Author: Marisa Albini

Order of Service 2-5-23

Order of Service 2-5-2023

“Miraculous Love”

Rev. Eric Cherry, Service Leader
Christine Ariel, Worship Partner
Renee Bucklin, Usher
Meg Carroll, Lay Pastoral Care Associate
Tech Host: Jolanda Walter

 

“Love takes off the masks that we fear we cannot live without and … read more.

OOS 1-29-23

OOS 1-29-2023
“In Praise of Mistakes”
Rev. DL Helfer, Service Leader
Rev. Eric Cherry, Worship Partner
Kamila Barzykowski, Lay Pastoral Care Associate
Barbara Scott, Coffee Angel
Tech Host: Jolanda Walter

 

Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there – … read more.

OOS 1-22-23

OOS 1-22-23

Fidelity in the 21st Century
Rev. Eric Cherry, Service Leader
Christine Ariel, Worship Partner
Sue Bollens, Lay Pastoral Care Associate

 

Helen Keller famously noted that ‘True happiness… is not attained through self-gratification, but through fidelity to a worthy purpose.’  This morning we’ll consider the spiritual aspects … read more.

OOS 1-15-23

OOS 1-15-23

Turn the World Around

Rev. Eric Cherry, Service Leader
Rev. DL Helfer, Worship Partner
Sue Bollens, Lay Pastoral Care Associate

Dr. King’s legacy of ministry, leadership, and martyrdom inspires people of faith to hold on to great dreams and accomplishments, but also … read more.

OOS 1-8-23

OOS 1-8-2023
“We Don’t Need to Be Whole to Be Loved”
Led by Rev. DL Helfer

A professor once told me that he had never met a person with too much self-compassion. Many of us judge ourselves with a critical lens – “I will … read more.

Cherry Pickin’s January 2023

New Year’s resolutions are overemphasized, but I’m not ready to give up on them entirely.  Every once in a while I or someone I know hits on a really good one and even finds a way to keep it for a year or longer.

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OOS 1-1-23 10:00 AM

OOS 1-1-23 10:00 AM
Recognizing Endings and Celebrating Beginnings
Led by Rev. Eric Cherry

As 2022 changes to 2023, we offer thanks and blessings for its having come, and for its passing. This informal service will include remembrances from the year that has ended, and … read more.

Christmas Day 10:00 AM OOS

12/25/2022 – Christmas and Cookies

Rev. Eric hosts this very informal gathering at the Parish House on Christmas morning.  All are welcome. Please bring Christmas cookies to share.  All are also invited to share a story or two about a special Christmas from their past, present, … read more.

Christmas Eve OOS 12-24-22 7:00 PM

Order of Service
Christmas Eve 2022 7:00 p.m. service
Led by Rev. Eric Cherry and Rev. DL Helfer

Choir Prelude: Everywhere Christmas Tonight words by Philip Brooks and Paul Williams  Music by J. m. Martin    

Carol: O Come All Ye Faithful by John Francis Wade

1.  O Come, all … read more.

Christmas Eve OOS 12-24-22 5:00 PM

Order of Service
Christmas Eve Service – NATIVITY
5:00 pm
Led by Rev. Eric Cherry and Rev. DL Helfer

 An Intergenerational Participatory Re-Living
Led by Rev. Eric Cherry and Rev. DL Helfer

Prelude:  The First Noel English Carol; by William Sandy

Call to Worship and Chalice Lighting

Blessing Our … read more.