Lifelong Spiritual Formation: Choosing Intentionality
Worship, Jun 21, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. This Sunday, Pastor Ashley continues a summer sermon series titled “Reimagining Life Together,” which is inspired by the PC(USA)’s Seven Marks of Vital Congregations. This week we look to the ancient words of Deuteronomy for wisdom regarding how to grow in faith over time and intentionally share our faith with the next generation.
Going the Extra Mile
Worship, Jun 14, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. On the journey of life, how do we deal with the 4 Ds that arise along life’s path: Dismay, Disillusionment, Disappointment and Discouragement? Pastor Andrew draws on a biblical story of the struggles of Jesus’ earliest followers and real life examples of ordinary people during the civil rights movement to remind us that personal and social transformation are still possible.
Worship that Matters: Peace from the Church to the City
Worship, Jun 7, 10am
VIDEO. This Sunday, Pastor Ashley begins a summer sermon series titled “Reimagining Life Together.” This series is inspired by the PC(USA)’s Seven Marks of Vital Congregations and will help us explore the characteristics of healthy, spiritually vibrant congregations during this time of pastoral transition.
The Hearts of Children Aching for Home
Worship, May 31, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. Rev. Jim Brown’s sermon this Sunday will focus on “The Hearts of Children Aching for Home” (from Prayer of the Children a hauntingly beautiful choral work by Kurt Bestor). We will hear about Melissa seen here in her doctor’s arms in Bethlehem, now thriving after 5 months of loving care. And our choir will sing the choral piece.
Gifted with the Spirit, Gifted by the Spirit
Worship, May 24, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. This Pentecost Sunday, Pastor Ashley leads us to look at what it means to us as individuals and as the body of Christ to be gifted with the Spirit and to bring our gifts to the work we feel called to do in the world. The scriptures for the day are: Acts 2:1-21 and 1 Corinthians 12:1-13.
Living in Light of Eternity
Worship, May 17, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. This Sunday, Pastor Ashley concludes our Eastertide sermon series titled Living as Easter People. As we struggle to remain faithful in these times, we’ll look to the final chapters of 1 Peter which remind us that God has called us to eternal glory in Christ and which encourage us to be guided by a longer view of time and live with God’s end in mind.
Living as Ones Who Bless
Worship, May 10, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. This Sunday, Pastor Ashley continues our Eastertide sermon series titled Living as Easter People. This Sunday’s message challenges us to live as ones who bless. The scriptures for the day are Psalm 34:11-22 and 1 Peter 3:8-22. The 8:30 service is in Pope Hall and the 11:00 service is in the sanctuary and via livestream.
What in Heaven’s Name Is All This?
Adult Ed, Apr 12, 19, & 26, 9:45am
VIDEOS. Have questions about the pastoral transition process and who is responsible for what? Wondering what the Congregational Mission Study and the work of Transitional Ministry are all about? Ready to talk about where you’ve been, where your are now, and what God may be calling you to do as a congregation? In April Pastor Ashley takes us through a “Crash Course in Pastoral Transition.”
Living as God’s Own
Worship, May 3, 10am
VIDEO. This Sunday, Pastor Ashley continues our Eastertide sermon series titled Living as Easter People. This Sunday focuses on where we find our identity as we explore “Living as God’s Own.” The scriptures for the day are Psalm 118:1, 19-24 and 1 Peter 2:1-10. There is one service at 10:00 in the sanctuary and via livestream.
Living into Hope
Worship, Apr 26, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. In this season of Eastertide, Pastor Ashley begins a new sermon series called Living as Easter People. The first sermon this Sunday focuses on Living into Hope even in troubling times. The scriptures for the day are Isaiah 51:1-6 and 1 Peter 1:1-9, 13-25. Services are held at 8:30 in Pope Hall and at 11:00 in the sanctuary and via livestream.
Embodiment: Earth Day Edition
Worship, Apr 19, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. In this dynamic dialogical sermon, Pastor Andrew and L.V. West engage in a conversation about what does it mean to embody our faith today as Christians in America. Journey with these two law school classmates as they discuss what these texts mean for our spirituality, work, witness Earth Day, and social justice. The scriptures for the day are Genesis 2:4-7 and Ezekiel 3:1-11.
Easter Faith, Easter Doubt
Worship, Apr 12, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. This Sunday morning Pastor Ashley leads us in two worship services. The MorningSong service is held in Pope Hall at 8:30, and the traditional service is held at 11:00 in the sanctuary. Scriptures for the day are 1 Peter 1:3-9 and John 20:19-31 (the story of Doubting Thomas). The 11:00 service is also available via livestream.