(Sunday, July 21st At 10 AM, Hybrid Worship: In-Person and Live-Streamed On Zoom)

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22 and Mark 6:30-34, 53-56

Sermon: Fringe People by Pastor Mark Harper

“Right at the depth of the human condition lies the longing for a presence, the silent desire for a communion. Let us never forget that this simple desire for God is already the beginning of faith.” -Brother Roger of Taize

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(Sunday, July 14th At 10 AM, Hybrid Worship: In-Person and Live-Streamed On Zoom)

Scripture: Psalm 85:8-13 and Mark 6:14-29

Sermon: Trapped by Pastor Mark Harper

“Well, it seems like I’ve fallen in your trap again;
And it seems like I’ll be wearing the same old pains;
But good must conquer evil and truth will set me free;
So you see that somewhere I have found the key;
Yes, you see that somewhere I have found the key.”

-Jimmy Cliff

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(Sunday, July 7th At 10 AM, Hybrid Communion Worship: In-Person and Live-Streamed On Zoom)

Scripture: Ezekiel 2:1-5 and Mark 6:1-13

Sermon: Shake it Off by Pastor Mark Harper

“Prophets are dangerous. But dangerous to the status quo. Prophets are God-intoxicated people. And they are dangerous to people intoxicated by the status quo. Prophets are intoxicated and caught up in God’s dream of a just and loving world.” -Anthony Smith

(Sunday, June 30th At 10 AM, Hybrid Worship: In-Person and Live-Streamed On Zoom)

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1-17 and 2 Corinthians 8:7-15

Sermon: Rev. Eugene Eastman

You come through thick stone walls, armed guards, and bars;
you bring me a starry night and ask about this and that.
You are the redeemer.
I recognize you.
Even my cellar blooms with stars, and peace,
and light pours forth.
You sprinkle beautiful words on me like flowers:
“Son, what are you afraid of? I am with you!”

Viktoras Petkus

(Sunday, June 23rd At 10 AM, Hybrid Worship: In-Person and Live-Streamed On Zoom)

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-12; 23-24 and Mark 4:35-41

Sermon: Fear by Rev. Carolyn Tilley

Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer. And let faith be the bridge you build to overcome evil and welcome good. - Maya Angelou

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(Sunday, June 16th At 10 AM, Hybrid Worship: In-Person and Live-Streamed On Zoom)

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21 and Mark 4:26-34

Sermon: The Danger of Watching the World Burn by Pastor Mark Harper

“Through non-violence, courage displaces fear; love transforms hate. Acceptance dissipates prejudice; hope ends despair. Peace dominates war; faith reconciles doubt. Mutual regard cancels enmity. Justice for all overthrows injustice. The redemptive community supersedes systems of gross social immorality.” - Rev. James Lawson, September 22, 1928 - June 9, 2024

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(Sunday, June 9th At 10 AM, Hybrid Worship: In-Person and Live-Streamed On Zoom)

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22 and Mark 3:20-27

Sermon: Time to Eat by Pastor Mark Harper

“A new world is possible. It doesn’t have to be this way.” - Andre Henry

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(Sunday, June 2nd At 10 AM, Hybrid Communion Worship: In-Person and Live-Streamed On Zoom)

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 and Mark 2:23-28

Sermon: Living a Better Story by Mark Harper

“Justice is good, but supper is essential.”

-Ed Loring

(Sunday, May 26th At 10 AM, Worship on the Steps: In-Person and Live-Streamed On Zoom)

Our worship this Sunday is a recent tradition for Memorial Day Weekends - Worship on the Steps. Worshippers are invited to join us on the Maple Avenue side lawn (weather permitting). Please bring something to share: a thought, a reading, a poem, a song, an instrument.

(Sunday, May 19th At 11 AM, Hybrid Worship: In-Person and Live-Streamed On Zoom)

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13 and Acts 2:14-21

Sermon: by Pastor Mark Harper

“Listen to the word that God has spoken; listen to the One who is close at hand; listen to the voice that began creation; listen even if you don’t understand.” - Canadian Song

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