A sermon, based on the scripture read in worship, proclaims the good news of the risen Lord and presents the gift and calling of the gospel. Through the sermon, we encounter Jesus Christ in God’s word, are equipped to follow him more faithfully, and are inspired to proclaim the gospel to others through our words and deeds.
– from the Book of Common Worship
Second Sunday of Eastertide Gospel Lesson: John 20:19-25 Sermon: “”A Breath of New Life” by The Rev. Dr. Ellen C. Clémot, Senior Pastor Assisted by: The Reverend Thomas A. Brown, Associate Pastor Music by: Dr. Deborah S. King, Director of Music, and Doug Clark Bulletin
Celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ during a livestreamed service from our sanctuary. Sacrament of Holy Communion Gospel Lesson Mark 16:1-8 Sermon “From Fear to Faith” by The Reverend Dr. Ellen C. Clémot, Senior Pastor Assisted by The Reverend Thomas A. Brown, Associate Pastor Music by Dr. Deborah S. King, Director of Music,…
On perhaps the most solemn day of the church year, we remember and give thanks for Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. We commemorate this time with a service of Tenebrae, a service of light and shadows during which a series of candles are slowly extinguished while passages of scripture are read detailing the final words…
Maundy Thursday (from mandatum, Latin for commandment) proclaims Jesus’ new commandment to love one another as he has loved us. During the livestreamed service from our sanctuary, the liturgy begins with an emphasis on confession and forgiveness, and concludes with the stripping of the Chancel and sharing of communion, remembering Christ’s example of humble service…
Palm Sunday Gospel Lesson: Mark 11:1-11 Sermon: “The Lord Needs It” by The Reverend Thomas A. Brown, Associated Pastor Assisted by: The Reverend Dr. Ellen C. Clémot, Senior Pastor Music by: Dr. Deborah S. King, Director of Music, and Doug Clark Special Music by the Sanctuary Singers Bulletin
Fifth Sunday in Lent Gospel Lesson: John 12:20-33 Sermon: “In the Fullness of Time” by The Reverend Dr. Ellen C. Clémot, Senior Pastor Assisted by: The Reverend Thomas A. Brown, Associate Pastor Music by: Dr. Deborah S. King, Music Director, and Doug Clark Special Music by: Sandy Batten, Guest Musician Bulletin
Fourth Sunday in Lent Ordination and Installation of New Church Officer Gospel Lesson: John 3:14-17 Sermon: “The Jesus Jab” The Reverend Dr. Ellen C. Clémot, Senior Pastor Assisted by: The Reverend Thomas A. Brown, Associated Pastor Music by: Sandy Batten, Dr. Deborah S. King, Director of Music, and Doug Clark Bulletin
Third Sunday of Lent – Communion Gospel Lesson: John 2:13-22 Sermon: “Fighting Words” by The Reverend Dr. Ellen Clark Clémot, Senior Pastor Assisted by The Reverend Thomas A. Brown, Associate Pastor Music by Dr. Deborah S. King, Director of Music, and Doug Clark Featuring special music by Cathy McAuliffe and Janice Williams, handbells, Carol Wooldredge,…
Second Sunday in Lent Gospel Lesson: Mark 8:31-38 Sermon: “Setting Our Minds” by The Reverend Thomas A. Brown, Associate Pastor Assisted by: The Reverend Dr. Ellen C. Clémot, Senior Pastor Music by: Dr. Deborah S. King, Music Director, and Doug Clark Bulletin
First Sunday in Lent Scripture Lessons: Genesis 9:8-17 & Mark 1:9-15 Sermon: “Waiting on Jesus” by The Reverend Dr. Ellen Clark Clémot, Senior Pastor Assisted by: The Reverend Thomas A. Brown, Associate Pastor Music by: Dr. Deborah S. King, Music Director, and Doug Clark Bulletin