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Second Sunday of Advent
We find joy in connection

Isaiah 40:1-11 | Luke 1:24-45

In community, our joy expands. When we can’t rejoice, we can carry each other’s joy. That is what Elizabeth and Mary do for each other. The good news begins to take shape in Elizabeth’s womb, but scripture tells us that she stays secluded, hiding her pregnancy from others—that is, until Mary arrives at her door, also pregnant. Perhaps Mary’s arrival is the inbreaking that changes everything for Elizabeth, for in that moment, her child leaps in her womb and she is filled with the Spirit. She can’t help but rejoice. Her joy is contagious and wraps around Mary like a hug. Through the prophet Isaiah, we hear God speak tender words of comfort; this is the comfort we can give to and receive from each other during this season.

The Rev. David Cooney will be preaching. Spirit will be sharing in music leadership this morning.

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First Sunday of Advent
We acknowledge our weariness

Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 | Luke 1:1-23

As Advent begins, we start by acknowledging the weariness, grief, rage, and hopelessness we carry—and we also affirm that we are made for joy. Joy is designed to live in a full house of other emotions. We start the season with Zechariah and Elizabeth; they have battled infertility and have lived many years steadfast in their faith. Perhaps they feel the weight of hopes and dreams unattained. The angel comes to Zechariah with promise of good news, but Zechariah can’t fully receive it, and he is cast into silence for the duration of Elizabeth’s pregnancy. Sometimes weariness can harden us and prevent us from living fully. We’ve had hard journeys. Grief has left a scar on us. This is how we show up to Advent. Let us acknowledge the ways we, too, are hardened by disbelief. Like the psalmist, let us ask, “how long?” and plead for restoration.

The Rev. John Shillingburg will be preaching. The Senior Choir will be singing and the Cambridge Bell Choir will offer special music. Communion will be shared at the chancel rail.

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Reign of Christ Sunday | Climate in the Pulpit Sunday

Genesis 1:26-31 | Psalm 8: 1, 2-9 | Matthew 7: 7-12

The reign of God, observed on this Christ the King/Reign of Christ Sunday. We will remember our commitments as a Creation Justice Church during worship where The Rev. Gerald Fuss will be preaching. The Senior Choir will be singing.

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Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

1 Thessalonians 5: 1-11 | Matthew 25: 14-30

The Rev. Kirstin Shrom-Rhoads will be preaching this morning. The Senior Choir will be singing.

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Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Amos 5: 18-24 | Matthew 25:1-13

In Matthew 25, Jesus is teaching his disciples and the crowd during his final week in Jerusalem. The chapter contains the final three parables of Jesus’ teaching—the 10 bridesmaids, the talents, and the great judgment in which Jesus talks of separating people as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. In each parable we’re faced with the question “Who are we in the parable? The wise or the foolish bridesmaid, the entrepreneurial or the fearful servant, the sheep or the goat?”

The Rev. John Shillingburg will be preaching and leading worship. Spirit will be sharing in music leadership this morning.

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All Saints Sunday

Psalm 107:1-7, 33-37 | Joshua 3:7-17

We will share in Holy Communion at the chancel rail on this All Saints Sunday as we remember in prayer those members of the congregation and friends and family members who have died in the past year.

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

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Reformation Sunday

Deuteronomy 34: 5-8, 10-12 | Matthew 22: 34-46

The Rev. David Cooney will be preaching and leading worship. The Senior Choir will be singing. Market Street Brass will be featured.

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Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost

I Thessalonians 1:1-10 | Matthew 22:15-22

The Apostle Paul’s words in I Thessalonians 1:1-10 describe the life of Christ’s disciples as “work of faith,” “labor of love,” and “steadfast of hope.” In Matthew 22:15-22 Jesus’ response to the Pharisees and Sadducees indicates that his disciples clearly live with faith, love, and hope in two worlds, the Kingdom of this world as well as the Kingdom of God. However, that is no easy task for us today as we participate in Caesar’s Kingdom.

The Rev. Bob Manthey will be preaching and leading worship. The Senior Choir will be singing.

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Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

Matthew 22: 1-14

The Rev. Dr. Elena Larssen, Generosity Officer for the Mid-Atlantic Region of the United Church of Christ, will be preaching and leading worship. The Senior Choir will be singing.

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Consecration Sunday

Lamentations 3: 22-23 | John 21: 15-17

Today we will give God thanks by considering our contributions to God’s work in the coming year. A special, catered luncheon to follow. The Rev. Suzanne Schmidt will be preaching and leading worship. Spirit will be sharing in music leadership this morning.

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