Historians tell us that a right-handed shake originated centuries ago, when showing your empty hand to the person you were approaching indicated that you were not brandishing a weapon.
THE SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - 9/13/2026
The gospel this coming Sunday is a harsh parable about forgiveness. Yet even if we feel condemned by this reading, we receive God’s mercy at the table of the Lord. Come to worship, to be forgiven, and to be empowered to forgive others.




















