May 18 – Fifth Sunday of Easter

10:30 AM, Worship with Holy Communion in Sanctuary and Livestream

Acts 11:1–18  | John 13:31-35

Being led by the inclusive spirit of the risen Christ can put us at odds with human impulses for separation and institutional impulses for maintaining control. The texts this week give witness to the spirit of Christ at work and the solidarity we are given with one another and all creation.

The Senior Choir will sing. The Cambridge Handbell Choir will offer special music. We will conduct a fire drill during worship.

Sunday Worship Bulletin

ERUCC also holds a healing worship service with Holy Communion at 8:30 AM.

May 11 – Fourth Sunday of Easter

10:30 AM, Worship with Holy Communion in Sanctuary and Livestream

Acts 9:36-43  |  John 10:22-30

Scripture links our identity to the identity of God. If we are made in the image and likeness of God, as Genesis tells us, then the image we have of God matters a great deal. If we perceive God as a controlling patriarch, this ideology shapes our identity. If, however, our image of God is of one who overturns the status quo, disturbs the tower builders, and those who insist on a monolithic language and culture, we are more likely to develop an identity that resists systems that oppress. The resurrection of Christ is God’s response to the domination of Rome and therefore shapes the character of all who live as faithful disciples of Christ

Today, we will affirm and install the newly elected elders, deacons, and committee chairs. Spirit will share in music leadership this morning.

Sunday Worship Bulletin

ERUCC also holds a healing worship service with Holy Communion at 8:30 AM.

May 4 – Third Sunday of Easter

10:30 AM, Worship with Holy Communion in Sanctuary and Livestream

Acts 9:1-6, (7-20)  |  John 21:1-19

Christ’s call to a transformed way of life often comes through those who suffer, the ones with whom Christ identifies. Listening to this call means seeing differently, recognizing ways we have been blind to our complicity and participation in the brokenness of the world. Listening to this call brings us to turning points where we can no longer ignore questions of oppression and brokenness, sustain the unsustainable, benefit from unjust systems and practices. Listening to Christ’s call puts us on a journey of transformation.

We will recognize outgoing lay leaders and share in communion at the chancel rail this morning. Following worship, we will have our annual congregational meeting to review church finances and activities for 2024 and elect lay leaders. 

Sunday Worship Bulletin

ERUCC also holds a healing worship service with Holy Communion at 8:30 AM.

April 27– Second Sunday of Easter | Youth Sunday

10:30 AM, Worship with Holy Communion in Sanctuary and Livestream

ERUCC Youth will be leading worship this morning.

Spirit will share in music leadership, and Young Spirit, the Cambridge Handbell Choir, and youth violinists will offer special music.

Sunday Worship Bulletin

April 6  – Fifth Sunday in Lent

righteousness & mercy | Luke 19:1-10 & Matthew 5:2-12

The crowds grumble at Jesus’ self-invitation to stay with Zacchaeus, and their righteous indignation isn’t without cause. As a tax collector, Zacchaeus has extorted money and acted in collusion with the empire, using his position to oppress his own people. It is important to call out oppression, and yet, Jesus offers mercy. That mercy then begets more mercy as Zacchaeus, unprompted, offers to return what he took, and then some.

We will share in the Sacrament of Holy Communion at the chancel rail this morning. The Rev. Kirstin Shrom-Rhoads will lead worship and offer a reflection. The Senior Choir will share a cantata, ‘Blessed: A Holy Week Journey Through the Beatitudes’ with music by Joel Raney and words by Pamela Stewart. We will also add to our Prayer Tree, placing symbols and prayers in honor of the strength and beauty that come from immigrants and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts.

Livestream 10:30 AM Worship Service

April 6 Worship Bulletin

ERUCC also holds a healing worship service with Holy Communion at 8:30 AM.