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.

March 30– Fourth Sunday in Lent

lost & found | Luke 15:1-7

Herding sheep is a never ending task. As soon as one is found, another may go missing. Our lives have a similar ebb and flow—in one moment we might feel like we have it all together, and in the next, we’re struggling to survive. The promise of this parable is that no matter how “lost” we feel, the Good Shepherd is by our side.

We will welcome Camryn Huenger through the Sacrament of Baptism. We will receive the One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) offering and celebrate the lives and contributions of transgender, non-binary, and gender nonconforming people in recognition of Transgender Day of Visibility (March 31). The Senior Choir will sing.

Livestream 10:30 AM Worship Service

March 30 Worship Bulletin

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

March 23  – Third Sunday in Lent

rest & growth | Luke 13:6-9

The gardener in the vineyard knows the fig tree needs rest, nutrients, and time—and it also needs to produce fruit. Both things are true, which is also true for us. If we are always striving for more growth without taking time to rest, we will burn out. But if we are only ever resting, we won’t bear fruit or grow. The fig tree also teaches us that the in between time—of nurture before fruit—can be where transformation begins.

The Senior Choir will sing. 

Livestream 10:30 AM Worship Service

March 23 Worship Bulletin

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

March 16  – Second Sunday in Lent

faith & works | Luke 10:38-42

In many translations, Jesus says that “Mary has chosen the better part,” which has been used to create a divide between Mary and Martha. However, in the Greek, Mary has chosen the “good portion,” and Martha’s tasks are called “ministry.” Therefore, perhaps Mary represents our faith, our desire to know God intimately, and Martha represents our good works, our desire to transform the world. Both are needed, and both are good.

The Senior Choir will sing. The Cambridge Handbell Choir and the Chancel Handbell Choir will offer special music.

Livestream 10:30 AM Worship Service

March 16 Worship Bulletin

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

March 9  – First Sunday in Lent

stranger & neighbor | Luke 10:25-37

This parable begins and ends with the question, “Who is my neighbor?” and the answer is, surprisingly, “the stranger.” The Samaritan, whose place of worship and customs are different from the lawyer who questions Jesus, is both a stranger and a neighbor to the man who was beaten and left in a ditch. In our world, many of our physical neighbors are strangers to us, and many of our neighbors—those closest to us—feel like strangers in divisive political climates. If we align our intentions and actions, then maybe we need to reconsider who we label as “stranger,” and ask ourselves if we have acted as good neighbors.

We will recognize the contributions of Scouts and adults to Scouting. All Scouts are invited to come in uniform. Spirit will share in music leadership.

Livestream 10:30 AM Worship Service

March 9 Worship Bulletin

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