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Church School Classes | October 16

Here’s a list of what’s happening this week in our Church School classes. We offer Christian Education classes for persons of all ages, from infancy through adulthood, on Sundays, 9:45–10:45 am, unless otherwise noted. Read more about our adult classes and children and youth offerings. Read More

Worship with Us | Week of October 16

Here’s what’s happening this week in worship.

Journey Worship | Sunday, 8:45 am

An interactive, energetic service for those seeking a fresh encounter with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Pastor Heather will preach on the theme, Set in Motion.

Join us on Zoom on your computer, mobile device, or tablet. If you’d like to join by telephone, call 929.205.6099 and enter Meeting ID 188 135 194 when prompted (press # if asked for a personal ID).

Sanctuary Worship | Sunday, 11 am

Our largest service, with music from the Chancel Choir and an organ prelude prior to the service. Pastor Heather will preach from Acts 8:4–8, 26–40, and deliver her sermon, titled “Getting Out of the Way.”

Download this week’s bulletin to follow along and read about upcoming events. Join us in person or watch our livestream on YouTube or Facebook. If you’d like to join by telephone, call 929.205.6099 and enter Meeting ID 188 135 194 when prompted (press # if asked for a personal ID).

Taizé Prayer Service | Wednesday, 7 pm

Taize’s prayerful songs and quiet meditation will ponder Jeremiah’s mysterious promise of the God’s law on our hearts. Pastor BJ will lead us.

Interim Pastor Nominating Committee Update | October 2022

In May 2022, ELPC members were nominated to form the Interim Pastor Nominating Committee (IPNC). They include: Hollen Barmer, Damon Bethea, Douglas Cooper, Becky Gloninger, Polly Mattila (chairperson), Andrew Simpson, and Cami Teacoach. Our first meeting was led by the Rev. Brian Wallace (Presbytery Staff) and the Rev. Dr. Vincent Kolb (Committee on Ministry Transition Liaison) with the purpose of orienting the IPNC to the interim pastor search process. Read More

Worship with Us | Week of October 9

Here’s what’s happening this week in worship.

Journey Worship | Sunday, 8:45 am

An interactive, energetic service for those seeking a fresh encounter with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Pastor Patrice will preach from Jeremiah 29:1, 4–7 on the theme, Set in Motion.

Join us on Zoom on your computer, mobile device, or tablet. If you’d like to join by telephone, call 929.205.6099 and enter Meeting ID 188 135 194 when prompted (press # if asked for a personal ID).

Sanctuary Worship | Sunday, 11 am

Our largest service, with music from the Chancel Choir and an organ prelude prior to the service. Pastor Patrice will preach from Jeremiah 29:1, 4–7, and deliver her sermon, titled “In the Meantime.”

Download this week’s bulletin to follow along and read about upcoming events. Join us in person or watch our livestream on YouTube or Facebook. If you’d like to join by telephone, call 929.205.6099 and enter Meeting ID 188 135 194 when prompted (press # if asked for a personal ID).

Taizé Prayer Service | Wednesday, 7 pm

Taize’s prayerful songs and quiet meditation will dwell in the apostle Paul’s invitation to rejoice, pray, and give thanks. Pastor BJ will lead us.

Church School Classes | October 9

Here’s a list of what’s happening this week in our Church School classes. We offer Christian Education classes for persons of all ages, from infancy through adulthood, on Sundays, 9:45–10:45 am, unless otherwise noted. Read more about our adult classes and children and youth offerings. Read More

Pastoral Message | October 2022

I hope that each of you had an opportunity to participate in Rally Day last month. It was an exciting day in the life of our congregation—Journey Worship resumed with Gerald Savage as our new Journey Music Director; after a several-year hiatus due to Covid, breakfast was served; Church School classes were well attended; and both worship services were spirit-filled! The following Sunday, at the “new” Church Life Extravaganza, members took to the streets, came together as a church and community for food, fun, fellowship, and to share ministry information. It seems that church, as we knew it pre-Covid, had returned! You might say that everything old was new again. And yet, I suspect that as church life returns to some semblance of normal, things may not ever be exactly the same. Read More

Church School Classes | October 2

Here’s a list of what’s happening this week in our Church School classes. We offer Christian Education classes for persons of all ages, from infancy through adulthood, on Sundays, 9:45–10:45 am, unless otherwise noted. Read more about our adult classes and children and youth offerings. Read More

Worship with Us | Week of October 2

Here’s what’s happening this week in worship.

Journey Worship | Sunday, 8:45 am

An interactive, energetic service for those seeking a fresh encounter with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Pastor Patrice will preach on the theme, Set in Motion. Communion will be celebrated.

Join us on Zoom on your computer, mobile device, or tablet. If you’d like to join by telephone, call 929.205.6099 and enter Meeting ID 188 135 194 when prompted (press # if asked for a personal ID).

Sanctuary Worship | Sunday, 11 am

Our largest service, with music from the Chancel Choir and an organ prelude prior to the service. Pastor Patrice will preach from Luke 6:17–26 and deliver her sermon, titled “Blessings and Woes.” Communion will be celebrated.

Download this week’s bulletin to follow along and read about upcoming events. Join us in person or watch our livestream on YouTube or Facebook. If you’d like to join by telephone, call 929.205.6099 and enter Meeting ID 188 135 194 when prompted (press # if asked for a personal ID).

Taizé Prayer Service | Wednesday, 7 pm

Taize’s prayerful songs and quiet meditation will contemplate seeking the welfare of our city with the prophet Jeremiah. The Rev. John Titus will lead us.

Worship with Us | Week of September 25

Here’s what’s happening this week in worship.

Journey Worship | Sunday, 8:45 am

An interactive, energetic service for those seeking a fresh encounter with the gospel of Jesus Christ. This week, we welcome the Rev. Shanea Leonard (they/them) as our guest preacher. They will preach from Isaiah 43:19 on the theme, Gathering.

Join us on Zoom on your computer, mobile device, or tablet. If you’d like to join by telephone, call 929.205.6099 and enter Meeting ID 188 135 194 when prompted (press # if asked for a personal ID).

Sanctuary Worship | Sunday, 11 am

Our largest service, with music from the Chancel Choir and an organ prelude prior to the service. This week, we welcome the Rev. Shanea Leonard (they/them) as our guest preacher. They will preach from Isaiah 43:19, and deliver their sermon, titled “Becoming.”

Download this week’s bulletin to follow along and read about upcoming events. Join us in person or watch our livestream on YouTube or Facebook. If you’d like to join by telephone, call 929.205.6099 and enter Meeting ID 188 135 194 when prompted (press # if asked for a personal ID).

Taizé Prayer Service | Wednesday, 7 pm

Taize’s prayerful songs and quiet meditation will ponder the invitation to courage from Timothy. The Rev. John Titus will lead us.

Church School Classes | September 25

Here’s a list of what’s happening this week in our Church School classes. We offer Christian Education classes for persons of all ages, from infancy through adulthood, on Sundays, 9:45–10:45 am, unless otherwise noted. Read more about our adult classes and children and youth offerings. Read More