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 Moving On. Pastor Patrice will preach from Matthew 7:24–29 .
Sanctuary Worship | Sunday, at 11 am
Our largest service, with music from the Chancel Choir and an organ prelude prior to the service. This week, the Rev. Heather Schoenewolf will preach from Matthew 28:16–20. Her sermon will be titled “Re-Confirmation Class Lesson 6: Mission.”
Taizé | 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 worship. 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
Defense for Children International, Palestine
Brad Parker, international advocacy officer and attorney, will talk about how Defense for Children International, Palestine, is promoting and protecting children’s human rights.
Journey With Scripture | Second Floor Library
“God has made my heart faint…if only I could vanish in darkness”—Job 23:16, 17. October’s readings continue to explore wisdom traditions, including the Book of Job. Through extreme suffering, Job engages God and friends. He emerges with radical new images of God and the world—faith becomes far richer, more complex. Join us as we journey with Job.
This week, Mark Blank will serve as facilitator. Our readings are: Job 38:1–7, (34–41); Psalm 104:1–9, 24, 35c; Hebrews 5:1–10; and Mark 10:35–45.
Seekers | Room 234
Rebellious Women of the Bible and why they Matter
Mary Schinhofen, retired educator, has always been fascinated by the stories of the Bible. She will share with us her analysis and reflections about the women of the Bible.
This week, our lesson is “The Outsiders.” In spite of being viewed with suspicion by society, several women from surrounding tribes had a surprising influence upon Jewish history. We will hear and discuss their stories.
Soul Food | Third Floor Music Room
We will have our second session in our new location for a concluding discussion of chapter two of An Altar in the World, by Barbara Brown Taylor.