Simply the Sermon for April 12, 2026: Second Sunday of Easter "Holy Humor Sunday"

Our readings for April 12, the second Sunday in Easter, are: Acts 2:14a, 22-32;
Psalm 16; 1 Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31. It was Holy Humor Sunday so our liturgy was a bit wackier than usual. You might enjoy reading through the bulletin to experience it. We used noise makers and percussion instruments to share our joy at God's incredible gifts of love and laughter. Our sermon was shared by video by Bishop Brenda Bos. We hope you enjoy it.

In today’s gospel the risen Christ appears to the disciples and offers them the gift of peace. Even amid doubts and questions, we experience the resurrection in our Sunday gathering around word and meal, and in our everyday lives. Throughout the coming Sundays of Easter the first two readings will be from the Acts of the Apostles and the first letter of Peter. Even as the early Christians proclaimed the resurrection, we rejoice in the new birth and living hope we receive in baptism.