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 Randy will preach from Mark 9:33–41. His sermon will be titled “Stopping the Blame Game.”
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 1 Corinthians 2:6–13. Her sermon will be titled “Re-Confirmation Class: Lesson #3 – Holy Spirit.”
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 celebrations.
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
What Money Can’t Buy
Pastor Randy will discuss issues of faith and economics in today’s world. We will explore the interplay between market economics and Christian morality, based on What Money Can’t Buy: The Moral Limits of Markets by Michael J. Sandel.
Journey With Scripture | Second Floor Library
“Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer”—(Psalm 19:14). September’s readings begin to explore “wisdom”—wisdom personified, wisdom public, at hand, and ultimately infinite—a grace that exceeds our wits end and grants us peace. Join us as we perhaps wisen up!
This week, our readings are Esther 7:1–6. 9-10; 9:20–22; Psalm 124; James 5:13–20; Mark 9:38–50.
Seekers | Room 234
Seekers will join the Contemporaries class in the Second Floor Parlor.
Soul Food | Room 244 and Pastor’s Conference Room
An Altar in the World
Both sections will conclude a discussion of chapter one of An Altar in the World, by Barbara Brown Taylor.
Young Adults | Session Room
Experimenting with Faith
We will explore current topics in light of a common reading experience. See Wil for your copy of The Cross in the Closet by Timothy Kurek. This book will enhance the conversation, but it is not necessary to read it to fully participate.