In addition to all the wonderful LMC Christmas Eve traditions—such as lighting candles while singing Silent Night—this year you won’t want to miss the Christmas pageant! LMC children and youth will share the Christmas story. Following the service, we’ll enjoy a lovely time of fellowship and feasting on delicious holiday snacks. Please bring cookies and/or hors d’oeuvres […]
Our theme this week is “Be amazed: God Among Us.” Pastor Nathan will preach on Matthew 2:1-12. He writes, “The Wise Men journey a long time following a light, taking the star as a sign of hope that their lives would change forever. This account invites us to consider ways to hold onto hope, and […]
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. During the Christian Formation time, adults will gather in the Fellowship Hall for the first of three weeks of small group table discussions—world café style—on how LMC can be a more welcoming congregation. To keep the cafe atmosphere, there will be food! This Sunday will feature a […]
Pastor Nathan will preach on Matthew 16: 21-28. During the Christian Formation hour, we’ll hold the second of three sessions of small group table discussions—world café style—on how LMC can be a more welcoming congregation. Savory snacks will keep us energized.
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. During Sunday school, we’ll conclude our 3-week world cafe series on welcoming. We’ll enjoy a potluck meal together to mark […]
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.