Called to Community (Oct. 17 – Nov. 21, 2021)
These final six weeks culminate the Christian year (which begins with the Advent season). Having explored the ways we share our gifts to collaborate in the community of faith, we turn now to focus on how God calls and invites us into community. As so many things we took for granted as foundations of our lives shift beneath us, it can be tempting to believe we are isolated and alone. God’s calling constantly renews our sense of belonging.
COVID-19 has forced us to rethink what community means, as many typical expressions of physical closeness have become threatening. As we keep our distance to keep one another safe, we discover new ways and practices of community life. We draw on the rich tradition of scriptural wisdom to rediscover the enduring and adaptable foundations of life together.
Oct. 17 – Called to Encourage (Judges 4:4-16 – key verses – 8-9) Our callings relate to the callings of others; in answering our call, we help others be faithful to God’s calling.
9 am Livestream – 11 am Livestream – Bulletin & Prayer List
Oct. 24 – Called to Commitment (Esther 4:1-17 key verse – 14) God calls us beyond our fears to a bold commitment to love and justice for all.
9 am Livestream – 11 am Livestream – Bulletin & Prayer List
Oct. 31 – Called and Consecrated (Jeremiah 1:4-10 Key verse – 5) God creates and consecrates us with a holy and loving purpose that overcomes inner doubts and outer obstacles.
9 am Livestream – 11 am Livestream – Bulletin & Prayer List
Nov. 7 – Called to Bear Love (Luke 1:26-38 key verses – 37-38) God’s calling creates space for our acceptance or denial – and makes all things possible.
9 am Livestream – 11 am Livestream – Bulletin & Prayer List
Nov. 14 – Called By One Who Knows Us (John 1:43-51) key verse – 48) Christ’s calling in our lives demonstrates an intimate love and knowledge of our gifts and passions.
9 am Livestream – 11 am Livestream – Bulletin & Prayer List
Nov. 21 – Called in Crisis (Acts 9:1-19 key verses – 4-5) Christ’s calling makes use of every aspect of our life experiences and previous actions; everything can glorify God.
9 am Livestream – 11 am Livestream – Bulletin & Prayer List
We meet for worship every Sunday in person (masks required for safety) and via livestream at 9 am (Contemporary Worship and ASL Interpretation) and 11 am (Traditional Worship). Join us then (and join the chat) or anytime that suits your schedule, via YouTube or Facebook. We also livestream ASL-interpreted worship on our ASL YouTube site. Subscribe to our regular YouTube or ASL You Tube site to receive notifications when we post videos and reminders of livestream worship (it’s free!). You can also find archives of past livestream worship experiences on our YouTube and ASL YouTube sites. To participate in the YouTube chat, you need to have a free Google account (you can connect and existing email address). To participate in the Facebook chat, you will need to have a free Facebook account.