From Despair to Hope on the Road to Emmaus

Easter 3A’26 19 April 2026 Luke 24.13-35 St. Luke’s Episcopal Church North Little Rock, Arkansas The Rev. Carey Stone <+> You have turned my mourning into dancing; you have put off my garments of suffering and clothed me with joy. Therefore, my heart sings to...

Belief in God in a Chaotic World

2ND SUNDAY OF EASTER. April 12, 2026 Year A, John 20: 19-31 Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church, NLR Michael Mitchell, Lay Assistant Life for early followers of Jesus was often chaotic and dangerous. It wasn’t just a matter of believing and practicing a new religion....

Easter: Only Sinners Need Apply

Easter Day A’26 5 April 2026 John 20.1-18 St. Luke’s Episcopal Church North Little Rock, Arkansas The Rev. Carey Stone <+> Hymns of praise then let us sing – unto Christ, our Heavenly King. Who endured the cross and grave. Sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia! •...

The Great Easter Vigil

The Easter Vigil April 4, 2026 Year A: Matthew 28: 1-10 Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church, NLR Michael Mitchell We have come tonight at this moment, The Great Easter Vigil, because Jesus, who had been killed, has come back to life. God has Resurrected his Son, and because...

Good Friday: Famous Last Words

Good Friday A’26 3 April 2026 John 18.1-19.42 St. Luke’s Episcopal Church North Little Rock, Arkansas The Rev. Carey Stone <+> We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you, because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. From “Anthem 2” in the liturgy for...

Sacrificial Love in Action

Maundy Thursday A’26 2 April 2026 John 13.1-17, 31b-35 St. Luke’s Episcopal Church North Little Rock, Arkansas The Rev. Carey Stone <+> “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.” Amen....