Been to the Mountaintop
Worship, Jan 19, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. From Mount Nebo Moses looks into the Promised Land but never gets there (Deuteronomy 34:1-5). On this Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, we look upon our land to see the promises before us. Might we ever get there? Join Pastor Harry via video at our worship service.
Six Stone Jars
Worship, Jan 12, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. Join Pastor Harry this Sunday (John 2:1-11), the third day, a wedding, no wine, six water jars, good wine appears, and disciples believe. What does this water-turning-into-wine story mean for us in our day? The 11:oo service was livestreamed. We invite you to view the service on our livestream page.
Is Christ Divided?
Adult Ed, Jan 12, 9:45am
VIDEO. This Sunday, Pastor Andrew concludes a three part course, “Is Christ Divided?” Through the Lens of Archbishops Oscar Romero and Desmond Tutu, we look at how the church of liberation challenges political and religious powers of oppression. This builds off our examinations of earlier times in prior classes. Join us in McFarland Chapel or via Zoom.
You Are My Beloved
Worship, Jan 5
VIDEO. Jesus was baptized at the age of thirty as he began his public ministry (Luke 3:15-22). Join us this Sunday as we renew our baptism with Pastor Harry, and consider how baptism might impact our lives as we begin anew this year.
The Star Stopped
Worship, Dec 29
VIDEO. The Magi follow a star to Bethlehem and the Gospel of Matthew mentions the star stopped (Matthew 2:1-12). Stars don’t stop. What might this mean and what might we consider stopping this year? Join us this Sunday as Pastor Harry leads us to explore this question.
Lessons and Carols
Worship, Dec 22
VIDEO. This Sunday, listen as Pastor Harry discusses how the voice of the prophet Micah rises today amid our lessons and carols assuring us that war need not have the last word, that the zip code for peace is Bethlehem. What in the world is God doing there? The scripture for the day is Micah 5:2-5a.
Advent Joy
Worship, Dec 15, 8:30 & 11 am
VIDEO. This Sunday, at our 11:00 service, our Chancel Choir and eSSO presents Gerald Finzi’s In terra pax, op.39, Christmas Scene. Scripture for the day is Zephaniah 3:14-20. At the 8:30 service, Pastor Harry gives a Sunday message on the scripture.
Is Christ Divided?
Adult Ed, Dec 15, 9:45am
VIDEO. This Sunday, Pastor Andrew continues a two part course, “Is Christ Divided? Making Sense of Christianity in America Today Through a Biblical, Historical and Theological Lens.” We will engage in how the life, teachings and witness of Bonhoeffer, King, Romero and Tutu faithfully addressed divided churches and divided nations.
Behold, I am sending my messenger
Worship Dec 8, 8:30am & 11am
VIDEO. Four hundred years after Malachi, John the Baptist picks up on his message and prepares the way for Jesus. Why Malachi and why now? This Sunday, Pastor Harry continues our look at the prophets with Malachi 3:1-4.
Is Christ Divided?
Adult Ed, Dec 8, 9:45am
VIDEO. This Sunday, Pastor Andrew begins a two part course, “Is Christ Divided? Making Sense of Christianity in America Today Through a Biblical, Historical and Theological Lens.” He leads us to look critically at Scripture, John Calvin, our Presbyterian confessions to Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and the Rise of Nazi Germany.
The Days are Surely Coming
Worship, Dec 1, 10am
VIDEO. During Advent we will be hearing from the prophets Jeremiah, Malachi, Zephaniah, and Micah. They don’t always say what we want to hear but we need to hear what they have to say. This Sunday, Pastor Harry starts with Jeremiah 33:14-16. Join us at 10am in the sanctuary or via livestream.
Pilate’s Fifth Question
Worship, Nov 24, 8:30& 11am
VIDEO. Pilate’s fifth question posed to Jesus holds major implications for us today. Pastor Harry invites you to come and find out what it is and how the Gospel writer John answers it. Listen to the livestream video to see the sermon.