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Hey Everyone!

I hope you are all well and ready for an exciting summer. This coming Lord’s Day is Ascension Sunday, the special holy day when we remember Christ’s ascension into heaven to sit at the right hand of the Father. Join us this Sunday, June 1st for our 10:00am worship service in the sanctuary and on Zoom (links below). We will be celebrating the Eucharist this Sunday, but we WILL NOT be having our monthly potluck.

We will, however, still have fellowship after worship. That said, we’re in desperate need of more cookies! To that end, we’re running our Pre–Summer Cookie Drive to make sure we have enough cookies for fellowship as we welcome back our summer residents and guests. If you’re interested in participating in our cookie drive, bake two dozen, put them in a freezer bag, and put them in the Darley freezer. Thanks so much!

Tomorrow, Friday, May 30th, we’ll be holding our Trail Hiker Center clean up at 10:30am at the Annex/Trail Hiker Center. We’ll be spreading mulch, sweeping, picking up sticks, and doing some indoor cleaning and sorting. Join us tomorrow morning at 10:30am as we prepare to welcome our 2025 class of hikers.

Our Lake City Trail Hiker Center opens up this Sunday, June 1st at 9:00am. Starting this Sunday, you’ll be able to sign up for some early shifts in the hiker center, which will begin on Monday, June 9th. Check out the bulletin board in Darley Hall to sign up!

We’re having Games Up Here on Monday, June 2nd this week. Join us in the PRESBYTERIAN ANNEX at 7:00pm for some tabletop games!

This coming Wednesday, June 4th, we’ll gather in the PRESBYTERIAN ANNEX at 5:00pm for our weekly Bible Study. This week we’ll be explore the Gospel of John chapters 9-11. Join us in person and online.

If you knew Cheryl Adams and would like to participate in her Celebration of Life ceremony, gather at the IOOF cemetery (upper cemetery) on Monday June 2nd at 11:00am.

Finally, if you didn’t notice, we’re undergoing some improvements for this summer. With an almost complete new fence and a new brick patio, we’re almost ready for our outdoor worship services (staring later in June). Many thanks to Tom Arnold and Al Brown for all your hard work to improve our facilities. We are grateful.

Here are your links and the order of worship for this week:

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

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

Hey Folks,

It’s hard to believe that we’re in the sixth and last week of Eastertide. This liturgical year has flown by so quickly. This Sunday, May 25th, we’ll gather in-person and on Zoom for our Lord’s Day worship service at 10:00am in the CPC sanctuary. Fellowship with cookies and coffee will follow.

Monday is Memorial Day, so there will be NO Games Up here.

Wednesday, May 28th, we’ll gather for our weekly Bible Study at 5:00pm in Darley Hall. This week, we’ll be exploring chapters six through ten. Join us in-person and on Zoom.

Don’t forget that June 1st the Trail Hiker Center opens. I’ll be posting the shift sign up sheets on the bulletin board in Darley Hall. There are several new ways you can volunteer this year.

That’s it for this week. Here are your links and the order of worship for the week to come: 

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

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

Hey Folks,

Sorry my weekly communication is coming so late this week, It’s been a busy one.

So, here’s the skinny. Worship is at 10:00am tomorrow (Sunday, May 18th) with fellowship after), Games are on for this Monday (May 19th at 7:00 in Darley), and our Bible Study on the Gospel of John is on for Wednesday (5:00pm in Darley). Read chapters 6-12. That’s it!

Here are your links for the week to come: 

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 and in springtime spirits. The weather here in Lake City can’t seem to decide what it wants to do. This Sunday, May 11th, is the Fourth Sunday of Eastertide. It’s hard to believe we’re half way through. Join us at 10:00am in the Sanctuary for our Lord’s Day worship service.

Please note our activities for the week. We will be having Games Up Here on Monday, May 12th at 7:00pm in Darley Hall. Session will be meeting this Wednesday, May 14th at 10:00am in Darley Hall. Then, that same evening (May 14th) at 5:00pm, we’ll gather in Darley Hall for our weekly Bible study. We’ll be reading through the Gospel of John chapters 1-6. If you can’t make it, but you’d like to listen in, you can always find our recorded Bible study sessions on our YouTube channel.

That’s it for this week folks. Here are your links for the week to come: 

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 and living into the blessedness of Eastertide. Tomorrow morning, Sunday, May 4th, we’ll gather at 10:00am in the sanctuary for our Lord’s Day worship service, which will include celebrating the Eucharist and joining in our First-Sunday-of-the-month potluck directly after the service. The theme for tomorrow’s potluck is Cinco de Mayo, so we’re inviting all to bring Mexican fare, but you’re welcome to bring whatever you’d like.

This Monday, May 5th, we’ll be having Games Up Here in Darley Hall at 7:00pm. This week, we’ll be featuring Project L and Harmonies.

We’ll also be starting a new five week series for our weekly Bible Study that meets on Wednesday night at 5:00pm in Darley Hall. Join us as we explore the Gospel according to John. Please read chapters 1-2 for this week’s session.

That’s it for this week folks. Here are your links for the week to come: 

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

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

May the Fourth Be With You.

Jason

Hey CPC,

I hope you are all well and haven’t replied to any fake emails from me as late. I’m really sorry if our hacked email list has caused you any problems this week. So long as you don’t click any of the links in those fake emails, you’re probably okay. Remember, I will only ever email you all from lakecityjason@gmail.com. All other emails should be deleted and reported to me. 

Tomorrow, Sunday, April 27th is the Second Sunday of Eastertide, which means there is still two days left in our Easter Octave. You’ve got two more days to celebrate with Easter Octave desserts!! We’ll gather tomorrow morning at 10:00am in the sanctuary for our Lord’s Day Worship Service, followed by fellowship in Darley Hall directly after. 

I’ll be away from the church this week, as I’ve been invited back to Princeton Theological Seminary for the Princeton Youth Forum to participate in the 30th Anniversary of the Institute for Youth Ministry, My doctoral cohort–The Timothy Scholars–is being recognized. Consequently, there will be NO Games Up Here or our Wednesday Bible Study. 

Looking ahead, next Sunday, May 4th, we will celebrate the Eucharist and gather after the service for our first-Sunday-of-the-month potluck. May’s potluck theme is Mexican fare in honor of Cinco de Mayo. 

Here is your link and the order of worship for the service tomorrow: 

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

That’s it for this week, CPC.

See you in the morning,

Jason

Hey Everyone,

I hope your Holy Week has begun well and that you are feeling blessed. There are several gatherings for our faith community over the next few days that I want to make sure you’re aware of, so please take note of the schedule below.

Tonight, Wednesday, April 16th we will be having our regular weekly Bible Study in Darley Hall at 5:00pm. For the next two weeks we’ll be exploring Colossians–one of Paul’s letters from prison. Join us in person or via Zoom. If you can’t make it, but are still interested, the video will be posted later this week on our YouTube channel.

For those who RSVP’d for the Maundy Thursday Sacred Meal of Remembrance, we’ll be gathering in Darley Hall tomorrow night, Thursday, April 17th at 5:30pm. Please arrive no earlier than 5:15pm and no later than 5:30pm. Everything for the meal is provided by CPC, so just bring yourselves. The evening should end around 8:30pm.

Next, don’t forget to join us at 8:00pm in the CPC sanctuary on Friday, April 18th for our Good Friday Tenebrae Service with the Chants of Taizé.

Finally, we’ll gather for our Service of the Resurrection on Easter Sunday, April 20th at 10:00am in the CPC sanctuary.

Here are your links for the week to come: 

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 and in joyous spirits as we prepare ourselves for tomorrow’s Palm Sunday Community Service. Tomorrow at 10:00am, Sunday, April 13th, we’re gathering together with the other churches in Lake City for our community worship service. Just like last year, the Palm Sunday Community Service will be held in the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Lyn Lampert will be our preacher for the service and 100% of the offering will go to our Lake City Christian Community Service fund.

Plan on remaining after the service for a little while as we consume some delicious cinnamon rolls (provided by the Country Store) and fold some palm crosses with the palm reeds. If you’re able to arrive early tomorrow to help set up chairs in the Baptist Fellowship Hall, please join us at 9:00am.

Because it’s Holy Week, there will be NO Game Up Here this coming Monday, April 14th, but we still are having our Weekly Bible Study on Wednesday, April 16th at 5:00pm in Darley Hall. For the next two weeks, we’ll be digging into the book of Colossians.

Also, don’t forget that if you are hoping to attend the Maundy Thursday Sacred Meal of Remembrance on Thursday, April 17th, you need to RSVP by NOON (12:00pm) on Monday, April 14th by physically signing up or texting Jason.

Below you will find the schedule for Holy Week this year.

2025 Holy Week Schedule

Monday, April 14th
+Showing of The Passion of the Christ in Darley Fellowship Hall at 7:00pm
Community Presbyterian Church

Maundy Thursday, April 17th
+Maundy Thursday Sacred Meal of Remembrance at Community Presbyterian Church in Darley Hall at 5:30pm. RSVP by NOON on Monday April 14th with names of EACH participant to Jason or sign up on the sign-up sheet in Darley Hall.

Good Friday, April 18th
+Stations of the Cross at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church at 5:00pm

+Good Friday Service at First Baptist Church at 6:00pm

+Good Friday Tenebrae Service at Community Presbyterian Church at 8:00pm

Holy Saturday, April 19th
+Easter Vigil Communion Service at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church at 4:00pm

Easter Sunday, April 20th
+Service of the Resurrection at Community Presbyterian Church at 10:00am

+Easter Service at the First Baptist Church at 10:30am

And here are your links for the week to come: 

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

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

Hey Everyone!

Happy Wednesday to all. I hope this post finds you all well and feeling blessed during this holy lenten season. Palm Sunday and Holy Week are just around the corner. More details for those holy days are below.

This Sunday, April 6th, we’ll gather together at 10:00am in the sanctuary for the Fifth Sunday of Lent, during which we will celebrate holy communion and gather afterwards for our first-Sunday-of-the-month potluck. The theme for this month is Sunday brunch (think ham dinner).

This coming Sunday, you’ll also be able to sign up for our Maundy Thursday, Sacred Meal of Remembrance, which will take place on Thursday, April 17th at 5:30pm.

Next, Monday, April 7th, we’ll have Games Up Here in Darley Hall at 7:00pm. Join us for tabletop games and fellowship. All are welcome.

On Wednesday, April 9th, We’ll have our monthly session meeting at 10:00am in Darley Hall. Then, that evening, we’ll have the final installment of our study of the Book of Romans, with one final overview of the epistle. Don’t forget to read the whole book before this class.

Don’t forget that on Sunday, April 13th, we’ll be holding our second Palm Sunday Community Service at the First Baptist Fellowship Hall. Lyn Lampert will be our preacher for this community event. Plan on joining us for the service and lingering a bit after to fold some crosses and partake of some hot cinnamon buns.

As of today, the following is our schedule for this year’s Holy Week.

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE 2025
Monday, April 14th
Showing of The Passion of the Christ in Darley Fellowship Hall at 7:00pm at Community Presbyterian Church

Thursday, April 17th
Maundy Thursday Sacred Meal of Remembrance at Community Presbyterian Church in Darley Hall at 5:30pm

Friday, April 18th
Stations of the Cross at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church at 5:00pm
Good Friday Service at First Baptist Church at 6:00pm
Good Friday Tenebrae Service at Community Presbyterian Church at 8:00pm

Easter Sunday, April 20th
Service of the Resurrection at Community Presbyterian Church at 10:00am
Easter Service at the First Baptist Church at 10:30am

And here are your links for the week to come: 

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 and experiencing the blessedness of this season of Lent. As many of you know, I’ll be away this next week leading and teaching at two back-to-back denominational gatherings at Stony Point Center, our national conference and retreat center, located in Stony Point, NY. The first runs Monday to Wednesday and is called The Whole IG Kit and Caboodle: An Intergenerational Primer. The second which runs Wednesday to Saturday is called TOPCON! The Theology of Play Conference.

Although I’ll be away, I’ve managed my flights so that I’ll leave directly after this Sunday’s service and I’ll fly back on Saturday night. To that end, I’ll be including the orders of worship for the next two Sundays below. Remember that this coming week, there will be no games or Bible Study; the following week we’ll be back to business as usual.

Here’s the schedule of gatherings for the next two weeks!
Sunday, March 23rd–Third Sunday of Lent (10:00am)
No Games Up Here (Monday, March 24th)
No Wednesday Bible Study (Wednesday, March 26th)
Sunday, March 30th–Fourth Sunday of Lent (10:00am)
Monday, March 31st–Games Up Here in Darley Hall (7:00pm)
Wednesday, April 2nd–Bible Study: Romans 15-16 in Darley Hall (5:00)

And here are your links for the next two weeks

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

Wednesday Bible Study (on April 2nd)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393?pwd=NEFpYVlSNVloSkdCNGExU2kxMUNtQT0