THE NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - 7/26/2026
The gospel reading for this coming Sunday includes six very brief parables about what Matthew calls “the kingdom of heaven.” At worship, choose which picture of the mercy of God is most appealing to you, and at the Lord’s Supper, take this treasure into yourself.
In a church in Melbourne, Australia, there are stained-glass windows depicting two of today’s parables, the treasure hidden in a field and the pearl of great value. For the baptized, Christ is that treasure; Christ is the pearl beyond price.





















