Weekly Bulletin Archives - Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ

March 15, 2026 – Fourth Sunday in Lent

March 12, 2026 by Evangelical Reformed UCC in News / Weekly Bulletin

March 15 – Fourth Sunday in Lent

10:30 AM, Worship in Sanctuary and Livestream

Matthew 19:13-15 | Deuteronomy 24:17-22

In many modern contexts, it may seem sweet that Jesus welcomed little children; however, in Jesus’ setting, spending time with children would have seemed wasteful or useless. When Jesus blesses a crowd of children (after the disciples rebuke them and try to send them away), he once again reorients socially-constructed hierarchies to center the vulnerable. Throughout his ministry, Jesus emphasized the last, the least, and the lost, building upon the mandates of the Hebrew scriptures to care for the immigrant, widow, and orphan among you.

Deuteronomy repeatedly reminds the Israelites, “you were once slaves in Egypt.” Their memory of oppression should impel them to provide for anyone under-resourced or cut off from the protection of a household. Similarly, Jesus uplifting children is a reminder that we were all once children and we have all been vulnerable at some point in our lives, relying on the protection and care of others. If we’re truly living out the good news, then anyone vulnerable will not only be protected from harm, but cared for so they have the chance to thrive.

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.

March 8, 2026 – Third Sunday in Lent

March 5, 2026 by Evangelical Reformed UCC in News / Weekly Bulletin

March 8 – Third Sunday in Lent

10:30 AM, Worship in Sanctuary and Livestream

Mark 6:32-44 | Ephesians 3:20-21

As Jesus and his disciples head to a deserted place, perhaps seeking peace and quiet, many from the surrounding towns follow them. Instead of turning them away, Jesus expresses compassion and begins an impromptu teaching session. As the day goes on, the disciples have logistics in mind and urge Jesus to send the people back into the villages so they can feed themselves. Instead, Jesus presents them with an impossible task: “You give them something to eat.” Dumbfounded, the disciples can only fathom the limitations and financial constraints of Jesus’ suggestion. Yet when they “go and see,” their meager provisions multiply so that thousands are fed. This week we focus on building networks of collective care in order to meet people’s needs. Jesus models a way to be in community by coming together and sharing what we have, dispelling perceived impossibilities. The good news empowers us to believe in the miracles that can become possible through the power of community.

Kirstin Shrom-Rhoads will be preaching and leading worship. Spirit will sing.

Sunday Worship Bulletin

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

March 1, 2026 – Second Sunday in Lent

February 26, 2026 by Evangelical Reformed UCC in News / Weekly Bulletin

March 1 – Second Sunday in Lent

10:30 AM, Worship in Sanctuary and Livestream

Matthew 25:31-40

Simon and some Pharisees host a dinner for Jesus and an unexpected guest arrives: a woman from the city who kneels at Jesus’ feet and washes him with expensive perfume. Simon scoffs at this party foul, but Jesus reorients his focus, asking him to truly see the woman and recognize that she has shown “great love,” offering the tender hospitality he was not granted when he entered Simon’s home. The woman with the alabaster jar shows a shocking, extravagant love that exemplifies the Greatest Commandment: to love God with all your heart, soul, and mind and to love your neighbor as yourself. Will the other guests see that loving God goes hand in hand with loving neighbor? We’ve paired this story with Jesus’ words in Matthew 25. When we care for the hungry, the naked, the imprisoned—each of whom are created in the image of God—we are showing love for God, too.

John 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.

February 22, 2026 – First Sunday of Lent

February 19, 2026 by Evangelical Reformed UCC in News / Weekly Bulletin

February 22 – First Sunday of Lent

10:30 AM, Worship in Sanctuary and Livestream

Matthew 13:31-32

This week we focus on the subversive and playful nature of the good news. The kin-dom of heaven is so good it should catch us by surprise! Like a mustard seed, the good news can grow from the smallest seed into the tallest tree. Like an unruly weed, or fine wine saved for last, the good news is abundant and cannot be contained. As we sink into Jesus’ teachings throughout the season, we may not always be comfortable, but we can trust that these teachings are good, rooted in love, and worthy of celebration.

Tommie Bradshaw 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.

February 15, 2026 – Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany

February 12, 2026 by Evangelical Reformed UCC in News / Uncategorized / Weekly Bulletin

February 15 – Sixth Sunday after Epiphany

10:30 AM, Worship in Sanctuary and Livestream

Exodus 24:12–18 | Matthew 7:24–29

As the Sermon on the Mount draws to a close, Matthew presents Jesus as one who teaches with authority rooted in transformative truth. Jesus calls his listeners not only to hear his words, but to build their lives upon them. The image of Moses on the mountain in Exodus reminds us that encounters with God can be awe-filled and unsettling, calling us into deeper faithfulness. Together, these texts invite us to consider what it means to build our lives on a foundation strong enough to withstand the storms, trusting that God’s wisdom continues to guide and sustain us.

The Rev. David Cooney will be preaching and leading worship. Jonas Dawson 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.

February 8, 2026 – Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

February 6, 2026 by Evangelical Reformed UCC in Announcements / News / Weekly 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, 2026 – Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany

January 30, 2026 by Evangelical Reformed UCC in Announcements / News / Weekly Bulletin

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, 2026 – Second Sunday after the Epiphany

January 15, 2026 by Evangelical Reformed UCC in Announcements / News / Weekly Bulletin

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, 2026 – Baptism of Christ Sunday

January 15, 2026 by Evangelical Reformed UCC in Announcements / News / Weekly Bulletin

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, 2026 – Epiphany

December 30, 2025 by Evangelical Reformed UCC in Announcements / News / Weekly Bulletin

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.

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