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 Wilderness. Pastor Patrice will preach from John 2:13–22.
Sanctuary Worship | Sunday, 11 am
Our largest service, with music from the Chancel Choir and an organ prelude prior to the service. This week, we will highlight Lottie Moon, as we continue exploring our Lenten theme, “Voices of Peace.” Pastor Randy will preach from John 1:35–42, and his sermon will be titled “What’s the Opposite of Heathen?”
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. Click the links for adult class descriptions and children and youth offerings.
Contemporaries | Harambe Room
The Psalms, a Lenten Series
Our series on the Psalms continues as Pastor Heather leads us through an exploration of the Psalms of Lament. Worship often features Psalms of praise and thanksgiving—but how do we understand, learn from, and pray with the Psalms that give voice to feelings of grief, anger, alienation, and despair? Together, we will explore Psalms of Lament and discern their relevance to us today.
Journey With Scripture | Second Floor Library
“I the Lord am your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt, the house of bondage”—Exodus 20:2.
The initial liberating act of Exodus is paradigmatic for life’s journey with God towards a new identity and terrain. It is costly. Yet we may come to respond, “I trust in you, O Lord; You are my God. My times are in your hand.’’ Journey with scripture this Lent!
Join us for this week’s readings: Exodus 20:1–17; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 1:18–25; and John 2:13–22.
Seekers | Good Samaritan Room
The History of Christianity in South Korea
Kalyn Stevwing will be with us to discuss her time as a young adult volunteer with the PC(USA) in South Korea. She will trace the history of Christianity and mission on the Korean Peninsula, as well as look at the church as it is today and what we, as American Christians, can learn and do to support our brothers and sisters in North and South Korea.
Soul Food | Third Floor Music Room
The Book of Joy by Douglas Abrams
We will discuss The Book of Joy, with the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu, led by the Rev. Joe Hajdu, David Carl, Shirley Fair, and Steve Evrard.
Young Adults | Room 224
Lenten Series
These weekly Lenten sessions will begin with discussions led by young adults, with topics of their choosing. See Wil if you’d like to start a discussion and/or provide breakfast.