09/06/2026
From Pastor Jess:
This Sunday, September 6th, is the beginning of the Season of Creation, which will last until October 4th, the Feast of St. Francis and World Communion Sunday. This first Sunday is also called the Festival of Creation in Christ, which has a rich history.
Since the seventh century, September 1st has symbolized the day of the creation of the world in the Byzantine Orthodox tradition and has been the opening feast of its liturgical year (known as the Feast of the Indiction), in a parallel with the feast of 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. On Sunday we will hear of the 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 and healers of God’s good creation.
I learned last night of the death of poet, essayist, novelist, Kentucky farmer and profound thinker, Wendell Berry. His writings are not as well known as some other modern writers on the topics of nature, agriculture, community and peace, but that’s probably because of his humility. He speaks to the heart of what makes us human, and what ails us. As we begin the Season of Creation, his writings will be at the forefront of my mind, beginning with these two quotes:
“Whether we and our politicians know it or not, Nature is party to all our deals and decisions, and she has more votes, a longer memory, and a sterner sense of justice than we do.”
And, fitting perfectly with the Season of Creation theme this year, Living Water, “Do unto those downstream as you would have those upstream do unto you.”
I will have one Office Day next week, Wednesday, September 9th. However, if you have an urgent need, please text or call my cell phone, between Tuesday and Friday.
Rev. Jess Lambert
From Pastor Jess:
This Sunday, September 6th, is the beginning of the Season of Creation, which will last until October 4th, the Feast of St. Francis and World Communion Sunday. This first Sunday is also called the Festival of Creation in Christ, which has a rich history.
Since the seventh century, September 1st has symbolized the day of the creation of the world in the Byzantine Orthodox tradition and has been the opening feast of its liturgical year (known as the Feast of the Indiction), in a parallel with the feast of 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. On Sunday we will hear of the 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 and healers of God’s good creation.
I learned last night of the death of poet, essayist, novelist, Kentucky farmer and profound thinker, Wendell Berry. His writings are not as well known as some other modern writers on the topics of nature, agriculture, community and peace, but that’s probably because of his humility. He speaks to the heart of what makes us human, and what ails us. As we begin the Season of Creation, his writings will be at the forefront of my mind, beginning with these two quotes:
“Whether we and our politicians know it or not, Nature is party to all our deals and decisions, and she has more votes, a longer memory, and a sterner sense of justice than we do.”
And, fitting perfectly with the Season of Creation theme this year, Living Water, “Do unto those downstream as you would have those upstream do unto you.”
I will have one Office Day next week, Wednesday, September 9th. However, if you have an urgent need, please text or call my cell phone, between Tuesday and Friday.
Rev. Jess Lambert
https://www.cooppres.org/pastor-message
This Weeks Service: https://www.cooppres.org/livestream
This Weeks Service: https://www.cooppres.org/livestream
From Pastor Jess:
This Sunday, September 6th, is the beginning of the Season of Creation, which will last until October 4th, the Feast of St. Francis and World Communion Sunday. This first Sunday is also called the Festival of Creation in Christ, which has a rich history.
Since the seventh century, September 1st has symbolized the day of the creation of the world in the Byzantine Orthodox tradition and has been the opening feast of its liturgical year (known as the Feast of the Indiction), in a parallel with the feast of 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. On Sunday we will hear of the 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 and healers of God’s good creation.
I learned last night of the death of poet, essayist, novelist, Kentucky farmer and profound thinker, Wendell Berry. His writings are not as well known as some other modern writers on the topics of nature, agriculture, community and peace, but that’s probably because of his humility. He speaks to the heart of what makes us human, and what ails us. As we begin the Season of Creation, his writings will be at the forefront of my mind, beginning with these two quotes:
“Whether we and our politicians know it or not, Nature is party to all our deals and decisions, and she has more votes, a longer memory, and a sterner sense of justice than we do.”
And, fitting perfectly with the Season of Creation theme this year, Living Water, “Do unto those downstream as you would have those upstream do unto you.”
I will have one Office Day next week, Wednesday, September 9th. However, if you have an urgent need, please text or call my cell phone, between Tuesday and Friday.
Rev. Jess Lambert
https://www.cooppres.org/pastor-message
This Weeks Service: https://www.cooppres.org/livestream
From Pastor Jess:
This Sunday, September 6th, is the beginning of the Season of Creation, which will last until October 4th, the Feast of St. Francis and World Communion Sunday. This first Sunday is also called the Festival of Creation in Christ, which has a rich history.
Since the seventh century, September 1st has symbolized the day of the creation of the world in the Byzantine Orthodox tradition and has been the opening feast of its liturgical year (known as the Feast of the Indiction), in a parallel with the feast of 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. On Sunday we will hear of the 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 and healers of God’s good creation.
I learned last night of the death of poet, essayist, novelist, Kentucky farmer and profound thinker, Wendell Berry. His writings are not as well known as some other modern writers on the topics of nature, agriculture, community and peace, but that’s probably because of his humility. He speaks to the heart of what makes us human, and what ails us. As we begin the Season of Creation, his writings will be at the forefront of my mind, beginning with these two quotes:
“Whether we and our politicians know it or not, Nature is party to all our deals and decisions, and she has more votes, a longer memory, and a sterner sense of justice than we do.”
And, fitting perfectly with the Season of Creation theme this year, Living Water, “Do unto those downstream as you would have those upstream do unto you.”
I will have one Office Day next week, Wednesday, September 9th. However, if you have an urgent need, please text or call my cell phone, between Tuesday and Friday.
Rev. Jess Lambert
https://www.cooppres.org/pastor-message
This Weeks Service: https://www.cooppres.org/livestream
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