Category Archives: Worship
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Join us in the Sanctuary at 10 This Sunday for Worship (3/13/22)
Posted on March 11, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipToday is the ‘anniversary’ of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Just two weeks ago, the massive army arrayed on Ukraine’s border started to move. This week’s scripture reflects that situation a bit with a reference to Pilot as out after Jesus’ life – much like Putin – a strong and powerful man, country, threatening a force which […]
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Join Us for Communion Worship This Sunday at 10 am in the Sanctuary (March 6, 2022)
Posted on March 4, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipJoin us for worship for the first Sunday of Lent and Communion. We’ll be returning to our tradition of coming forward to light prayer candles while we sing “Jesus Remember Me”. For those watching the livestream we will encourage you to write in the YouTube comments, the names and prayers that you are lifting up and candles will […]
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Ash Wednesday Service
Posted on March 1, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, WorshipJoin us on Wednesday in Ripley Chapel from 7-7:30 pm for an Ash Wednesday service with special music from Rob Skinner (flute), Beth Welty (violin) and Jane Ring Frank (piano). Chants, special readings and the imposition of ashes will remind us of our mortality, call us towards repentance, and open us to the 40 day […]
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Join Us in the Sanctuary at 10 this Sunday (Feb 27, 2022)
Posted on February 25, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipIt is Transfiguration Sunday, the Sunday before Lent begins, and we’ll encounter Jesus on the mountaintop shining like the sun. Mountaintops are a prime place of encounter with God in the scriptures and they are always accompanied with a descent back down to the valley. Where are you as we move into the season of Lent, on […]
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Join Us for Worship This Sunday at 10 am in the Sanctuary or Online (Feb 20, 2022)
Posted on February 18, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, WorshipFebruary is Black History Month. “But doesn’t white history matter?” It does more than we know, which is why this Sunday at 10 am Rev. Will’s sermon will briefly consider the legacy of white Christian supremacy in our country and its impact upon racial inequities. God’s call to justice rings loud and clear throughout scripture and we’ll […]
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Join Us for Health Ministry Sunday at 10 am in the Sanctuary or online (Feb 13, 2022)
Posted on February 11, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipWhat do bubbles, hairpin turns, and green pastures have in common? Join us for Sunday Worship to unravel the answer. We look forward to greeting you at 10 am in person, dress warmly and wear a mask or join us online. Naomi Burhans will sing with Rev. Will to gather us together and Maggie Keeler […]
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Join us in the Sanctuary at 10 am for Communion Worship (Feb 6, 2022)
Posted on February 6, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, WorshipJoin us this Sunday in person or online at 10am for worship which will include a sharing of the Lord’s Supper. As we move into the second month of 2022 and the harshness of winter weather keeps us housebound or moving through our world cautiously, let us take time to worship God and connect with our church […]
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Can You Help on Sunday Morning?
Posted on February 1, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News, Volunteer Opportunities, WorshipHere are 3 ways you could help us worship and connect with one another and God in the coming months at First Congregational Church. There’s a sign up genius attached to each opportunity. We are looking for volunteers to: Advance the slides in the sanctuary, Read the scripture during the service (either pre-recorded or live […]
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Join Us for Worship on Sunday Morning at 10 am in the Sanctuary or online. (Jan 30, 2022)
Posted on January 28, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipThis Sunday is the 4th Sunday in Epiphany – the season when we learn who Jesus is. The Gospel text from Luke tells us just how the people in Jesus’ hometown accept what they learn about Jesus. The choir will sing an anthem that extols the glory of God; as do the hymns. We have participants in person […]
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Join us for Sunday Worship: Sermon: “In Vino Veritas” – Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 10 am
Posted on January 21, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipThis Sunday we join up with Jesus at the wedding feast in Cana in his first public act in the Gospel of John. And what a first act it is: wine in abundance! We’ll be passing out wine glasses at the sanctuary door and throughout the service the Deacons will be ensuring that your glass remains full, […]
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