I hope you’re all well and enjoying the warmer weather. I’m writing you tonight from Santa Fe, where I’m picking Judah up tomorrow to come home for the summer. It’s amazing how fast time flies. Likewise, it’s also hard to believe that Eastertide is almost over.
This Sunday, May 21, will be the seventh Sunday of Easter and it’s also Ascension Sunday when we remember Jesus Christ’s ascension to sit at the right hand of the Father. Join us at 10:00am as we explore the gospel text in John 17:1-11. You can find that passage and the other lectionary passages in the printable online Order of Worship found below.
Here are your announcements for the week:
Intergenerational Study of the Bible for Youth It’s the final week of our Intergenerational Study of the Bible for Youth. Join us this Sunday, May 21 from 4:00-6:00pm as we finish our LEGO timeline.
Games Up Here No Monday Night Games this week. See you next week!
Wednesday Bible Study Join us this Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 5:00pm in Darley Hall and on Zoom as we finish our exploration of the doctrine of the Image of God.
Men’s Prayer Breakfast Men’s Prayer Breakfast is happening this week on Thursday, May 25 at 7:00am.
I hope that you are all well and in good spirits. This Sunday, May 14th we’ll be having a Mother’s Day waffle brunch in honor of all of the mothers in our community. Join us after the service for this special time of fellowship. This week, I’ll be preaching from John 14, as we explore what it means to love God. You can read that passage and the other lectionary passages in the downloadable online order of worship below.
Beyond that, I’d like to invite you to connect to our weekly bible study where we dig around in various topics related to the Bible, faith, and Christian discipleship. This week, Wednesday May 17, we’ll be looking at the Image of God–what it is, how it affects us, and how it calls us to the fullest life possible. If you’ve never attended before, we meet in Darley Hall and on Zoom at 5:00pm on Wednesday. Links to the Zoom broadcast can be found below.
Here are your announcements:
Mother’s Day Don’t forget that this Sunday, May 14th is Mother’s Day! We’ll be celebrating and honoring all the mothers among us with a special waffle brunch following the morning worship service.
Intergenerational Study of the Bible for Youth … is cancelled this week in honor of Mother’s Day.
Games Up Here Monday night games are on for this week. Join Jason and Silas for games at the Annex on Monday, May 15 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.
Wednesday Bible Study Our Weekly Bible Study will be exploring the doctrine of the Imago Dei–the image of God–given to humanity in creation. Join us this Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 5:00pm in Darley Hall and on Zoom.
Men’s Prayer Breakfast Men’s Prayer Breakfast is happening this week on Thursday, May 18 at 7:00am.
I hope this post finds you all well and in good spirits. Things are picking up as we enter into May–summer folks are starting to return, everyone is prepping for the summer, and there’s a subtle buzz in the air.
This Sunday, May 7 is the Fifth Sunday of Eastertide, and I’ll be preaching from the Gospel of John 14:1-14. You can find that text and the other lectionary passages in the downloadable online Order of Worship below.
We’ll also be celebrating Communion in our worship service. Then, after the service we’ll carry on with our first-Sunday-of-the-month potluck in the theme of Siete de Mayo (Mexican fare).
Here are the announcements for this week:
Intergenerational Study of the Bible for Youth The Intergenerational Study of the Bible is on for Sunday, May 7 from 4:00pm to 5:30pm.
Games Up Here No games this Monday, May 8th, 2023.
Wednesday Bible Study Our Weekly Bible Study is on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 5:00pm.
Men’s Prayer Breakfast Men’s Prayer Breakfast is happening this week on Thursday, May 11 at 7:00am.
Next Sunday, May 14 is Mother’s Day! Join us after worship next week, Sunday, May 14 for a special Mother’s Day meal. The men of the church will be serving up waffles, bacon and sausage.
Blessed fourth week of Easter to all. I hope this post finds you all well. There is nothing crazy happening this week as we begin the month of May. This Sunday I’ll be preaching from John 10:1-10. Join us as we explore the sheep analogy often used in the Bible. You can read that text and the other lectionary passages in the downloadable Order of Worship below.
Here are your announcements for the week ahead:
Intergenerational Study of the Bible for Youth The Intergenerational Study of the Bible is on for Sunday night, April 30 from 4:00pm to 5:30pm.
Games Up Here Monday night games are on for this week. Join Jason and Silas for games at the Annex on Monday, May 1 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.
Wednesday Bible Study Join us for the topic of “Listening” at this week’s Bible Study on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 5:00pm.
Men’s Prayer Breakfast Men’s Prayer Breakfast is happening this week on Thursday, May 4 at 7:00am.
Cinco de Mayo Pot Luck Next week is our monthly potluck! This month’s theme is “Siete de Mayo,” so break out your best Mexican dish and join us Sunday, May 7 for food and fellowship.
Communion Sunday Don’t forget, next Sunday, May 7, we’ll be celebrating communion during our Sunday worship service.
May Session The CPC Session is meeting early this month. We’ll gather this Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 10:00am in Darley Hall.
I hope everyone is well and still experiencing the blessings of Eastertide. This week we resume our regular gatherings in full, with the return of our weekly Bible study this coming Wednesday. On Sunday, we’ll explore the familiar passage of Jesus’ appearance on the Road to Emmaus from Luke 24:13-35. You can read that text and the other lectionary passages for the week in our downloadable online order of worship below.
Here are your announcements for the week ahead:
Intergenerational Study of the Bible for Youth The Intergenerational Study of the Bible is happening Sunday night, April 23 from 4:00pm to 5:30pm.
Games Up Here Monday night games are on for this week. Join Jason and Silas for games at the Annex on Monday, April 24 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.
Wednesday Bible Study Our Weekly Bible Study will return next week on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 5:00pm. Join us for a surprise topic.
Men’s Prayer Breakfast Men’s Prayer Breakfast is happening this week on Thursday, April 27 at 7:00am.
Nerf Nation! Join us this Friday, April 28th in the Lake City Armory from 7:00pm to 9:00pm for Nerf Nation!
I trust all is well on this chilly Saturday morning (in Lake City). I hope your first week of Easter has been meaningful and filled with Christ’s peace. For the next six Sundays we’ll continue in the season of Eastertide. This week we’ll explore the narrative of Christ’s first encounter with the disciples after His resurrection, which can be found in John 20:19-31. You can read that text and the other lectionary passages in the downloadable order of worship below.
This week we return to our regular gatherings save the Wednesday night Bible study, as I’ll be in Bayfield on Wednesday doing a triennial visit for the Presbytery of Western Colorado. The Bible study will return the following week at its normally scheduled time.
Here are your announcements for the week ahead:
Intergenerational Study of the Bible for Youth The Intergenerational Study of the Bible is back tonight at our normally scheduled time–4:00pm until 5:30pm this Sunday, April 16th.
Games Up Here Monday night games is on for this week. Join Jason and Silas for games at the Annex on Monday, April 17 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.
No Bible Study No Bible Study this week. Our Weekly Bible Study will return next week on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 5:00pm.
Men’s Prayer Breakfast Men’s Prayer Breakfast is happening this week on Thursday, April 20th at 7:00am.
And here’s the link for Sunday worship and the downloadable order of worship:
I hope you are all well on this Holy Saturday. For those in Lake City, tomorrow we’ll gather together at the Armory at 10:30am to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord with all the congregations in our community. For those wanting to join us remotely, I’ll be broadcasting through Zoom–the link is below. And, if you’re interested in attending any of the other services tomorrow, here’s the line up.
Easter Sunday, April 9 “Sunrise” Communion Service at St. James Episcopal Church at 8:00am Community Easter Breakfast at the First Baptist Fellowship Hall at 9:00am Community Easter Service at the Lake City Armory at 10:30am Easter Mass at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church at 3:30pm
This week, our regular gatherings are cancelled (no Monday games or Wednesday Bible Study), but feel free to reach out if you all need anything.
Today is the last chance you have to sign up for the Maundy Thursday Sacred Meal. This year, we’ll explore the liturgy of the Last Supper over a communal meal in Darley Hall on Thursday, April 6th. The meal will start promptly at 6:00pm and will last about 75 minutes. .
Community Presbyterian Church will be providing a meal including appetizers, a salad, and an entree featuring a roast, garlic mashed potatoes, and a seasonal vegetable.
There is no cost for the meal, but it does require reservation. Please text 206-962-9886 by midnight today, Monday, April 3rd and include all the names of the attendees for the gathering.
I’m sitting down this morning, on the eve of Holy Week, to make this post. It really is hard to believe that Easter is only a week away. Tomorrow morning we’ll enter into this sacred week with our Palm Sunday Worship Service at 10am, which will include both an ordination and the installation of our new ruling elders–Al Lutz and Ron Bruce. We will also be celebrating the Eucharist, so if you’re joining us via Zoom, please bring your communion elements to the broadcast.
Following the service we’ll have our first-of-the-month potluck in a “Spring Brunch” theme. So whip up your favorite brunchy dish and join us tomorrow for this special fellowship. We’ve got a lot to celebrate.
My sermon tomorrow will come from the only lectionary reading for Palm Sunday, Matthew 21:1-11, Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. You can read that text in the online Order of Worship, which can be downloaded below. There’s a lot going on this week, so please check both the Holy Week schedule and the announcements below.
Here’s the Holy Week schedule for all of the Lake City churches, followed by the announcements for this week. Please note which regular gatherings are cancelled.
2023 Holy Week Schedule Lake City Churches
Monday, April 3 Showing of The Passion of the Christ in the Presbyterian Annex at 7:00pm
MaundyThursday, April 6 Maundy Thursday Meal and Service in Darley Hall at 6:00pm RSVP by Monday April 3rd with names of participants to 206-962-9886
Good Friday, April 7 Good Friday Service at St. James Episcopal Church at 12:00pm Stations of the Cross at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church at 5:00pm Good Friday Tenebrae Service at Community Presbyterian Church at 8:00pm
Easter Sunday, April 9 “Sunrise” Communion Service at St. James Episcopal Church at 8:00am Community Easter Breakfast at the First Baptist Fellowship Hall at 9:00am Community Easter Service at the Lake City Armory at 10:30am Easter Mass at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church at 3:30pm
Announcements for Holy Week
Cancelled Gatherings Just a reminder, the following gatherings are cancelled this week: Intergenerational Study of the Bible for Youth, Monday Night Games.
Lenten Prayers Join us for our final Lenten Midday Prayers with the Taizé chants at noon on, Wednesday, April 5th.
Cost of Discipleship Reading Group Wednesday, April 5th is our final gathering for the reading group. Join us online or in person at 5:00pm.
Community Easter Breakfast Don’t forget to sign up this morning, Sunday, April 2 to bring a brunch dish to the ecumenical community Easter breakfast at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall on Easter morning at 9:00am. The sign up sheet is on the bulletin board in Darley Hall.
Congratulations! We extend a special congratulations and thank you to Ron Bruce and Al Lutz for being installed this morning as ruling elders in the Presbyterian Church (USA). We are grateful for your ministry and look forward to being lead by you.
And, here are you links and the order of worship for this week:
It’s hard to believe that it’s already the fifth Sunday of Lent. Yet, it’s here and that means that the beginning of Holy Week and Easter are right around the corner. This coming week, things look fairly similar in the life of our church, but there are a few things you should be aware of as we approach this sacred week.
First, next Sunday is Palm Sunday and we’ll have palm reeds for everyone. It’s also the first Sunday of the month which means we’ll be celebrating communion and we’ll be having our first-of-the-month potluck. And if that’s not enough, we’ll also be ordaining and installing our newest elders–Al Lutz and Ron Bruce. It’s going to be a Sunday to remember, so set aside some red clothing (because Palm Sunday’s liturgical color is red, which is also the color for ordination and installation) because it’s going to be a good one.
This Sunday we’ll be looking at the narrative of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead found in John 11. You can read that passage and the other lectionary texts in the online order of worship bulletin which is downloadable below.
For those looking ahead to Holy Week, here is the list of opportunities for that week:
Sunday, April 2 Palm Sunday Worship Service at CPC at 10:00am
Monday, April 3 Showing of the Passion of the Christ in the Annex at 7:00pm
Wednesday, April 5 Midday Lenten Prayers in the sanctuary at 12:00pm Final Cost of Discipleship Reading Group in Darley Hall at 5:00pm
Thursday, April 6 Maundy Thursday Meal & Service Service in Darley Hall at 6:00pm
Friday, April 7 Good Friday Service at St. James Episcopal Church at 12:00pm Stations of the Cross at St. Rose Roman Catholic church at 5:00pm Good Friday Tenebrae Service at Community Presbyterian Church at 8:00pm
Sunday, April 9 “Sunrise” Communion Service St. James Episcopal Church at 8:00am Community Breakfast at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall at 9:00am Service of the Resurrection at Lake City Armory at 10:30am Easter Mass at St. Rose Roman Catholic Church at 3:30pm
Here are your Announcements for the week ahead:
Intergenerational Study of the Bible for Youth The Intergenerational Study of the Bible is back tonight at our normally scheduled time–4:00pm.
Games Up Here Monday night games is on for this week. Join Jason and Silas for games at the Annex on Monday, March 27th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.
Lenten Midday Prayers Looking for a Lenten practice centered on prayer and contemplation? Join us for Taizé prayers every Wednesday during Lent at noon in the CPC sanctuary.
Cost of Discipleship Lenten Reading Group The Cost of Discipleship reading group will meet this Wednesday, March 29th in-person in Darley Hall and Zoom from 5:00-6:30pm MST.
Men’s Prayer Breakfast Men’s Prayer Breakfast is happening this week on Thursday, March 30th at 7:00am.
