Category Archives: Worship
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Join us This Week in Worship Sunday at 10 (September 29, 2024)
Posted on September 27, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, WorshipWhat does Jesus mean when he says everyone will be “salted with fire?” We will consider his words in the context of our lectionary readings, Esther 7, 9 and Mark 9. Where do we find the fire of God’s justice in these passages? What can we learn from them? Join us on Sunday at 10am […]
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Join Us for Worship This Sunday at 10 in the Sanctuary or online (September 22, 2024)
Posted on September 20, 2024 by Sarah Marino in WorshipLast week in worship we engaged the Letter of James and considered his challenge to be conscious of how our words can bless or curse, heal or hurt. This week James continues to challenge us with words of wisdom around our unchecked desires while we hear of Jesus’ disciples arguing about which of them is […]
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Join Us for Worship This Sunday (September 15, 2024)
Posted on September 13, 2024 by Sarah Marino in WorshipAs the election season is in full swing, there is a lot of focus on the words coming out of candidates’ mouths which invariably reflect the meditation of their hearts. The little wisdom book of James in the New Testament calls all Christians to be careful of their tongues for great damage can be done by […]
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Calling All Singers and Ringers!
Posted on September 10, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small Groups, WorshipIt is hard to believe that summer days are drawing to a close. I am excited to begin my twenty-second year at the church, and I look forward to another year of collaboration with the choir, organist, Jeffrey Mead, soloists, Susan K. Navien and Peter Owens, Carilloneers, the Ripley Presents roster, the youth, the ministerial team, […]
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Join Us This Week for Worship in the Sanctuary at 10 am (September 8, 2024)
Posted on September 6, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, WorshipWe return to the sanctuary for worship this Sunday after a lovely summer of worship in Ripley Chapel. The choir will be singing again and Rev. Will will be preaching on Mark 7:24-30. We’ll offer a blessing to teachers, Maggie will lead a Time for the Young and Stepping Stones for elementary schoolers, and after […]
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Join us on Sunday in Ripley Chapel for Worship (August 25, 2024)
Posted on August 22, 2024 by Sarah Marino in WorshipJoin us for our second to last summer worship service in Ripley Chapel before we return to the Sanctuary. This week we have the pleasure of hearing the word from Dr. Matt Gardiner. Matt’s late father was a UCC pastor for many decades and he will be preaching a sermon written by his father entitled […]
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Join us for Worship at 10 am in Ripley Chapel (8/11/24)
Posted on August 8, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Worship2 Samuel 18 (the death of David’s son, Absalom) and John 6 (Jesus says, “I am the bread of life”) will guide our worship this Sunday. Laurie Roby will preach on this Scripture-inspired theme: caught between heaven and earth. Jane Ring Frank is on piano, Carol Weir will play guitar, and Lucy Sanders will offer a […]
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Join Us for Worship This Sunday at 10 am in Ripley Chapel (July 28, 2024)
Posted on July 25, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipThis Sunday, we’ll contemplate Ephesians 3:14-21 and Psalm 145:10-18 through the perspective of both Buddhist and Christian paths to equanimity. Sarah Gallop, this week’s guest preacher, will emphasize themes of self-knowledge, love, and letting go. We hope you can join us in the beautiful Ripley Chapel in person or online.
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Worship This Sunday in Ripley Chapel at 10 am (July 21, 2024)
Posted on July 18, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipJoin us this Sunday in person or online as we consider passages from Jeremiah 23:1-6, Matthew, and Mark. Julianne Zimmerman, our guest preacher this week, will share her message on the theme of “be fruitful and multiply.” We’ll pray together, sing together, and reflect together.
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Worship This Sunday at 10 am in Ripley Chapel (July 14, 2024)
Posted on July 11, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, WorshipJoin us today for worship in Ripley Chapel at 10am or tune into our live stream at this link. Maggie Keeler, our Minister of Children and Families, will be preaching based upon Ephesians 1:3-14 and how we find our place and purpose in Christ. Karen Lauterwasser and Rev. Will will lead us in singing our favorite kid’s […]
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