Sermons from December 2021
Illuminated Christmas Eve Service
Order of Worship —December 24, 2021 (Printable PDF) *Note: Due to everyone who is knowledgeable about the filming of church services being on vacation, this is actually the video from last year’s service. Most of the art this year is the same as last year’s art, but there are a few additions this year. Art/photos unique to 2021 are attached at the bottom of…
Come, Holy Child!
Fourth Sunday of Advent—Christmas Sunday December 19, 2021 PRELUDE: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme— arr. Daniel Léo Simpson, 2018 OPENING REFLECTION Leader O Wisdom, O holy Spirit of God, You infuse all creation with Your strong, tender care. People: Arise! Show your people the way to liberating love! Leader: The day of the Lord is very near!In…
Lessons and Carols
A Service of Lessons and Carols Third Sunday of Advent, December 12, 2021, 11:00 a.m. PRELUDE: I Wonder as I Wander—John Jacob Niles; Jennifer Weiman, mezzo soprano; Meribeth Risebig, oboe The Bidding Prayer: Dear People of God: In the season of Advent, it is our responsibility and joy to prepare ourselves to hear once more the message of the Angels, to go even to…
DIALOGUE SERMON
Holy Advent!!! December 5, 2021 11:00 am PRELUDE: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel— Bradley Sowash CALL TO WORSHIP –Bishop Desmond Tutu and the Dali Llama Pastor: It is through weakness and vulnerability that we learn empathy and compassion People: And discover our souls. Pastor: Under the greatest adversity there exists the greatest potential for doing…