Today we celebrate – as new people join through the sacrament of baptism, and as long-time members are recognized for their continuing service. It is a time to recognize that all of us are part of this great adventure of love, inclusion and faith. We are each a treasure, found and blessed in this beloved community, called to follow in the path of our saviour, Jesus Christ.
Today's scriptures focus on Luke's stories about what is lost and found again. What is special to us? How do we search for the lost? How do we value what is constant in our lives? And what do we do about things found - old and new?