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Imposition of Ashes & Ash Wednesday Service

Wednesday, February 17, 2021   Ash Wednesday worship marks the beginning of Lent: a season of spiritual preparation as we journey toward the promised land of Easter. Join us today in front of the Martin house  for the imposition of ashes between noon and 1:00 p.m. Please remember to wear your mask and social [...]

Imposition of Ashes & Ash Wednesday Service2021-02-17T10:46:44-05:00

In the Desert with Thomas Merton – Lenten Series

One of the dominant images we have for Lent is wilderness. Lent is the forty-day season when we prepare for Easter. It corresponds to Jesus’ forty-day sojourn in the wilderness at the beginning of his ministry. Some of the Biblical symbolism is obvious. Just as Israel learned to follow God in the wilderness (in [...]

In the Desert with Thomas Merton – Lenten Series2021-02-15T14:39:24-05:00

A Letter to the Congregation – January 19, 2021

January 19, 2021 Dear Friends in Christ, The question continues to be asked: when will we be together in church again? We’re at the point that some optimism is warranted. Many church members have been vaccinated. And so the session has begun to discuss when and how we can return safely to in-person worship [...]

A Letter to the Congregation – January 19, 20212021-01-26T12:01:57-05:00

Advent Devotional Liturgies – Week of Love

We won’t get to enjoy Advent in the sanctuary this year. We’ll be worshiping on living room couches and at kitchen tables. But even when we’re apart, we recognize our togetherness—with one another, with God—through our worship. This year, we encourage you to join in worship by lighting Advent candles and sharing in a [...]

Advent Devotional Liturgies – Week of Love2020-12-10T12:12:31-05:00

Advent Devotional Liturgies – Week of Joy

We won’t get to enjoy Advent in the sanctuary this year. We’ll be worshiping on living room couches and at kitchen tables. But even when we’re apart, we recognize our togetherness—with one another, with God—through our worship. This year, we encourage you to join in worship by lighting Advent candles and sharing in a [...]

Advent Devotional Liturgies – Week of Joy2020-12-10T12:07:57-05:00
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