Sanctuary Worship: Gifts of Women

Please join us for a special Sanctuary worship service as we celebrate the Gifts of Women.

Each year, in partnership with Presbyterian Women, ELPC selects a Sunday close to International Women’s Day (Thursday, March 8), during which we lift up the gifts of women and acknowledge the challenges that women throughout the world continue to face.

The Rev. Heather Schoenewolf will preach and her sermon will be titled “Pathway to Peace: Refusing to be Silenced.” In conjunction with ELPC’s Lenten sermon series on the “Voices of Peace,” Pastor Heather will feature the peacemaking work of Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai. Our service will include women liturgists, ushers, and greeters.

This service is held in the Sanctuary on the first floor, with an organ prelude before the service. We extend a warm welcome to our Latino friends and include several prayers in our service bulletin in English and Spanish. This is ELPC’s largest service, offering a traditional worship service with thought-provoking sermons, and the music of our Chancel Choir and organ to reinforce the spirit of praise and reverence. Like many of the great cathedrals of Europe, the compelling power and beauty of our historic, gothic-style Sanctuary enhances the spiritual experience. Children are invited to the chancel steps to hear their own message with one of the pastors. The service is led by ELPC’s senior pastor or other members of the pastoral staff. Special guest pastors or speakers periodically lead the service.

SEE DETAILS FOR THIS WEEK’S WORSHIP services HERE.