May 10, 2026 - Baccalaureate Reflection

About this episode

The episode reflects on Jesus' Farewell Discourse while honoring Mother's Day and recognizing High School Seniors.

This week in worship we are guided by Jesus’ words in the Gospel of John, a section called the “Farewell Discourse” where Jesus prepares the disciples for life in his absence. It can be a somber text, but this week we read Jesus’ words with a hopeful lens, made up of memories shared with those we have loved. Sue Madsen will offer our Mother's Day Reflection and a donation to Centrica Rose Harbor Place will be made in her honor. Learn more about this hospice facility below. We’ll also recognize our High School Seniors during First Steps and a special video at the end of worship. Link to Livestream: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6rr4x4FGok⁠ Link to Start of Reflection: ⁠ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6rr4x4FGok&t=960s If you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs⁠

People in this episode

Guest: Sue Madsen

Topics covered

• Baccalaureate
• Mother's Day Reflection
• High School Seniors
• Farewell Discourse
• Hope
• Memories

Keywords

• Baccalaureate
• Mother's Day
• Jesus
• Farewell Discourse
• High School Seniors
• Centrica Rose Harbor Place
• Reflection

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Centrica Rose Harbor Place

Books & works: Gospel of John

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