Here’s what’s happening in worship this week. Click the “more” link for our Church School programming.
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 Emerging. Pastor Patrice will preach from John 1:29–42.
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 Isaiah 49:1–6 and his sermon will be titled “Potentials & Possibilities.”
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
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
Luke–Acts: The Early Church
How has the ancient church inspired faithful Christian Living through the centuries? Tucker Ferda will lead us as we consider how Christians have read Acts throughout the ages.
Journey With Scripture | Second Floor Library
Epiphany can be a season of emerging consciousness and call. The apostle Paul writes, For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God (1 Corinthians 1:18). Such forgiveness, reconciliation, and peace can seem strange. Yet somehow, the reign of God is right at hand.
This week, our readings are Isaiah 49:1–7; Psalm 40:1–11; 1 Corinthians 1:1–9; and John 1:29–42. Our class will be facilitated by Jan Irvin.
Seekers | Room 234
Introduction to Teilhard de Chardin
Beginning in March, the Spiritual Life Committee will present programs on the 20th century Jesuit Pierre Teilhard de Chardin. A theologian and evolutionary paleontologist, de Chardin produced a re-understanding of the Christian faith in light of science. His works, silenced by the Vatican during his lifetime, are now being discovered and used as the impetus for a 21st Century Christianity. Join the Rev. Mary Lynn Callahan for a sneak peek into this brilliant scholar and his fascinating vision of our faith.
Soul Food | Third Floor Music Room
This week, we will discuss Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s sermon, “Loving Your Enemies,” led by Joe Hajdu, Michele Bossers, and Pam Napier-Barnes.
Young Adults | Pastor’s Conference Music Room
Prayer Time
Come connect with other young adults for biblical reflection.