Here’s what’s happening in worship this week. Click on “more” for details about this week’s Church School classes.
Worship Services
Journey Worship | Sunday, 8:45 am
An interactive, energetic service for those seeking a fresh encounter with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our theme this month is Giving Up. Pastor Heather will preach from Luke 4:1–11. Communion will be celebrated.
Sanctuary Worship | Sunday, 11 am
Our largest service, with music from the Chancel Choir and an organ prelude prior to the service. Pastor Heather will preach from Luke 4:1–11, and her sermon will be titled “What If?” Communion will be celebrated.
If you’re out of town and/or unable to attend worship, join us in spirit. Subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Facebook and stream our service.
Taizé Prayer Service | Wednesday, 7 pm
Led by the Rev. Mary Lynn Callahan, our hour-long Taizé service includes sung prayers; simple, beautiful music; a time of silence; spoken and silent prayers; and an opportunity for individual prayer and anointing. If you’re unable to participate in person, join our live stream on your computer or mobile device.
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. Read more about our adult class descriptions and children and youth offerings.
Children and Youth
- Infants–Age 2 | Nursery
- Pre-school/Ages 3–5 | Room 110 B
- Kindergarten–Grade 1 | Room 206
- Grades 2–3 | Room 205
- Grades 4–5 | Room 211
- Middle School (grades 6–8) | Room 207
- Senior High (grades 9–12) | Room 217
Contemporaries | McKelvy Room
All you who are heavy laden, come to me, and I will give you rest. When the stresses of life seem to be too much, Jesus, the Great lover, invites us to find our rest in him. What does that mean? How do we turn ourselves over to him?
We have been pondering some of the most familiar invitations from Jesus, but the Bible presents others for our consideration. Class members will be invited to offer and discuss other invitations that have resonated with them.
Journey With Scripture | Highland Room
“Justice is turned back, and righteousness stands at a distance; for truth stumbles in the public square, and uprightness cannot enter.”—Isaiah 59:14
The prophet Isaiah laments that truth gets tripped up or excluded in community and national life. Mark’s Gospel recognizes this reality as Jesus consciously moves toward his public execution. He warns of power-striving political and spiritual leaders. In the book of Revelation, churches are called to account for being lukewarm, even dead. Yet amidst such distress and chaos, God abundantly provides. Does God create such light and darkness, weal and woe? Join us as we reflect on these Lenten texts:
Join us for this week’s readings: Ezekiel 18:25–32; Psalm 44; Romans 1:8–15, 18–25; and Mark 8:1–10, 14–21.
Parenting Circle | Harambe Room
Anyone involved in parenting (singles, couples, adoptive parents, step-parents, grandparents, guardians, mentors, etc.) are welcome to join us for our NEW Parenting Circle. Gathering time starts at 9:45 am, but our formal discussion won’t start until 10 am, so that families have time to drop off their children at their classes. We share experiences, resources, prayer, and scripture as we explore how our faith builds and nourishes our family lives, as well as nurtures our parent/child relationships. Join us as we learn from one another ways to foster closer family relationships in the context of creating active faith communities.
Seekers | Garth Overlook Room
The Center for Victims
ELPC member Valerie Dixon is director of family and community support at the Center for Victims. The Center’s mission is “Healing trauma, supporting victims and creating social change for a more peaceful community.” They offer a 24-hour crisis hotline and a domestic violence shelter. Valerie will talk about why this work is so important to her. She also will tell us about her work with the Black Political Empowerment Project.
Soul Food | Good Samaritan Room
Spiritual Pathways
We will continue our Lenten series on prayer with the Spiritual Pathways program, led by the Rev. Joe Hajdu, Linda Lane, Judy Roberts, and Vivienne Selia.