Inclusive, Child Cherishing, Outreach and Mission Minded
Not sure where this is used if at all, seems to overlap with Worship category.
Continuing with the theme, Those Who Dream Change Everything, we considered the dream of Jacob. We wondered about God’s presence in our lives with messages of connection and hope when about to do a scary thing. Pastor Amy and Olivia led Sunday School. Learn More
We will launch a new theme for the weeks leading up to June 19 – Those Who Dream Change Everything. Through various stories of dreams and visions found in the scripture, we will explore this theme wondering what God is yet calling from UCW in its ministry.
Mother’s Day Candles – During this service, we will light candles as we honor and remember those who have been as mothers to us. Learn More
On this Sunday Guest Preacher Matt Carriker will preach and lead worship as both Pastors Amy and Wendy will be away. Rev. Matt, Pastor of Agape Spiritual Community in Weston, is well known to UCW and we are grateful to add his voice in worship on this day. We will also celebrate communion. Learn More
On this Sunday we will consider the scripture from Second Corinthians
”But we have this treasure in clay jars…” Young voices will help interpret these words for us as well as images of Japanese pottery. Come consider what God can do with crackpots! Learn More
We begin this Holy Week with our intergenerational Palm Sunday service, led by our youth. We will wave our palms high and hear the story of Holy Week (in age-appropriate ways) in this special service. We hope you will join us in-person or on Zoom.
Children and youth of all ages are invited to remain in the sanctuary for this special service. Our Prayground in the Memorial Chapel will also be available with special Palm Sunday crafts and materials. Learn More
Our Mission Team will take the lead in worship on this day – sharing stories of our partners in ministry and what we are learning about our neighbors as we serve. We will break bread in communion and prepare to dedicate our giving for the coming year for the Annual Campaign. Learn More
We will hear the story of a squabble in the early church and how it was resolved by turning to discernment, encouragement and grace. Come hear how making it through a church fight is a healthy sign for us today!
Pastor Amy and our staff teacher, Olivia, will lead children and youth in exploring how they can share their gifts during Sunday School, and then kids will return to the sanctuary just before the time of offering. Learn More
This Sunday begins our Stewardship season, and we will gather in-person and online. A practice of Welcome and Testimony will be launched with a first offering by Jaap van Reijendam. As we continue exploring the question, “Who Is Our Neighbor,” we will hear stories of how this church has shared God’s love with its members and neighbors.
Pastor Amy and our staff teacher, Olivia, will lead children and youth in exploring how they can share their gifts during Sunday School, and then kids will return to the sanctuary just before the time of offering. Learn More
As a way to address the question, Who is our Neighbor? we will celebrate our ministry partners in Nicaragua. As most know, our church has a nearly 20 year relationship with the community of San Juan del Sur. While we aren’t able to travel this year to serve in-person, we will join them over Zoom, and in with Spirit, commitment, story, and prayer. Please join us for this special service.
This intergenerational service will be meaningful and engaging for all ages! Our Children’s Ministry teacher Olivia will also be available to lead kids in their own activities in our new Prayground. Learn More
The season of Lent begins a series on the next question in our Transition journey – Who Is Our Neighbor? Pastor Amy preached on the story of Saul and his life-changing experience on the road to Damascus. We found nourishment for our Lenten journey as we shared the bread and cup of Communion. Those joining on Zoom were invited to bring their own cracker or bread, and juice or water.
Our new Lenten Prayer Station, “God’s Doors Are Open to All,” was available, along with our labyrinth.
Children and Youth were invited to in-person Sunday School before returning to share Communion. They started their Lenten journey by planting bulbs and creating Alleluia butterflies. Learn More