
For many of us this is a holiday weekend-Columbus Day weekend. Of course, now we call it Indigenous Peoples’ Day. It is interesting how different things look depending on where you are standing. Our Gospel scripture is from Mark 10, the rich young man where we can see another example of that phenomena. We continue to mask and try […]

Sunday, October 17, 2021, 10 AM Rain Location: Chidley Hall Please join us on the Town Common where we will swing, celebrate and give thanks for all of God’s creatures, blessing our animal companions. We welcome all pets – furry, scaly, hairy, feathery and even plush! Photos of beloved pet companions are welcome in place […]

Traditionally known as World Communion Sunday, we invite you to worship this Sunday at 10 am for what we are calling EARTH COMMUNION SUNDAY as we highlight how our relations not just to other humans but to creation as well is impacted by and reflected in our relationship with God. We will share communion with pre-packaged cups and […]

HEALTH MINISTRY Ripley Chapel Virtual Healing Circle Tuesday, September 28 from 7pm to 7:40 pm What gives me the most hope every day is God’s grace; knowing that his grace is going to give me the strength for whatever I face, knowing that nothing is a surprise to God.” -Rick Warren An invitation to pray what is on […]

Join us for worship this Sunday in the sanctuary or live-streamed online. We’ll continue to listen to the teachings of Jesus and his interactions with the disciples in chapter 9 of Mark as guidepost for our own faithful living. We’ll listen to special music from a quartet of the choir and we’ll conclude worship by going […]

The church year is underway. We are inviting people to attend in person, (masks are required). And, if you are not ready or able to come in person, we are streaming the service live. There have been a few glitches – so we have opportunities to get better every week. This week the scripture is from Mark 9 and […]

After worship this Sunday, September 12, you are invited to gather on the terrace and the lawn for food and fellowship. You will be greeted by Joan Theuer’s smiling face as she acts a hostess. There will be chairs for everyone and a few tables under sun shelters. To respect the ingenuity of the Covid […]

Join us this week for the first Sunday of our new church year. We’ll worship together in the sanctuary and love-streamed (I’m leaving that typo!), live-streamed into your homes. Look for a link emailed to you on Sunday morning. After worship we will share a bag lunch out on the Abbe Patio in front of the church. Whether […]

Join us in-person in the sanctuary or on-line from wherever you are for our final summer service this weekend. Rev. Paul Rahmeier will be preaching on the greatest commandment and reminding us that “ALL God’s critters got a place in the choir!” We’ll also have communion with pre-packaged juice/wafer cups for those in the sanctuary and […]

Join us in the sanctuary or on-line for the live-stream of our worship service at 10am on Sunday morning. This week Lisa Loughlin, long-time member of the church and (soon-to-be ordained) Minister of Common Cathedral and Outdoor Church will be our preacher for the morning. We’ll continue to make the nursery available for any families that want to […]