Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost

This week we blessed our backpacks and celebrated our vocations. God gives each of us unique gifts that are needed in the world. By showing up as our full selves, the spirit of God is also made visible. Just as Jesus gives Peter the keys to the kingdom, we too, are asked to lift up and build upon this important foundation- feed the hungry, welcome the stranger, share what we have and rest in God's beauty.  Accompanying Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15; Psalm 133; Matthew 15:21-21