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 What’s Next. Pastor Randy will preach from Acts 2:1–12.
Sanctuary Worship | Sunday, 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 2:1–12, and his sermon will be titled “A Bigger Table.”
If you’re out of town and/or unable to join us for worship, follow us on Facebook to receive a notification when we go live so that you can watch this week’s sermon.
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. Click the links for adult class descriptions and children and youth offerings.
Contemporaries | Harambe Room
Welcome Back and Introduction
Presbyterians recognize that God calls us to explore how the Christian faith can be more fully known and expressed. On our journey this year, our minds will be challenged by new ideas and our emotions stirred to gratitude; calls for action can lead us in new directions.
Journey With Scripture | Second Floor Library
“Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all”—Mark 9:35. This fall’s readings reach into the wisdom tradition of scripture—its affirmation of “lived experience” as opposed to it being diminished by “religious belief.” Ultimately, scripture arcs to the incomprehensible wisdom of life lived in, and attached to, Jesus Christ. Jesus affirms our lived experience, yet in him, the world’s wisdom gets turned upside down. Strangely, we gain unimagined abundant life serving this world.
Join us for this week’s readings: Proverbs 22:1–2, 8–9, 22–23; Psalm 125; James 2:1–17; and Mark 7:24–37.
Seekers | Garth Overlook Room
International Volunteer Experiences
Gwen Puza will talk about her experience working at a school for children in Cambodia as part of an international volunteer program. This program has various types of opportunities in many counties for anyone who is interested.
Soul Food | Third Floor Music Room
Gathering and Preview Session
Join us for a gathering and preview session led by the Rev. Joe Hajdu, Michele Bossers, and Steve Evrard.