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  • Join us for Worship this Sunday (September 17)

    Posted on September 15, 2017 by in Latest News, Worship

    We continue our sermon series on the fruit of the Reformation and the traditions, practices and beliefs that are woven throughout our religious life.  This Sunday we will look at Number 62 of the 95 theses Martin Luther nailed to the Wittenberg church in 1517.  “The true treasure of the church is the most holy […]

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  • Outdoor Movie Night: Trolls

    Posted on September 1, 2017 by in Community, Latest News, Spire link, Youth

    Join us with your family for our last outdoor movie night of the summer! The movie Trolls will be shown on our giant 12-foot screen. Bring lawn chairs and blankets, snacks, dinner, and friends! The weather at our last movie (Annie) was a bit chilly, so be sure to dress appropriately! We hope will join us […]

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    This Sunday in Worship (Sep. 3)

    Posted on August 31, 2017 by in Latest News, Worship

    Sunday’s message will be based on Matthew 16:21-28.  We often think about denial and Peter in the Holy Week scriptures where Peter denies Jesus in the garden.  But Matthew 16 is another instance of denial on Peter’s part.  Lisa Loughlin, our preacher, will explore denial and some of the ways we are like Peter.  Lisa will […]

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    500th Anniversary of the Reformation

    Posted on August 29, 2017 by in Latest News, Spire link, Worship

    Do you know why we only take communion once a month instead of weekly? Do you know why we have two sacraments – Baptism and Communion – while the Catholic Church has seven? Do you know why we have crosses in our churches and not crucifixes? Did you know that our renovating Ripley Chapel to […]

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    Ripley Chapel Renovation Frequently Asked Questions

    Posted on August 23, 2017 by in Community, Latest News, Worship

    What is being proposed for Ripley Chapel? To modernize the space and transform it into a flexible, sacred space that can be used for innovative and creative experiences. Air conditioning would allow for much more frequent use. But we also seek to maintain the sense of a quiet, worshipful chapel for small groups or even […]

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  • Prayers for Charlottesville and Beyond

    Posted on August 16, 2017 by in Community, Latest News, Worship

    Dear Beloved Community, While there are no torch-bearing white supremacists rallying in Winchester or Boston, the events of this past weekend in Charlottesville, VA are a wake up call that such depraved perspectives are alive and well in our country. Even as we pray with heavy hearts for the loved ones of Heather Heyer, Lt. […]

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