Author Archives: Sarah Marino
-
Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service
Posted on April 15, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Spiritual Practice, WorshipThursday, April 18 at 7:30 PM in the Sanctuary Gather with us in the sanctuary as we share in the Last Supper that Jesus had with his disciples before his death and then listen to the story of the Passion According to the Gospel of John as candles are extinguished and we gradually descend into […]
No Comments. Continue Reading... -
Easter Offering for Heifer International
Posted on April 12, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, OutreachDear Friends, He is risen!!! The promise of Easter rings with joy from the mountains, sounds with hope in the valleys, and comes alive again in each of us. One favorite Easter scene is when an unknown Jesus speaks to travelers on the road to Emmaus. As Jesus brings alive the Scriptures – the triumph […]
No Comments. Continue Reading... -
Spring Flower Sale for RIM Metro North Cluster (Refugee Immigration Ministry)
Posted on April 11, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, OutreachNow that it’s finally spring, get into the spirit by ordering flowering plants from the RIM Metro North Cluster. Profits support our cluster’s clients, who are in the process of seeking asylum. There are order sheets on the table in the reception area and at the back of the Sanctuary. Flowers are provided by […]
No Comments. Continue Reading... -
Maundy Thursday All Night Vigil
Posted on April 11, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Spiritual Practice, WorshipJesus asked his disciples to stay awake and pray with him during his agony in the Garden of Gethsemane the night before his death. In response, we hold an all-night vigil in our sanctuary — staying awake with Christ and praying for a suffering world. The Vigil begins at 9:00 PM on April 18th (after […]
No Comments. Continue Reading... -
Join Us for Worship on Palm Sunday (April 14)
Posted on April 11, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, WorshipThis Sunday is Palm Sunday and as we enter into Holy Week and prepare for the coming of Easter we conclude our series on the 7 Deadly Sins with a consideration of Pride and Vainglory. As the story goes in Luke, the devil leaves Jesus after the temptations in the wilderness with a promise that […]
No Comments. Continue Reading... -
Vacation Bible School
Posted on April 11, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, YouthJune 24th-28th 9-12:30 pm Calling all preschoolers-5th graders! Join us this summer as we host “Athens: Paul’s Dangerous Journey to Share the Truth” from June 24th-28th. Families step back in time at Athens, exploring some of the adventures the Apostle Paul faced. Kids and adults will participate in a memorable Bible-times Marketplace, sing catchy songs, play […]
No Comments. Continue Reading... -
Ripley Chapel Update: We have a schedule (Tentative)
Posted on April 5, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Latest NewsThis week we have heard from our Project Manager, Drew, from Seaver Construction about a schedule for starting the renovation of Ripley Chapel. We now expect construction will begin by Monday, May 27. That date is about a month later than the late April start we had hoped for. The superintendent Seaver plans to assign […]
No Comments. Continue Reading... -
Ecumenical Blessing of the Palms
Posted on April 4, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Spiritual Practice, WorshipSunday, April 14 9:30 AM on the Common On Palm Sunday many churches from around Winchester gather at on the Town Common for a joint blessing of the Palms before they return to the respective sanctuaries for Palm Sunday services. It is a wonderful way to remember our unity in Christ, especially as we set into the […]
No Comments. Continue Reading... -
Join Us This Sunday for Worship at 10 AM (April 7)
Posted on April 3, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, WorshipLust. Yep, that’s our deadly sin for the 5th week of Lent and the 5th week of our worship series on the 7 Deadly Sins. Our guiding scripture from John 12 is the beautiful account of an intimate act of body-giveness from Mary to Jesus as he prepares for his death. This is set in […]
Comments Off on Join Us This Sunday for Worship at 10 AM (April 7) Continue Reading... -
Join Us This Sunday in Worship at 10 am. (March 31)
Posted on March 28, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, WorshipThe essayist Joseph Epstein once said “of all the deadly sins, only envy is no fun at all.” Not a great way to promote our 4th Sunday of Lent worship service this Sunday at 10 am which takes up the theme of envy in our 7 Deadly Sins series! However, gaining deeper self-awareness and opening […]
Comments Off on Join Us This Sunday in Worship at 10 am. (March 31) Continue Reading...
