May 24, 2026 – Pentecost Sunday – Confirmation

8:30 AM, Worship in Sanctuary

10:30 AM Worship in Sanctuary and Livestream

Psalm 149  |  Mark 11:1-10 | Acts 2:1-17, 21

On Pentecost Sunday, Christians around the world celebrate the formation of the church when the Holy Spirit called people into community as Christ’s body and blessed them with universal understanding of languages. Some theologians describe Pentecost as the Church’s birthday. Others describe it as a “big bang” that brought the Church into being, for just as God’s Spirit came rushing into the world over the waters of creation, in Acts 2, God’s Spirit rushes into the world to gather and transform God’s people.

So where does that leave us? If we are willing to be amazed, Pentecost is one of the most awe-inspiring days in our Christian calendar. If we are willing to be transformed, it is an opportunity to be renewed in energy and faithfulness toward the work of God’s kingdom on earth when all people will experience true liberation and boundless love.

The Rev. Kirstin Shrom-Rhoads will be preaching and leading worship.  The Senior Choir will sing. We will receive the Strengthen Our Church Offering. You are encouraged to wear red!

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May 17, 2026 – Seventh Sunday in Easter – Mental Health Sunday

8:30 AM, Worship in Sanctuary

10:30 AM Worship in Sanctuary and Livestream

We humans love repetition… up to a point. But sometimes we just need a good “Wow!” and some goosebumps to help us feel fully alive. Our physical response to awe-filled moments come from a very ancient part of our evolution–even before language. And those goosebumps? They helped us forge connections with others as we faced the vast mysteries of life together. Delight still plays an important role in our spiritual needs and in our sense of a deeply relational life.

The Rev. Suzanne Adele Schmidt, Ph.D. will be preaching and leading worship.  The Senior Choir will sing.

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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.

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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.

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