Epiphany Sunday
We’ll enjoy a service of lessons and carols, and celebrate communion together. Our theme is “Epiphany: Be Amazed.” Sunday school classes will resume.
We’ll enjoy a service of lessons and carols, and celebrate communion together. Our theme is “Epiphany: Be Amazed.” Sunday school classes will resume.
On this weekend of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Pastor Richard will preach on John 1: 35–51. He writes, “This text, which picks up where last week’s reading left off, tells of Jesus calling his first disciples. Twice in the passage, potential followers of Jesus are invited to ‘Come and see.’ Martin Luther King, Jr […]
It’s Anabaptist World Fellowship Sunday! Pastor Nathan will preach on Luke 10: 25-37. He shares, “Each year, Mennonite World Conference invites all of their member churches to celebrate Anabaptist World Fellowship Sunday on the date in January closest to the adult baptism that is considered the beginning of the Anabaptist movement. This year, we focus […]
This week marks the start of a series in which each of the pastors will preach on “What peace means to me.” Pastor Richard is first and will preach on Matthew 5: 38-48. He writes, “We begin with a look at Jesus’ teaching in the Sermon on the Mount, a very common passage for Anabaptists […]
Join us for a full Italian meal in a pop-up restaurant, hosted by the MYF. Enjoy a cozy dinner with friends or celebrate Valentine’s Day early with your special someone (the Venture Club provides free babysitting!). We’ll serve dinner from 5:30-8:00 PM; contact the church office to make a reservation. Donations will support the MYF’s […]
Pastor Barb will preach on Mark 12: 28-34. She writes, “This is the second in our 3-part series about peace. Though all three pastors have chosen a New Testament scripture as our focus, this scripture identifies Jesus quoting important Old Testament texts as foundational, reminding us of an underlying consistency throughout the Bible of God’s […]
Pastor Nathan will preach on Matthew 16: 21-28. He writes, “In Christian culture, we tend to wear crosses as a proud symbol of our faith without realizing the full radical implications of its call to discipleship. When we put the cross in context, we reveal a revolutionary way to overcome evil with good.” During the […]
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent. The imposition of ashes is a physical reminder of our mortality and sin and an assurance of God’s forgiveness and salvation. All are invited to join this brief service.
We’ll begin a six-week Lenten worship series called “Dwelling in Dissonance.” Pastor Richard will preach on John 11: 1-44. The theme for our first week is Dwelling in Dissonance: Love and Grief, Glory and Belief. The writers from the Lenten materials this week note, “Throughout John 11, Jesus defies what we and the characters in […]
All are welcome to our Fill Your Bowl Potluck! We’ll have a mile-long salad bar and crockpot soups and stews.
Join us for a contemplative worship service in the style of Taizé. This simple form of worship invites worshipers to sit in the presence of God through quiet repeated music with simple lyrics, silence, and prayer. Taizé services will take place in the sanctuary on the fourth Friday of each month.
We continue our six-week Lenten worship series called “Dwelling in Dissonance.” Pastor Nathan will preach on John 13: 1-17, with the theme Dwelling in Dissonance: Obvious and Hidden. Nathan writes, “We yearn for simple and obvious explanations without dissonance. This week we are confronted with Jesus’ approach to important things like love, holiness, and even […]