May 10, 2026 – Sixth Sunday in Easter 

8:30 AM, Worship in Sanctuary

10:30 AM Worship in Sanctuary and Livestream

The element of curiosity is linked to wellbeing of all kinds–spiritually, mentally, creatively. Awe-filled experiences are curiosity-boosters. Play, imagination, experimentation, and even simply slowing down to “linger longer” as we engage with the sights and sounds and smells of our ordinary surroundings can add to the amount of awe in our lives. Curiosity resists easy labeling and classifying, rather it invites us to deeper discovery about life, faith, and each other.

The Rev. John Shillingburg with be preaching and leading worship.  Spirit will sing.

Sunday Worship Bulletin

May 3, 2026 – Fifth Sunday in Easter 

8:30 AM, Worship in Sanctuary

10:30 AM Worship in Sanctuary and Livestream

We humans are “meaning-mongers.” Our brains are wired to interpret the ordinary stuff of life in metaphorical ways so that we can make some sense of it all. We long for meaningful lives in which we are more sure about the direction of our lives and about what we are to bring to this world. We yearn for experiences that leave us feeling more fulfilled. When we are “on the lookout” for meaning in our lives, we live at a deeper level and mere existence turns into purpose.

We will share in Holy Communion at the chancel rail this morning. The Rev. Dr. Rebecca Shillingburg will be preaching and leading worship. The Senior Choir will sing.

Sunday Worship Bulletin

February 8 – Fifth Sunday after Epiphany

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

Isaiah 58:1–9a (9b–12) | Matthew 6:1–14

As Jesus continues the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew’s Gospel turns our attention to prayer, generosity, and the shape of a faithful life. In teaching the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus offers more than words to recite, he gives his followers a way of trusting God daily, seeking forgiveness, and aligning their lives with God’s reign. Isaiah’s call to a faith that loosens injustice and restores community echoes this prayerful vision. Together, these texts invite us into a faith that is sincere, embodied, and rooted in God’s sustaining grace.

The Rev. John Shillingburg will be preaching and leading worship. Ann Thompson will be our guest pianist. Spirit will share in music leadership.

Sunday Worship Bulletin

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

February 1 – Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

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

Isaiah 49:1–7 | Matthew 5:13–20

In Matthew’s Gospel, those who are blessed are also entrusted with responsibility: to be salt of the earth and light of the world. Faith, Jesus teaches, is not hidden or private, but meant to be lived out in ways that shape the world around us. Micah’s ancient call to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God resonates with Matthew’s vision of a faith that is visible, embodied, and transformative. Together, these texts invite us to consider how our lives reflect God’s light and participate in the healing of the world.

We will share in Holy Communion at the chancel rail this morning. The Rev. David Cooney will be preaching and leading worship. Ann Thompson will be our guest organist. The Senior Choir will sing.

Sunday Worship Bulletin

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

January 18  – Second Sunday after the Epiphany

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

Isaiah 49:1–7 | Matthew 5:1-12

In the season after Epiphany, we listen for how God’s reign is revealed not through force or certainty, but through lives shaped by mercy, humility, and hope. In Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus begins his public teaching not with commands, but with blessings. Speaking from a mountainside, he names the poor in spirit, the grieving, the meek, and the peacemakers as those closest to God’s heart. Alongside Isaiah’s vision of a servant called to be a light to the nations, these words invite us to imagine what it means to live as people shaped by God’s blessing, even when the world tells a different story.

The Rev. Dr. Rebecca Shillingburg will be preaching and leading worship. The Senior Choir will sing.

Sunday Worship Bulletin

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

January 11  – Baptism of Christ Sunday

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

Isaiah 42:1-9 | Matthew 3:13-17

In this season after the Epiphany, the scriptures invite us to wonder about the unfolding possibilities that are opened to us through the revealing of God’s ways in Jesus the Christ. On this Baptism of Christ Sunday, we hear God’s Spirit-filled voice speaking new things into action, reminding us that we are God’s beloved children. The Gospel lesson from Matthew is the account of Jesus’ baptism. The voice from heaven that speaks at Jesus’ baptism echoes the voice spoken in Isaiah. These words proclaim the mission of God’s beloved servant to restore justice.

This day, we celebrate Jesus’ baptism and remember the role our baptism has played in our lives. It is a day we also remember that along with Jesus, we are beloved by God and empowered to participate in God’s healing work in the world. We will give thanks for Dr. Morgan’s interim ministry at ERUCC. Spirit will be sharing in music leadership.

Sunday Worship Bulletin

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

January 4 – Epiphany

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

Fear Doesn’t Stop Us

Matthew 2:1-12, 16-18

Christ is born, yet it feels as if the world has not changed. The temptation to give up is strong, especially in the face of violence. But the magi don’t let Herod’s fear-driven demands stop them from honoring the newborn Christ or returning home by a different way. They model for us what it looks like to be led by hope, moving through fear without letting it paralyze us. As the new year begins, we proclaim: our journey continues, and fear won’t have the last word.

We will share communion at stations this morning and receive our star words for the year. The Senior Choir will sing.

Sunday Worship Bulletin

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

December 28 – First Sunday after Christmas

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

Let Fear Fuel a Fire for Justice

Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23

The Holy Family fears for their safety and for their child’s life, like so many refugees around the world. Their valid fears motivate them to move—and so they seek refuge in Egypt until it is safe for them to return home. Instead of trying to push fear away, what if we used it as fuel? What if we harnessed that incredible source of energy for good, fighting for a world where no one fears for their safety? Utilizing our fear wisely not only helps others; taking concrete action also interrupts the fear that so easily paralyzes us. The work helps others, but the act of putting our fear to work changes us, too.

The service will include our “Letting Go and Letting God” ritual, when the congregation will be invited to write down on a piece of dissolvable paper those things that each person wants to let go of from the ending year, receive God’s grace, and move into the new year with divine blessing and hope. The dissolving pieces of paper will be placed in a water bowl at the front of the chancel. The Rev. Kirstin Shrom-Rhoads will be preaching. The Senior Choir will sing.

Sunday Worship Bulletin

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