UCC Disaster Ministries: “Severe Storms 2021”Our special offering for January will support UCC disaster relief efforts in areas affected by severe storms, including Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee and Illinois, hit by an extreme tornado. Every dollar we contribute goes directly to help people in need, working with local churches and community organizations. UCC efforts focus on […]
Kermit’s Korner: New Year
This month’s Kermit’s Korner is a resource for your holiday celebrations, with examples of menu items that will tickle your tastebuds, while at the same time, protecting the planet and your health! I have included foods you can buy and simple “recipes”, which are tweaks to classics. All of my suggestions are vegan, many are […]
Loving, Connected
Dear friends, Loving. Connected. Inclusive. Safe. These are the values we articulated as we began to plan our return to in-person worship. These values have shaped the layers of protection we have put into place. They have shaped our commitment to offering Zoom options for our services. Staff members, especially Rick and Nicola, have been […]
Magnified
Luke 1:46-55 Rev. Dr. Deborah L. Clark December 19, 2021 Her name was Margaret Patrick. A stately woman, she was friendly, active, and fiercely independent. She loved doing things for other people, and hated to let anyone do things for her. And then she had a stroke, which left her unable to use the right side of her body. She […]
Re-Finding Our Fine
Malachi 3:1-4; Luke 3:1-6 Rev. Dr. Deborah L. Clark December 5, 2021 “It makes it sound like we’re supposed to be perfect,” Norma said with a look of distaste on her face. Then she shivered and pulled her coat closer. We were sitting outside in the not-very-warm sun and the gusty wind, six of us […]
Weighed Down; Raised Up
Luke 21:25-36 Rev. Dr. Deborah L. Clark November 28, 2021 Every year, on the first Sunday in Advent, I struggle with the recommended scripture reading, often called The Little Apocalypse. On the heels of Thanksgiving gratitude, as we shift focus to the tender story of a baby’s birth, we read harsh words warning of destruction […]
Chat, Pray, Love December
Sunday Morning WorshipSundays at 10:00am, In person and/or via ZoomJoin us for worship every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. We will email a song sheet each Sunday morning for anyone who would like to follow along from home. Sunday School with Karen NellIn December, Christian Explorers will gather with their Sunday school friends in the Tent of Meeting […]
Kermit’s Korner: Holiday Celebrations
This month’s Kermit’s Korner is a resource for your holiday celebrations, with examples of menu items that will tickle your tastebuds, while at the same time, protecting the planet and your health! I have included foods you can buy and simple “recipes”, which are tweaks to classics. All of my suggestions are vegan, many are […]
Worship December
In December we will worship in the sanctuary with the option to join via Zoom. Sunday, December 5 at 10:00am—In the Sanctuary and Via Zoom, Holy Communion and Second Sunday in Advent; Malachi 3:1-4, Luke 3:1-6“Refined,” Rev. Dr. Debbie Clark preaching Sunday, December 12 at 10:00am—In the sanctuary and Via Zoom Third Sunday in Advent; Luke 3:7-18“Finding your joy,” […]
Stewardship: In Celebration of Love
On November 7, in celebration of love, we honored All Saints Day, remembering the saints who have gone before us, delighting in the saints we find among us. We processed up into our sanctuary and blessed the doors, the walls, the air, and the people. On November 14, in celebration of love, we reveled in […]