Author: Jason Santos

Epiphany Greetings to all,

I hope this post finds you all well and dwelling in the spirit of Epiphany. As many of you know, next week I’ll be away leading TOPCON!, the Theology of Play Conference, at Stony Point Center–the national conference center of the PC(USA).

This will be the fourth gathering for this conference, and I’m even more excited this year because Silas will be joining me for the first time. For those interested, my opening plenary session will be on reimagining the image and likeness of God in relationship to our capacity to play. If you’d like to join that session, please contact me for the Zoom link.

Consequently, Silas and I will be departing directly after the service this Sunday to catch our flight. Don’t worry, we’ll be back in time for the following Sunday worship service. We won’t, however be having Monday night Games Up Here or our Wednesday night Bible Study. Both weekly gatherings will resume the week of Monday, January 26th.

This Sunday, January 18th, we’ll celebrate the baptism of Jesus Christ during our Lord’s Day Worship at 10:00am in the sanctuary and on Zoom. For those joining us online, the links and the online order of worship bulletins for this Sunday and next Sunday–January 18th and 25th–can be found below with the broadcast link.

For those looking for this week’s Bible study session on Biblical Canonization, you can find that video and the whole series HERE.

Here is your link for the Sunday services and the orders of worship for the next two weeks:

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

Order of Worship for January 18, 2026

Order of Worship for January 25, 2026

Hey Everyone,

I hope you are all well and feeling the blessings of the Epiphany season (it started on January 6th). Tomorrow, Sunday, January 11th we’ll be gathering for Epiphany Sunday! Join us at 10:00am for our Lord’s Day Worship as we celebrate the arrival of the Magi in the town of Bethlehem to pay homage to the infant Jesus. As usual, a fellowship time with cookies and coffee will follow directly after the service.

This Monday, January 12th, we’re having Games Up Here on Monday night! Join us from 7:00pm to 9:00pm in Darley Hall.

This Wednesday, January 14th, we’re gathering for our 5th session of our Biblical Canonization series. This week, we’ll be exploring how our understanding of the Bible shifted in the early 19th century and how that shift gave rise to the doctrine of Biblical inerrancy. Join us at 5:00pm in Darley Hall and on Zoom.

Well, that’s it for this week. Here are your links and the order of worship for tomorrow’s service.

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

WEDNESDAY Bible Study
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393?pwd=NEFpYVlSNVloSkdCNGExU2kxMUNtQT0

Happy New Year Everyone!

I hope you’re all well and excited for another new year at CPC. This year, we will celebrate the 150th anniversary of our church and the 5th year of the Trail Hiker Center. Although our main celebrations won’t begin until the summer, it’s great to be reminded of how God has used this little church in the mountains to touch so many lives over the past century and a half.

This, Sunday, January 4th, we’re gathering at 10:00am in the CPC sanctuary for our first Lord’s Day Worship Service of the year. This Sunday, we’ll also be celebrating communion, so if you’re joining us online, please remember to bring your own communion elements to the broadcast.

We’ll also be having our first-Sunday-of-the-month potluck directly after the service. In honor of the new year, the theme for the potluck is NOODLES! Make a dish with any type of noodles and join us for this special time of fellowship and food.

There will be no games next week on Monday night, but we will be having Bible Study on Wednesday, January 7th at 5:00pm in Darley Hall.

That’s it for this week folks. Here are your links and the order of worship for this Sunday’s service and our weekly Bible Study. 

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

WEDNESDAY Bible Study
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393?pwd=NEFpYVlSNVloSkdCNGExU2kxMUNtQT0

And a Merry Christmas to you all. I hope my posts finds you all well on this sacred eve of Christ’s incarnation day. Don’t forget that tonight, Wednesday, December 24th, we’ll be gathering in the yard at Community Presbyterian Church for our Christmas Eve Service of Songs and Scripture. It’s less than 30 minutes and it’s not even cold out there tonight. Join us at 5:30pm tonight.

This coming Sunday, December 28th is the First Sunday of Christmas and we’ll continue in our celebration of Christ’s birth in our Lord’s Day Worship at 10:00am in the CPC sanctuary and on Zoom. Join us for fellowship directly after the service.

That’s it for this week and next week folks. Below you will find the link for Sunday’s service and the order of worship.

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

Blessings,

Jason

Hey Everyone,

I hope you are all well on this chilly Tuesday evening. Yes, my weekly post is coming much sooner than you were expecting. As we move through the third week of Advent, I wanted to make sure you have the O Antiphons ornaments. You can find them below.

Starting tomorrow, December 17th, Christians around the globe will celebrate the “O Antiphons.” The O Antiphons are just one more way to bring focus on the season of Advent through the names of the messiah found in Isaiah. Consider coloring the O Antiphons and reading the provided scriptures each day until Christmas Eve. You can find the printable ornaments at the bottom of this post and also right HERE!

Tomorrow night, December 17th at 5:00pm, we’ll gather for our third session of our series on Biblical canonization. Join us in Darley Hall as we explore canonization in the early church period of church history. If you’re looking for previous session for this series, you can find them here: https://www.youtube.com/@communitypresbyterianchurc6145

Join us this Sunday, December 21st at 10:00am for our Lord’s Day Worship and the Fourth Sunday of Advent. This coming Sunday, we’ll light the final candle on our Advent–the Candle of Love.

Don’t forget to let your friends and neighbor know that we will be gathering outside in the CPC yard at 5:30pm on Wednesday, December 24th for our annual Christmas Eve Service of Scripture and Song. The service will last around 30 minutes.

One final bit of news to share. My alma mater, Princeton Theological Seminary, got wind of our work with the Lake City Trail Hiker Center and decided to write up an alumni article on me. You can read the story here: https://ptsem.edu/about/the-quad/news/from-princeton-seminary-to-the-continental-divide-how-alumnus-rev-dr-jason-santos-built-a-trailside-haven-for-thru-hikers/

That’s it for this week folks. Here are your links and the order of worship for this Sunday’s service and our weekly Bible Study. 

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

WEDNESDAY Bible Study
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393?pwd=NEFpYVlSNVloSkdCNGExU2kxMUNtQT0

Hey Everyone!

Advent greetings to all on this sunny Thursday morning in Lake City. I hope you are all experiencing the blessings of this holy season. It’s difficult to believe that Christmas is only two weeks away. With only two more Sundays in Advent, the Christmas season will soon be upon us.

This Sunday, December 14th is the Third Sunday of Advent, and we’ll be lighting the Candle of Joy as we reflect upon Mary’s song–The Magnificat. Join us at 10:00am for our Lord’s Day worship service and stay for a time of fellowship with coffee and cookies directly following.

Don’t forget that during the season of Advent, we’re running a Food Drive for the local food bank. Please place all items under the Christmas Tree in the CPC sanctuary. The drive will end on Christmas Eve.

Do you like singing Christmas songs by flashlight to strangers outside in really cold weather? If you do, then I’ve got an event for you. 😉 If you like caroling, the churches of Lake City are gathering together to usher in some Christmas cheer through some old fashioned Christmas caroling. Carolers will gather this Sunday, December 14th at 5:30pm at the First Baptist Church’s fellowship hall. A time of fellowship will follow in the FBC fellowship hall. All are welcome to bring cookies or other Christmas snacks to share.

We’ve got one more week of games before our Christmas break. Come play some tabletop games with us this Monday, December 15th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm in Darley Hall. No experience necessary. All are welcome.

We’ll gather for the third session of our new Bible Study series: How Did We Get The Bible? this Wednesday, December 17th at 5:00pm. This week, we’ll be looking at the canonization of the Scriptures in the Early Church. If you’d like to catch up on the previous sessions, you can find them on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@communitypresbyterianchurc6145

Finally, just a reminder that we’ll be hosting our community wide Christmas Eve Service on Wednesday, December 24th at 5:30pm in the church yard. All are welcome to join us for this holy gathering.

That’s it for this week folks. Here are your links and the order of worship for this Sunday’s service and our weekly Bible Study. 

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

WEDNESDAY Bible Study
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393?pwd=NEFpYVlSNVloSkdCNGExU2kxMUNtQT0

Hey Everyone,

Tomorrow, Sunday, December 7th is the Second Sunday of Advent and we’re celebrating this special holy day with the Lord’s Supper. If you’re joining us via Zoom, please bring your communion elements to the broadcast.

Directly following the services, we’ll gather in Darley Hall for our first-of-the-month-potluck! The theme for this month is Christmas party! We invite you to bring finger foods, hors d’oeuvres, or anything else you’d serve at your next Christmas party.

This Monday, December 8th, we’ll be playing games in Darley from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. No experience necessary. All are welcome.

Our monthly session meeting is this coming Wednesday, December 10th from 10:00am to 12:00am in Darley Hall.

Later that evening, all are welcome to join us for our weekly Bible study this Wednesday, December 10th at 5:00pm in Darley Hall. This week, we’ll be exploring the Jewish process of canonization.

Don’t forget, there will be NO Men’s Prayer Breakfast until the new year.

That’s it for this week folks. Here are your links and the order of worship for this Sunday’s service and our weekly Bible Study. 

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

WEDNESDAY Bible Study
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393?pwd=NEFpYVlSNVloSkdCNGExU2kxMUNtQT0

Blessed Holy Days to All,

I hope this post finds you all well and in the company of family and friends. I know for me, having Judah (and company) home for the Thanksgiving break was wonderful, but my mother’s absence was undoubtedly felt. Nonetheless, it’s always good to pause and count our blessings in a spirit of gratitude.

To that end, many thanks to those who participated last Monday in the decoration of the church. The sanctuary looks lovely and is ready for us to celebrate the First Sunday of Advent. Tomorrow, Sunday, November 30th during our Lord’s Day Worship Service, we’ll light the first candle of our Advent Wreath–the Candle of Hope. As usual, fellowship will follow.

For those interested in joining in our yearly Jesse Tree Devotions, it’s starting on December 1st. You can print them out yourselves or pick one up at the church (see Jason for the packet). Here’s the printable pdf: Jesse Tree Ornaments-CPC

This Week at CPC
Looking to plug in at CPC? Consider joining one of these upcoming weekly gatherings.

This Monday, December 1st Games Up Here returns to our weekly programming. Join us from 7:00pm to 9:00pm in Darley Hall. No experience necessary.

This coming Wednesday, December 3rd, we return to our weekly Bible Study. Join us from 5:00pm to 6:30pm in Darley Hall as we begin our new series: Where Did the Bible Come From? The History of Canonization.

Don’t forget that next Sunday we’ll be celebrating Communion and our First-Sunday-of-the-Month Potluck will take place directly after the Sunday worship service. This month’s theme is Christmas Party! Make your favorite hors d’oeuvres, finger food, or party dish and let’s celebrate the holiday season.

That’s it for this week folks. Here are your links and the order of worship for this Sunday’s service and our weekly Bible Study. 

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

WEDNESDAY Bible Study
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393?pwd=NEFpYVlSNVloSkdCNGExU2kxMUNtQT0

Hey Everyone!

I hope you are all well in your respective necks of the woods. Here in Lake City, it’s feeling a little bit more like winter is finally upon us. You might not realize it, but we’re also in the midst of another season change–a liturgical one. It’s really hard to believe that Advent is just around the corner–10 days and counting! Not only will we celebrate the first Sunday of Advent next week on November 30th, we’ll also be celebrating communion and having our first-Sunday-of-the-month potluck. More information about that special Sunday in next week’s email.

Until then, don’t forget to join us for our Lord’s Day worship this Sunday, November 23rd at 10:00am in the CPC sanctuary and on Zoom. This Sunday our paraments turn white to mark Christ the King Sunday (a.k.a. Reign of Christ Sunday). Join us after worship this week for a special time of fellowship.

Monday Games Up Here and our Wednesday Bible study will both return on the week of Monday, December 1st and Wednesday, December 3rd respectively.

And, that’s it for this week folks. Here is your link and the order of worship for this Sunday’s service:

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

Hello Everyone!

I hope you are well this evening. As many of you know, we’re in Columbus, Ohio for my mother’s funeral. Her service is tomorrow Friday, November 14th at 10:00am EST/8:00am MST. For those interested in viewing the service, you can connect via the provided Zoom link below. Additionally, you can read her obituary here: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/gahanna-oh/jean-santos-12598973

Although I won’t be back for this Sunday’s worship service, know that I will be with you in spirit. Lyn Lampert will be leading the service and preaching, with help from our elders (and Amy naturally). Thank you to all those who are helping with the service this week.

Next week there will be no games on Monday or Bible Study on Wednesday. Our weekly gatherings will resume the week after Thanksgiving.

Here is your link and the order of worship for this Sunday’s service:

Jean Santos’s Service in Witness to the Resurrection:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81885365584?pwd=HzE4fZ8qDzrqaEGXUndfyjBXh4UsLk.1

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