Month: October 2026

Hey Everyone,

I hope you’re all well and in good spirits. As many of you know, Shannon, Silas, and I will be taking some vacation time staring Monday, November 2nd. I’ll return to the pulpit on Sunday, November 22nd, which will also be Christ the King (or The Reign of Christ) Sunday.

We are blessed to have Lyn Lampert offer his gifts of preaching and worship leadership while I’m away. Because I’ll be gone for a few weeks, I’ve planned the next several weeks of worship bulletins. Consequently, you can find the orders of worship for the next four Sundays–November 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd–below.

This Sunday, November 1st is a big one. We will be observing All Saints’ Day on the same day as Reformation Sunday. We’ll also be celebrating the Eucharist this Sunday. And if that wasn’t exciting enough, we’ll also be holding our first-Sunday-of-the-month potluck directly after the worship service. This month’s theme is Thanksgiving, and the church will be providing a roasted turkey for the meal. Please consider bringing a thanksgiving side to share in the feast.

Also, one last Sunday reminder. Don’t forget that we’re still running another COOKIE DRIVE to stock up our cookie supply for the autumn season of fellowship. Please consider baking a couple dozen and throwing them in the Darley kitchen freezer (but in a bag please. That would be a mess).

Finally, please note that both Monday night’s Games Up Here and our weekly Wednesday Bible study will not meet until after the Thanksgiving holiday.

That’s it for this week (and the next few weeks) folks!

Sunday Worship Service Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489308747?pwd=RHVFY1BybkU0a1RXZE9GRlBZWWpNUT09

Hey Everyone!

I hope you are all well in your respective locations. Winter feels like it’s going to come early this year in Lake City. Although we haven’t had any notable snow in town, the mountain tops are covered, much to the delight of many.

Although our weekly Lord’s Day Worship is just around the corner, I wanted to remind you that we’re meeting for the second session of our study on the book, The Practice of the Presence of God. Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 21st, we’ll explore the four Conversations and his sixteen Letters. Join us at 5:00pm in Darley Hall as we delve into the heart of Brother Lawrence’s writing.

This Sunday, October 25th, is the Twenty-First Sunday of Ordinal Time and we’ll gather at 10:00am the CPC sanctuary and through our Zoom broadcast. The links to the order of worship and the broadcast can be found below.

Next week, all systems are a go. We’ll have Games Up Here in Darley Hall at 7:00pm on Monday, October 26th. Join us for a couple of hours for some tabletop games. No experience necessary and all are welcome. Our weekly Bible study will also gather on Wednesday, October 28th in Darley Hall for the final session of Brother Lawrence’s book.

That’s it for this week and next’s as well. Below you’ll find all the usual links. See you soon.

Sunday Worship Service:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489308747?pwd=RHVFY1BybkU0a1RXZE9GRlBZWWpNUT09

Wednesday Bible Study:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393?
pwd=NEFpYVlSNVloSkdCNGExU2kxMUNtQT

Hey Everyone!

I hope you’re all warm and dry on this rainy Tuesday afternoon. We’ve got a few things happening this week, and I wanted to make sure you were up to speed on gathering for this week AND next week.

First, don’t forget that tomorrow evening, October 14th, at 5:00pm, we’ll gather in Darley Fellowship Hall to begin our three week series on the book, Practicing the Presence of God, by Brother Lawrence. Tomorrow night, we’ll cover the historical context in which Brother Lawrence wrote this book, offer a glimpse into his background, and explore the structure and focus of the book. You DO NOT need to read any of the book before coming to class tomorrow (and I might even suggest that you don’t).

Second, this coming weekend, we’re holding a special mini-board game-retreat in the Presbyterian Annex. The gathering will begin on Friday night, October 16th at 7:00pm and people can play as long as they want. Then, we’ll start on Saturday, October 17th at 10:00am and carry on into the wee hours of the morning. The event is free. Join us for a game or two (or three).

This coming Sunday, October 18th will be the Twentieth Sunday of Ordinal Time and we’ll be joining together for our Lord’s Day Worship Service at 10:00am in the CPC sanctuary and on Zoom. If you’re joining us for our online broadcast, you can find the links below. Fellowship with coffee and cookies will follow in Darley Fellowship Hall.

Next Week
This coming week, we’ll be hosting all our regular events. Monday night, October 19th, we’ll join together for Games Up Here in Darley Fellowship Hall from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Then, on Wednesday night, October 21st, we’ll continue on with the second part of our three-week Bible study series–Practicing The Presence of God. Join us at 5:00pm in Darley Fellowship Hall.

I believe that’s it for this week. Here are your links and the order of worship for this Sunday:

Sunday Worship Service:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489308747?pwd=RHVFY1BybkU0a1RXZE9GRlBZWWpNUT09

Wednesday Bible Study:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393?
pwd=NEFpYVlSNVloSkdCNGExU2kxMUNtQT

Hey Everyone!

I hope you’re all enjoying the beautiful colors of this season. The air is cooling and the days are shortening, and we’re returning to quieter times for the whole community. As you find your rest this month, don’t forget that our weekly programming is returning this week.

This Sunday, October 11th is the Nineteenth Sunday of Ordinal time. Join us at 10:00am for our Lord’s Day Worship Service held in the CPC sanctuary and on Zoom. Fellowship with cookies and coffee will follow directly after the service.

This coming Monday, October 12th, we’ll return to our Monday night Games Up Here tabletop game night at 7:00pm in Darley Hall. Then, next Tuesday, October 13th, the CPC Session will meet in Darley Hall at 9:00am. Finally, Wednesday, October 14th, we’ll also return to our weekly Bible study schedule.

Starting this week, the Bible study returns to Darley Hall. This Wednesday, we’ll dive into Practicing the Presence of God, by Brother Lawrence. The book can be found at most major retail outlets. It can also be downloaded FREE through this link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1H1Whgfn-NPy2dqvXDV85Jz4p9GJq3tSQ?usp=sharing. When you click on the link above, it will take you to a public folder with various versions available for download for free. Alternatively, you can also read the book online using this link: https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/5657/pg5657-images.html, which will open up the text directly on your device.

I believe that’s it for this week. Here are your links and the order of worship for this Sunday:

Sunday Worship Service:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489308747?pwd=RHVFY1BybkU0a1RXZE9GRlBZWWpNUT09

Wednesday Bible Study:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393?
pwd=NEFpYVlSNVloSkdCNGExU2kxMUNtQT

Hey Everyone!

I hope all is well in your worlds. It’s a beautiful day in Lake City and the colors are out, much to my delight. Below you’ll find my weekly update as we begin our transition into the off-tourist season.

Sunday Worship
This Sunday, October 4th, will be the Eighteenth Sunday of Ordinal Time, it’s also World Communion Sunday, that special Lord’s Day worships service where we join with Christians around the globe in the most sacred practice that Christ gave us–The Lord’s Supper. Join us for this Eucharistic service this Sunday at 10:00am in the CPC sanctuary and online through our Zoom broadcast.

First-Sunday-Of-The-Month-Potluck
Don’t forget that this Sunday, October 4th also marks our return to monthly potlucks on the first Sunday of the month. This Sunday’s potluck is a free-for-all, although if you’re looking for a theme, I suggested integrating pumpkin or pumpkin spice into something you make. No matter what you bring, I’m sure it will be great. The potluck will begin directly after the Sunday morning worship service.

Next Week
Next week, our regularly scheduled gathering are still cancelled. Both Games Up Here and our weekly Bible Study will return the following week: on Monday, October 12th and Wednesday, October 14th. In our weekly Bible study, we’ll begin a several week series on the book, Practicing The Presence of God, by Brother Lawerence.

I believe that’s it. Here is your Zoom link and the order of worship for this week:

Sunday Worship Service:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489308747?pwd=RHVFY1BybkU0a1RXZE9GRlBZWWpNUT09