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Christmas Eve Candlelight Services

December 24, Christmas Eve Candlelight Services 4pm; Multigenerational; Rev. Morgan McLean; Celebrate the season through story and song! All ages are welcome to participate in our “no rehearsal” pageant. 7 & 9pm; Traditional; Rev. Beth Banks, Rev. Morgan McLean, Alex Haider-Winnett, Intern & Campus Minister.  A night of peace and goodwill with carols, readings, homilies, … Continue reading Christmas Eve Candlelight Services

The Wholly (Holy) Wonder-fully Human Family

Rev. Beth Banks & Rev. Morgan McLean, Worship Leaders; Steve Burns, Worship Associate.  How is your family sacred?  Singles who find a family of chosen friends; the family with a husband and wife; same-sex couples; families with biological, adopted, and foster children; families without children; the list of possibilities is almost endless. We’ll have a … Continue reading The Wholly (Holy) Wonder-fully Human Family

Name Calling: Humility not Humiliation

Alex Haider-Winnett; Lily Roberts, Worship Associate; Juuliebells performs.  In this time of darkness and stillness, it can be useful to find new ways to listen to our deepest longing, to hear those things that call us to be together. In this sermon, I look to different stories in scripture as well as my own life … Continue reading Name Calling: Humility not Humiliation

Unknowing

Rev. Beth Banks; Jaki Leiva Conklin, Worship Associate.  When we are not given the keys to unlock the puzzles around us, we are forced to live with what ancients called “the cloud of unknowing.” The format of our monthly Sunday night Evensong services will be at the center of this service.

Evensong

Rev. Beth Banks & Alison Skinner.  Welcome the night with meditative song, a few readings, quiet, ritual, candlelight. Transition into the week with intentional, relaxed centering.

Deck the Hall

Rev. Beth Banks; Rev. Morgan McLean; Alex Haider-Winnett; Alison Skinner, Music Director.  Celebrate the season with multigenerational participation: a joyful 30 minutes of music and story, followed by beautifying our social hall and sanctuary for the holidays. Our festivities include making decorations and trimming the tree. T Those who love to sing are invited to … Continue reading Deck the Hall