Here’s what’s happening in worship this week.
Worship Services
Journey Worship | Sunday, at 8:45 am
An interactive, energetic service for those seeking a fresh encounter with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our theme this month is Resilience Pastor Randy will preach.
Sanctuary Worship | Sunday, at 11 am
Our largest service, with music from the Chancel Choir and an organ prelude prior to the service. Pastor Randy will preach from Luke 13:31-35 and his sermon will be titled “Foxes and Hens.”
Taizé | Wednesday, at 7 pm
An hour-long service including 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.
Christian Education Classes
We offer Christian Education classes for persons of all ages, from infancy through adulthood, on Sundays from 9:45–10:45 am. Click the links for adult class descriptions and children and youth offerings.
Contemporaries | Second Floor Parlor
The Lost Language of Salvation
Taylor contends that in recovering the “lost language of salvation,” we have the opportunity to take part in God’s redemption of the world. Mary Alice Lightle will conclude our discussion of Speaking of Sin by Barbara Brown Taylor.
Journey With Scripture | Second Floor Library
“Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you”—Psalm 63:3. Lent can provide the opportunity to reflect upon the recognition, cost, and ultimate grace of God’s steadfast love. Maturing in such love may even lead us, in midst of loss, to dare give praise. Come journey with us as we read and reflect upon February’s Lenten texts.
This week, Jan Irvin will serve as facilitator. Our readings are: Genesis 15:1–12,17–18; Psalm 27; Philippians 3:17–4:1; and Luke 13:31–35.
Seekers | Room 234
Human Rights, Civil Rights, & Black History in Film
For Black History Month, the Rev. Dr. Darrell Knopp will lead discussions on relevant excerpts from important films.
This week, we will focus on the film Selma. This is the story of Martin Luther King’s early civil rights march on the city of Selma, Alabama, on behalf of human rights and civil rights for all of America’s citizens. We also will spend time on the strain that Dr. King’s work placed on the well-being of his wife, Coretta Scott King.
Soul Food | Third Floor Music Room
This week, Joe Hajdu, Steve Evrard, and Michele Bossers will lead us as we conclude our discussion of chapter nine of An Altar in the World, by Barbara Brown Taylor.