Category: Archives 2023
Go Back and Get It
Watch Service, Dec 31
VIDEO. Sankofa is a phrase that encourages learning from the past to inform the future, reaching back to move forward, and lifting as we climb. Songs by Toni Morgan and a message by Madeleine Wright urge us to do just that.Read more
Beautiful Crèche Display
Closing Dec 31
A big Thank You to all who participated in the beautiful crèche display. If you haven't seen it, you should stop by before the New Year's Eve Watch Night service at 10 am on December 31. After the service, contributors please come by the display and pick up your crèche, or pick it up from the office next week. Again, Thank You!Read more
In Those Days
Worship, Dec 24
VIDEO. We know well the beginning of the Christmas story, “In those days . . .” But what do we do with this beloved story “in these days” of unrest, conflict, war, and fear? Let’s ask the shepherds in the fields. The scripture for this Christmas Eve worship is Luke 2:1-14.
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Christmas Eve Services
Worship, 5pm & 8pm
There will be two Christmas Eve services in the sanctuary this year: a family service at 5pm and a candlelight service at 8pm. At the 5pm family service, the Chancel Bell Choir will play, and at the 8pm service the Chancel Choir sings “Go Tell It On the Mountain” by John Abdenour.Read more
Lighting the Way
Children's Program, Dec 24
During the 10:00 morning worship service and during our 5:00 family Christmas Eve service, we will have children's sermons. After the children receive a blessing at the 10:00 am service, they will leave the sanctuary to help “light the way” by placing our farolitos along the sidewalks leading into the sanctuary.Read more
Dignity MIssion Update
Thank you!
Many thanks to all of you in the congregation who participated in filling the colorful plastic bags for the children in shelters. Thanks to many other churches 733 bags were sent to the border to make Christmas special for the children there. Our church sent 80 bags! And there are still ways for you to give.Read more
And Mary Sang
Worship, Dec 17, 8:30 & 11
God denounces the empire and makes a bold statement against greed, war, and injustice by choosing Mary, a poor, pregnant, and a soon to be homeless refugee. And, oh, how Mary can sing! Pastor Harry leads a look at Mary's song in Luke 1:46b-55.Read more
Las Posadas, Downtown Churches
Procession, Service at the Cathedral, Dec 17
This year the Cathedral Basilica is hosting a worship service to observe Las Posadas, instead of the traditional procession from church to church we have done for many years. Please join Pastor Harry in our own informal procession to the Cathedral following our 11 am service. Food will be provided following worship.
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A Season of Peace – Joy
Children's Program, Dec 17, 8:30am
This Sunday, join us for our holiday celebration and experience Joy with our children! As we get cozy by the fire with a warm mug of hot cocoa or cider, let's share the things that make us and our children wiggle with happiness. Together we can share how God acts in our lives in ways that make our hearts sing and praise God!Read morePage 1 of 20