Past Worship Services

Sunday Worship

Sunday, January 22, 2023
Third Sunday after the Epiphany
8:30am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Claude
Unity in Diversity
Scripture: 
1 Corinthians 1:10–18
10:00am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Claude
Unity in Diversity
Scripture: 
1 Corinthians 1:10–18
Music: 

Chancel Choir

Sunday Worship

Sunday, January 15, 2023
Second Sunday after the Epiphany
8:30am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Andi
Cared For and Called
Scripture: 
Isaiah 49:1–7
10:00am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Andi
Cared For and Called
Scripture: 
Isaiah 49:1–7
Music: 

Chancel Choir

Sunday Worship

Sunday, January 8, 2023
Baptism of the Lord
8:30am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Claude
A Calling to Fulfill Righteousness
Scripture: 
Matthew 3:13–17
10:00am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Claude
A Calling to Fulfill Righteousness
Scripture: 
Matthew 3:13–17
Music: 

Chancel Choir
Grant Sahr, solo

11:00am

Messy Church

Preacher: 
John Smoke

Get MessyMessy Church is a different kind of service on the second Sunday of the month for parents and children to share. There will be a time to make crafts as a family, a short (and lively) time of gathering, and a family friendly lunch. This time will be about building community along with thinking about that greater power that is creator and love of all. It takes place in the church gym.

Sunday Worship

Sunday, January 1, 2023
New Year's Day
10:00am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Andi Voinovich
Finding the Star and Following it too
Scripture: 
Matthew 2:1–12

Sunday Worship

Sunday, December 25, 2022
Christmas Day
10:00am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Andi Voinovich

Christmas Eve Worship

Saturday, December 24, 2022
4:00pm

Christmas Eve Family Worship

Preacher: 
Pastor John Smoke
Music: 

Angel Choir
Cherub Choir
Chorister Choir

Connection Choir

A worship celebration specially geared toward children, with music provided by the Children's Choirs (Angel, Cherub, Chorister, and Connection Choirs). Rev. John Smoke will share the message.

9:00pm

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Claude King
Music: 

Chancel Choir

A traditional service featuring the Chancel Choir and a candlelight carol-sing.

11:00pm

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Claude King
Music: 

Chapel Choir

A traditional Christmas Eve service featuring the Chapel Choir and a carol-sing to greet the first moments of Christmas morning. The message will be given by Pastor Claude King.

Sunday Worship

Sunday, December 18, 2022
Fourth Sunday of Advent
8:30am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Claude
God Is With Us
Scripture: 
Matthew 1:18–25
10:00am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Claude
God Is With Us
Scripture: 
Matthew 1:18–25
Music: 

Chancel Choir
Chapel Choir
Scott Hudson, solo; Chris Hudson, piano

Sunday Worship

Sunday, December 11, 2022
Third Sunday of Advent
10:00am

Worship Service

Ringing in the Season
Handbell Lessons and Carols
Music: 

Chancel Ringers
Westminster Ringers

11:00am

Messy Church

Preacher: 
John Smoke

Get MessyMessy Church is a different kind of service on the second Sunday of the month for parents and children to share. There will be a time to make crafts as a family, a short (and lively) time of gathering, and a family friendly lunch. This time will be about building community along with thinking about that greater power that is creator and love of all. It takes place in the church gym.

Sunday Worship

Sunday, December 4, 2022
Second Sunday of Advent
10:00am

Worship Service

Godspell
Music: 

Chancel Choir
Chorister Choir
Cherub Choir

The Chancel Choir is excited to present a concert version of Godspell, a musical based on the Gospel according to St. Matthew, in which a group of diverse clowns becomes followers of Jesus aided by his assistant, John the Baptist/Judas.

Sunday Worship

Sunday, November 27, 2022
First Sunday of Advent
8:30am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Andi
Keep Awake
Scripture: 
Matthew 24:36–44
10:00am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Andi
Keep Awake
Scripture: 
Matthew 24:36–44
Music: 

Gwen Clore, handbell solo
Emileigh Gallagher, solo; Cassie Gallagher, flute
Ryan Doherty and Grant Sahr, duet

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