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
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Worship with Us | Week of January 14
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 from 1 Samuel 3:1–20, on the theme, Back the Beginning.
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 1 Samuel 3:1–20, and deliver her sermon, titled “Back to the Beginning: Succession Planning.”
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
Join us to experience Taizé’s prayerful songs and quiet meditations. Pastor BJ will lead us.
Stewardship Campaign Update
As of December 20, 2023, ELPC received 154 pledges, totaling $499,448. Thank you for your generous pledges to date! We are excited that we have almost reached our goal of 175 pledging units, as support of our church’s ministry is a call for ALL of us.
We are striving to raise $655,000 in order to best support the ministries of our church. Will you consider pledging if you haven’t already? Will you consider increasing your pledge if you can? Will you consider volunteering your time and talent toward our shared ministry together? Any offering to God’s glory will further the ministries of our church and our shared proclamation of the Good news of God’s love in Christ!
Worship with Us | Week of January 7
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 from Genesis 1:1–5, on the theme, Back the Beginning. We also will celebrate Communion.
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 Genesis 1:1–5, and deliver her sermon, titled “Back to the Beginning: Origin Stories.” We also will celebrate Communion.
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
Join us to experience Taizé’s prayerful songs and quiet meditations. Pastor BJ will lead us.
Church School Classes | January 7
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
New Year’s Updates From Your PNC
Dear ELPC Members, Friends and Staff,
The PNC is thrilled to announce that our Ministry Discernment Profile (MDP) has been posted and is available for potential candidates to apply for our pastoral position. The MDP is accessible from the church’s website for you to view and read. As you heard in Linda’s update last month, the MDP reflects who we are as a church, along with the talents and skills needed in our next pastoral leader. If you know of anyone who is interested in serving in this position, direct them to our MDP and encourage them to apply.
Pastoral Message | January 2024
I am writing this on December 18, 7 days before Christmas and 14 days before we turn the page on the year 2023. I suspect that, like me, many of you are contemplating the year that is about to end and the year that is ahead. As a congregation, we have accomplished many things in 2023. Read More
Worship with Us | Week of December 31
Here’s what’s happening this week in worship. As a reminder, there will be no Journey worship service on Sunday, December 31.
New Year’s Eve Sanctuary Worship | Sunday, 11 am
Our largest service, with music from the Chancel Choir and an organ prelude prior to the service. The Rev. Henk Bossers will preach from Luke 2:22–40, and deliver his sermon, titled “Presentation.”
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
Join us to experience Taizé’s prayerful songs and quiet meditations. Pastor BJ will lead us.
No Church School Classes | December 24 or 31
There will be no Church School classes on Sundays, December 24 or 31. Classes for learners of all ages will resume on Winter Rally Day, Sunday, January 7.
Worship with Us | Week of December 24
Here’s what’s happening this week in worship. As a reminder, there will be no Journey worship service on Sundays, December 24 or 31, and no Taizé Prayer Service on Wednesday, December 27.
Christmas Eve Sanctuary Worship | Sunday, 11 am
Our largest service, with music from the Chancel Choir and an organ prelude prior to the service. Pastor BJ will preach from Luke 2:1–20, and deliver his sermon, titled “Good News of GREAT Joy.”
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).
Christmas Eve Friends & Family Service | Saturday, 4 pm
Celebrate the birth of Jesus at our early Christmas Eve service. This family friendly service will feature an intergenerational celebration of Christ’s birth—with many of the families in our congregation, carols, Communion, and a candle-lit version of Silent Night.
The Rev. Ashley DeTar Birt, our guest preacher, will preach from Luke 2:1–14., and deliver her sermon, titled “Wonderful Christmas.”
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).
Christmas Eve Traditional Service | Saturday, 10 pm
Celebrate the birth of Jesus at our traditional Candlelight Christmas Eve service. Special prelude music will begin at 9:30 pm, and will include The Brass Roots, soloists, and the Adult Choir—along with special readings and lighting of candles while we sing Silent Night.
Pastor Patrice will preach from Luke 2:1–14, and deliver her sermon, titled “An Extraordinarily Ordinary Night.”
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).