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 Patrice will preach from John 3:1–15.
Sanctuary Worship | Sunday, 11 am
Our largest service, with music from the Chancel Choir and an organ prelude prior to the service. Pastor Patrice will preach from John 3:1–15 and her sermon will be titled “Under the Cloak of Darkness.”
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
The Contemporaries class has been pondering some of the most familiar invitations from Jesus, but the Bible presents tens of others for our consideration. This week, 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: Lamentations 3:31–40; Psalm 6; Revelation 2:1–17; and Mark 8:22–26.
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 Rev. Dr. Graham Standish, executive director of Samaritan Counseling, Guidance, and Consulting, will be with us to begin a three-week series on Christian mysticism. He is the author of numerous books, as well as an adjunct professor at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, a spiritual director, and a clergy coach. He also served as a pastor for 22 years.
This week, we’ll define what it means to be a Christian Mystic and gain a general understanding of the history of Christian spirituality and experience.
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, Shirley Fair, Yamuna Morgenstern, and Tom Whalen.