Category: Video
Watch Night Service
Worship, Dec 31, 5:30pm
VIDEO. We welcome Mr. Little V. West, Esq., to the pulpit to lead our Watch Night Service on New Year’s Eve at 5:30 pm. Watch Night has long been a sacred time of reflection and anticipation, dating back to December 31, 1862, when enslaved people gathered in hope on the eve of the Emancipation Proclamation. In that same spirit, we will honor the year past while looking faithfully toward the future.Read more
In the Midst of Lamenting
Worship, Dec 28, 10am
VIDEO. This Sunday Janis Chitwood weaves together the story of Mary and Joseph fleeing to Egypt because of the terror of Herod (Matthew 2:13-23) and Isaiah's reminders of the gracious deeds of the Lord who is with us in all things (Isaiah 63: 1-7) even when Israel is in exile.Read more
Christmas Eve Services
Worship, Dec 24, 5pm & 8pm
VIDEO. Join Pastor Andrew to celebrate the birth of the Christ child as we hold two services on Christmas Eve. Our 5:00 service embraces the families with candles, songs, bells, and youth participation. Our 8:00 service is a traditional worship service with candles, songs, and our trumpeter Jan McDonald.Read more
It Happened in This Way
Worship, Dec 21, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. Join the Rev. San Williams as he leads us in worship on this fourth Sunday in Advent, and we focus on Joseph and the scandal surrounding Jesus’ birth. Scriptures for the day are Isaiah 7:10-16 and Matthew 1:1-25. Our MorningSong service at 8:30 is in Pope Hall and our traditional service at 11:00 is in the sanctuary and via livestream.Read more
Lessons and Carols
Worship, Dec 14, 11am
VIDEO. On the Third Sunday in Advent, we light the third candle in the Advent wreath and delight in a worship service of Lessons and Carols. Our 11:00 service is in the sanctuary and via livestream. Pastor Andrew officiates this service, and Linda Raney directs our Chancel Choir.Read more
What Time Is It?
Adult Ed, Dec 14, 9:45am
VIDEO. Diana Butler Bass writes, "Advent is more than waiting for Christmas presents and even more than waiting for the birth of baby Jesus. Advent is about longing for another world, groaning for justice, and aching for oppression to end. For Christians, Jesus’ birth marks the beginning of the end for the empires of the world.”Read more
Our Bond with Jesus and Each Other
Worship, Dec 7, 10am
VIDEO. Paul is livid with Christians in Corinth for the way they messed up The Lord's supper. Rev. Jim Brown will share some of his own experiences with the Lord's supper and focus on how we can avoid missing the mark as did the Corinthians. The scripture for the day is 1 Corinthians 11:17-26, 33-34. Join us at 10am in the sanctuary or via livestream.Read more
Getting to Yes
Worship, Nov 30, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. Psalm 25 1-7 and Luke 1:26-38. “A Messenger was sent from God.” How can we be open to the fact that there are angels hovering ’round? Join the Rev. Lee Walters this Sunday in our worship services in Pope Hall at 8:30 and in the sanctuary and via livestream at 11:00.Read more
Addressing the Climate Crisis
Adult Ed, Nov 30, 9:45am
VIDEO. Join Pastor Andrew and Jen Black as they discuss "What Role Must the Church Play in Addressing the Climate Crisis." Leading scientists recently released a report on the dire need to address climate change. What is science telling us and what role must our church play as a responsible steward of God’s creation?Read morePage 3 of 18