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 Opening Doors. Pastor Heather will preach from Matthew 11:28–30.
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 Luke 24:13–28 and his sermon will be titled “We Must Walk Forward.” We also will celebrate Stewardship Sunday! Bring your pledge card to worship. Bring along some non-perishable food items to support those in need. Build up yourself, body, and soul by re-committing your time and treasures to the ministries we do today, seeking to meet the needs of East Liberty tomorrow!
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
Syria—Geopolitics, Revolution, and War
Bob Ross will offer a geographer’s perspective on the current crisis in Syria, and touch on the connection between the refugee crisis and Iraq, Afghanistan, and Palestine.
Journey With Scripture | Second Floor Library
Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing. This gospel reading, part of Luke’s crucifixion narrative, ends the three-year Lectionary cycle of scripture readings. It witnesses to Christ’s forgiving action on the cross. We yearn to be transformed from recklessness and violence to God’s kingdom of peace. The forgiveness of God is essential for this transformation. Join us as we reflect on these readings:
This week, our readings are Isaiah 65:17–25; Isaiah 12; 2 Thessalonians 3:6–13; and Luke 21:5–19.
Seekers | Room 234
Hospice Care
A presentation by the Rev. Dr. Darrell Knopp will provide insight as to the spiritual challenges and needs of hospice patients and their families during a most critical period in the lives of dying persons.
Soul Food | Third Floor Music Room
This week, we will conclude our discussion of chapter four of The Gift of Being Yourself, led by Joe Hajdu, Shirley Fair, and Judy Roberts.