Category: Worship
God Is Still Great!
Worship, Nov 9, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. What are and who are our “so called gods”? This Sunday the Rev. Dr. Amantha Barbee entreats us to focus on God and live with praise in every way possible. Scriptures for the day are Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21 and 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17. Join us as we welcome the return of this beloved minister.Read more
All Saints Day
Worship, Nov 2, 10am
VIDEO. As is our tradition, our All Saints’ Day worship service is devoted to remembering those loved ones who have passed away since the last All Saints’ Day. This year, our choir sings a portion of "Mozart’s Requiem in d minor" throughout the service. During the final hymn “For All the Saints,” the names of those to be remembered will be read between verses.Read more
Living in a Soundbite Culture
Worship, Oct 26, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. We live in a soundbite culture. How comfortable are you in explaining your faith? What values do you stand for? How must we reexamine key biblical text to better understand what they mean for America today. Pastor Andrew provides comfort, challenge and insight as he helps us wrestle with the practical application of John 3:16.Read more
Why I Am a Presbyterian
Worship, Oct 19, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. Why would anyone end up in the land of Presbyterians, heirs of John Calvin and the Reformed Tradition? Why are you a Presbyterian? The Rev. Dr. Frank Yates' sermon explores this fascinating tribe still seeking to serve Jesus Christ in these very challenging times. The day's scripture is I Corinthians 13.Read more
Singing at Midnight
Worship, Oct 12, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. "For in hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what is seen? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience." (Romans 8:24-25 ) The Rev. San Williams encourages us to "sing at midnight," keeping faith in the darkest of times. The scriptures for the day are Acts 16:19-26; Luke 18:1-8.Read more
When Is Enough Enough?
Worship, Oct 5, 10am
VIDEO. This Sunday the Rev. Canon Raymond Raney looks closely at Luke 12:13-21, where Jesus tells the parable of the Rich Fool and contrasts it to St. Francis of Assisi who was born wealthy and converted to a life of poverty, love and service to others. When is enough enough for us? Join us at 10am in our sanctuary and via livestream.Read more
Blessing of the Animals
Worship, Oct 5, 10am
Pastor Andrew invites you to bring your “iguanas, pet fish, dogs, and cats” to worship on Sunday, as he and the Rev. Canon Raney bless the animals in the tradition of St. Francis of Assisi. If it would be impractical to bring them but you would like the blessing, bring photos of your pets. Animals have meant so much to so many of us. We rejoice in this time to show them our love.Read more
Finding Pedernal
Worship, Sep 28, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. When you are feeling lost what gets you back on track? Join us at our worship service when the Rev. Dr. John Lentz explores this question with us. The scripture for the day is Matthew 6:25-34. Dr. Lentz is our first candidate for Transitional Pastor so we do hope you will join us. The 8:30 service is in Pope Hall and the 11:00 service is held in the sanctuary and via livestream.Read more
The Neighbor Loophole
Worship, Sep 21, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. While almost everyone has heard of the Good Samaritan parable, most don't realize the radical implications Jesus had in mind. This parable is yet another call to life altering discipleship that Jesus constantly taught. Join us as the Rev. Dr. John Nelsen explores not only how it affects you, but millions of others.Read morePage 7 of 23