A reflection by Mark Cole: For a few years in elementary school, even though my parents both worked full-time jobs, I was a beneficiary of the government’s reduced lunch program. Ever since that time, I have had a sensitive place for those who experience hunger and an appreciation for the Read more…
Third Sunday of Eastertide Service of Worship 10:30AM in the Sanctuary Worship Series: Memories of Jesus The Easter day stories from the Gospel of Luke emphasize the importance of remembering Jesus in order to understand his teaching and to recognize the risen Christ moving in our world. For the weeks of Read more…
Eastertide is the fifty days in between Easter Sunday and Pentecost. In Eastertide, the resurrection of Jesus typically continues to be the central focus of worship. On Pentecost, the focus of worship shifts to the work of the Holy Spirit through Christ’s church. On Pentecost, we celebrate the gift of Read more…
Here are the wonderful things our church has been doing during the first few months of 2017: -The March special missions offering benefited the Weekend Backpack Ministry and Midwives for Haiti. The total of the offering collected was $1,835! -The Weekend Backpack Ministry continues to buy, pack, and distribute food for Read more…
Easter Sunday Service of Worship 10:30AM in the Sanctuary Christ is risen; Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia! Prelude: This Glorious Day (by the Ginter Park Ringers) Sermon by Rev. Mandy England Cole Scripture Texts: Luke 23:44-24:12 Luke 4:18-19 Anthem: A Resurrection Declaration (featuring the Chancel Choir, and, the Midlothian High School Brass Ensemble) Read more…
Easter Sunday we will hold a Contemplative Worship Service at 8:30AM. Want to know more? Read More
Palm Sunday Service of Worship 10:30AM in the Sanctuary Processional: Hosanna, Loud Hosanna Extinguishing the Sixth Tenebrae Candle Sermon by Rev. Mandy England Cole Scripture Texts: Luke 19:29-44 Sermon Series: Journey to Jerusalem: A Life on the Way During Lent, we have been exploring the demands entailed in following Jesus. On this Palm Sunday, we Read more…
A reflection by Nancy Plott Williams: “Praying in public” are words that make some people very uncomfortable. There’s a sense of inadequacy, of fear, of sounding less-than-holy, of not being able to find the right words. And often when we say “praying in public” we mean being called on Read more…