Here’s what’s happening in worship this week. Click the “more” link for our Church School programming.
Worship Services
Friends & Family Service | Saturday, at 5 pm
Pastor Heather will lead a special Christmas Eve Friends & Family worship service, featuring the celebration of the Lord’s Supper and candle lighting.
Candlelight Service | Saturday, at 11 pm (music begins at 10:30 pm)
Pastor Randy will lead a special Christmas Eve Candlelight worship service. The Gospel reading will be Luke 2:1–14, and Pastor Randy’s sermon will be titled “Starshades and God’s Light.” The service will feature the celebration of the Lord’s Supper and candle lighting.
Journey Worship | Sunday, at 8:45 am
There will be no Journey worship service this week.
Sanctuary Worship | Sunday, at 11 am
Our largest service, with music from the Chancel Choir and an organ prelude prior to the service. Pastor Patrice will preach.
Taizé Prayer Service | Wednesday, at 7 pm
Our hour-long service includes sung prayers; simple, beautiful music; a time of silence; spoken and silent prayers; and an opportunity for individual prayer and anointing. The Rev. Mary Lynn Callahan will lead this service of sung Taizé prayer. Stay afterward for Contemplative Prayer. If you’re unable to participate in person, join our live stream on your computer or mobile device.
Christian Education Classes
There will be no Church School classes on Sunday, Dec. 25 or Jan. 1, as we take a break during the holiday season.
Mark your calendars now for an Intergenerational Winter Rally Day celebration on Sunday, Jan. 8, from 9:45–10:45 am. Gather together and explore the Scriptures through multi-sensory activity stations, which will re-appear in worship during Sanctuary worship. Join us for a continental breakfast and time of fellowship, as we begin the new year. The Christian Education Committee will provide fruit and bagels, but please bring a breakfast bread or pastry to share.