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 Joy. Pastor Heather will preach from Luke 1:39–55.
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 Acts 16:16–34, and his sermon will be titled “Setting Captors Free.”
Taizé Stations of the Cross | 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 Inauguration of Jesus’ Ministry
At the beginning of his ministry, Jesus read Scripture and addressed the congregation in the synagogue of his home town of Nazareth. Find out what the fuss was all about.
Journey With Scripture | Second Floor Library
“The Lord is king! Clouds and thick darkness are all around him; righteousness and justice are the foundations of his throne”—Psalm 97:1–2. How is God so obscured yet so transparent? And how does the risen Lord assure the church of the continual presence and rule of this just God in a violent world? How do we gauge any leadership? Join us in May as we read Scripture and ponder such questions.
This week, Lora Bethea will lead us. Our readings are May 8: Acts 16:16–34; Psalm 97; John 17:20–26; and Revelation 22:12–14,16–17, 20–21.
Seekers | Room 234
How acquainted are you with the Holy Spirit?
Dr. Lois Lang, a spiritual director and a former ELPC staff member, will conclude our focus on the Holy Spirit as seen in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments.
Soul Food | Third Floor Music Room
This week, Joe Hajdu, Shirley Fair, and Sel Whitaker will lead a discussion of a daily meditation by Fr. Richard Rohr. Printed copies will be provided.