Salvation to All “Good news” is a familiar phrase for Christians, but in the world outside the bible the Greek word we translate as “bringing […]

1st Sunday of Christmas Becoming Who We Were Intended to Be In this Christmas season we celebrate that Jesus has come among us to free us from our enslavement to sin and to restore the dignity of our human nature. With Christ dwelling richly within us, we are empowered to answer our divine callings. In […]