Michael Neal continues his study of Numbers with a look at a number of biblical "echoes" surrounding the themes of garden and desert, especially prevalent as Israel wanders in the wilderness.

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on Joshua. The spies escape from Jericho with Rahab's help and make their report to Joshua (v15-24), in light of which the people begin preparations to cross the Jordan River (3:1-4).

At the 2026 Budget Presentation meeting, Pastor Nick gave a rector’s perspective of the budget for 2026, Treasurer John Fidler gave his report, and the two of them answered parishioner questions.

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on Joshua. Spies are sent to Jericho and go to Rahab's house (2:1-2). The King of Jericho demands that Rahab produce the spies and she lies in response (2:3-7). Finally, Rahab confesses her faith in Yahweh and asks the spies to spare her family (2:8-14).

Michael Neal continues his class on Numbers with a discussion of wilderness as a state of being and Egypt as a metaphorical death with Pharoah as its dragon king from whom Yahweh will rescue his people.

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on Joshua. God commands Joshua to be obedient (1:8-9), after which Joshua officially takes command of the army (1:10-15). Then, the people pledge their faithfulness to their new leader (1:16-18) before Joshua takes his first step as leader: sending two spies in to Jericho (2:1-2).

The Rev. Nick Lannon begins his study of the book of Joshua with an introduction to the book as a whole before turning to the first verses of chapter 1, in which God commissions Joshua to take over from Moses, promises to be with him always, and encourages him to "be strong and courageous."

Michael Neal begins his study of the book of Numbers with a look at the structure of the book. Following the plan of the Bible as a whole, Numbers tells its story in three movements: creation, fall, and redemption.