Who Do You Say That I Am?

Who Do You Say That I Am?

by | Mar 22, 2026 | Sermons

After a couple of intense weeks, we’re going to get a bit more practical this week and look at how to go about this business of figuring out what we already believe and digging in to see if there are any layers beneath it.

There are lots of options for how we might go about it, so the goal is to help you find one that fits. I’ll give you some examples and then you can apply those ideas to yourselves.

– Pastor Anne

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Weal or Woe: The Second Coming

Weal or Woe: The Second Coming

by | Mar 15, 2026 | Sermons

Almost all of the core Christian beliefs are accepted in Christian churches and denominations. But most of them have interpreted them across the past two thousand years to help people understand their meaning and relevance for the age in which they were being taught.

As different Christian traditions have split from each other, and in many cases become hostile to one another, interpretations of the beliefs Christians profess have also morphed into teachings that can be widely divergent, if not completely opposed to what another church down the street is teaching on the same subject and Scripture.

One of those in the current spotlight is the belief we affirm in every service of Holy Communion, “Christ will come again.” Let’s look at that together.

– Pastor Anne

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What Can We Learn from St. Patrick?

What Can We Learn from St. Patrick?

by | Mar 11, 2026 | Conversations

However you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day (if you celebrate), as Christians, this is a good time to consider the holiday’s namesake and what his life and work has to teach us. “While many of the details of his life are shrouded in legend, on this scholars agree: The patron saint of Ireland left a legacy far more vibrant and lasting than the green food and beverages served on his feast day.”

Click HERE to read the full article about St. Patrick’s life and ministry, written by Heather Hahn for UM News.

Faith and Works

Faith and Works

by | Mar 8, 2026 | Sermons

As we fully launch into our look at examining our own beliefs, this Sunday we’ll take on a question that has been dividing Christian churches and denominations for centuries. Are we saved by faith or by works? It’s more nuanced than you might think!

– Pastor Anne

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Holy Week & Easter 2026

Holy Week & Easter 2026

by | Mar 5, 2026 | News

AT-A-GLANCE:
Palm Sunday, March 29: Parade at 9:00am | Service at 10:00am
Maundy Thursday, April 2: Service at 7:00pm
Easter, April 5: Sunrise Service 6:30am | Family Service 10:00am

Palm Sunday, March 29, 9:00 a.m. parade and 10:00 a.m. worship service
On Palm Sunday we’ll again celebrate Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem with a New Orleans brass and percussion ensemble, starting with our annual parade around the neighborhood. (Gather at 9:00 to join us in the parade.) The musicians will stay for the service and join the choir in a selection from Handel’s Messiah.

Maundy Thursday, April 2, 7:00 p.m.
During this somber service, we partake in Holy Communion as Jesus did with his disciples, and we remember Christ’s betrayal, trial, and crucifixion through a series of scripture readings and hymns, while slowly extinguishing the light in our sanctuary. When we leave, in darkness, we do so with the hope for Christ’s triumphant return on Easter morning

Easter Sunrise Service MOVED TO CRAWFORD’S FRONT STEPS, April 5, 6:30 a.m.
Join us if you’re able on Crawford’s front steps where we will celebrate Christ’s Resurrection with a service of Holy Communion and a few well-known hymns. If the weather is uncooperative, we will move inside. Please join us after the service for a light breakfast in Gifford Hall.

Easter Service at Crawford, April 5, 10:00 a.m.
For Easter, a brass quartet will help us sound the Resurrection in collaboration with the Chancel Choir, including an open-sing of the Hallelujah Chorus! This service will be followed by Easter games and goodies in Gifford Hall for all children in attendance.