Community Presbyterian Church

Hey Everyone,

I hope all of you are well and in good spirits. It’s been an exciting week as we begin to prepare for the return of our summer residents and the anticipated tourist season. We’ve got all sorts of things planned for this summer and in a couple of week you’ll be getting your CPC Summer Schedule, filled with lots of opportunities for connection, spiritual formation, and service.

Speaking of service, for the next two Saturdays (starting tomorrow) we’ll be working on the grounds of the church getting it ready for the summer. Tomorrow specifically, we’ll be working on the Annex yard getting the Hiker Center ready. We’ve got a pallet of mulch to spread and 40 bags of hummus and peat to integrate into our garden beds. If you’re available, stop by the Annex tomorrow between 9am and 12pm and lend a hand.

This week is the Sixth Sunday of Easter and the preaching text for this week is John 14:23-29. You can find it and the other lectionary texts here or at the bottom of the online Order of Worship. We’ll be having fellowship tomorrow after service, so if you’re in town, plan on joining us.

Here are your announcements for the week:

Games Up Here
No games tomorrow night, as Jason will be in working with the church in Montrose. 

Wednesday Bible Study
No Bible Study this week. And, this week is also really the last week to complete the CPC Summer Series Survey. 

Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Join the men of Lake City this Thursday, May 26th at 7:00am for good food, prayer, and Bible study. 

CPC Spring Cleaning Work Day
Join us this coming Saturday, May 28th from 9:00am until 12:00pm to clean up the church property for the summer season.

And, here is your link and Order of Worship for this week:

Sunday Worship Service:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489308747

Hey Everyone,

I hope your weekends are off to a good start. The weather here in Lake City is fabulous and we’re already starting to see folks return. If you’re coming into town, make sure to let us know. We’re excited to see you all.

This week is the Fifth Sunday of Easter and believe it or not, I’m going to try something that I’ve never done before–I’m preaching from Revelation! Yes, you read it correctly, this Sunday will be a historic event perhaps never to be repeated again. So join us this Sunday for worship in person or online at 10:00am. You can find the Revelation passage and the other lectionary texts here.

Here are your announcements for the week:

Games Up Here
Games are happening this week! Join us Monday night, May 16th at the Annex at 7:00pm for tabletop games. If you’d like to join us via Zoom, text or email Jason.

Wednesday Bible Study
No Bible Study this week. This week is also really the last week to complete the CPC Summer Series Survey 2022 and offer your input for future Bible Study topics and fellowship gatherings. If you’re having trouble with the online version, feel free to fill out the back of the Announcements sheet and turn it in during the Sunday offering.

Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Join the men of Lake City this Thursday, May 19th at 7:00am for good food, prayer, and Bible study. 

And, here are your links for the week:

Sunday Worship Service:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489308747

Monday Games Up Here: (by request: 206-962-9886)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89254064116

Hey Everyone!

I hope you’re all well and in good spirits. I’m back in Lake City after clocking over 3,200 miles on our trip to Columbus, Ohio. It’s good to be home and I’m looking forward to worshiping with all of you in a few short days.

This Sunday is the Fourth Sunday of Easter and it’s also Mother’s Day. 🙂 This Sunday will also be our monthly potluck after the service so get ready for some good food and fellowship.

This Sunday we’ll be celebrating the Eucharist, so if you’re joining us online, please remember to bring your communion elements with you. The preaching text this week comes from the Gospel of John. You can find it and the other lectionary texts here.

Finally, don’t forget to fill out the CPC Summer Series Survey. To date, only 14 people have filled out the survey. You can click this LINK to participate (https://forms.gle/GVmWw36L29qxBqK18).

Here are this week’s announcements:

Games Up Here
Games are happening this week! Join us Monday night, May 9th at the Annex at 7:00pm for tabletop games. If you’d like to join us via Zoom, text or email Jason.

May Session Meeting
This week, the CPC elders will meet in Darley Hall from 9:00am to 12:00pm on Wednesday, May 11th. 

Wednesday Bible Study
No Bible Study this week. This week is also the last week to complete the CPC Summer Series Survey 2022 and offer your input for future Bible Study topics.

Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Join the men of Lake City this Thursday, May 12th at 7:00am for good food, prayer, and Bible study. 

Here are your links for the week:

Sunday Worship Service:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489308747

Monday Games Up Here: (by request: 206-962-9886)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89254064116‘

Hey Lake City and Friends,

I hope all is well in our wonderful little town. I’m writing you today from Columbus, Ohio. Judah and I will be headed back on Monday, but are breaking up the trip on the return journey. I’ve missed you all and look forward to see you soon.

Tomorrow, May 1st is not only May Day, it’s the Third Sunday of Easter. John Roose is our guest preacher and worship leader this week. He’ll be preaching from John 21:1-19. Our lectionary texts for this week can be found here. Like last week, they are at the end of the online order of worship bulletin (link below).

 Next week is Mother’s Day! Jason will be back and we’ll be celebrating the Lord’s Supper. Then we’ll have our monthly potluck after the service.

Here are your announcments for the week ahead:

Games Up Here
No games this week because Jason’s out of town. Game will return next week at their regularly schedule time. 😉

Wednesday Bible Study
No Bible Study this week. This week is also the last week to complete the CPC Summer Series Survey 2022 and offer your input for future Bible Study topics. Check your emails from the last two weeks for the survey link. 

Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Join the men of Lake City this Thursday, May 5th at 7:00am for good food, prayer, and Bible study. 

Communion, Potluck and Mothers, Oh My!
Next Sunday, May 8th is Mother’s Day! On that Sunday, we’ll also be celebrating communion, so if you’re joining us via Zoom, please bring your elements to the service. Then, after worship we’ll gather for our monthly potluck!

Here is the Zoom link for tomorrow’s service and the Order of Worship:

Third Sunday of Easter Worship Service:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489308747

Hey CPC,

I hope you’re all well and in warmer weather than we are here in Lake City. It’s in the low 30s here and we’re getting snow! 😉

Tomorrow, April 24th is the Second Sunday of Easter and our preaching text will come from the Gospel of John. You can read it and the other lectionary texts here. Alternatively, you can also read them at the end of the online order of worship bulletin (link below). We’ll also have the espresso machine up and running tomorrow for fellowship, so join us after for a hot drink and a cookie.

Here are your announcments for the week ahead:

Games Up Here
No games this week because Jason will be off while he’s visiting his mother in Columbus.

Wednesday Bible Study
No Bible Study this coming week, but make sure to respond to the survey in this week’s email about our new “hot topics” Bible Study series. 

Men’s Prayer Breakfast
No Men’s Prayer Breakfast this Thursday

Communion, Potluck, and Mother’s Day, Oh My!
Next week, Jason will be on vacation, but CPC will meet as usual. Consequently, we’ll be celebrating the Lord’s supper and having our monthly potluck on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8th.

Here is the Zoom link for tomorrow’s service and the Order of Worship:

Second Sunday of Easter Worship Service:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489308747

Good afternoon all,

I hope this post finds you all well on this Good Friday. It’s hard to believe that Easter is only a couple days away. Tonight, however, we’ll observe this holy day through our Tenebrae Good Friday service, where we’ll be hearing the final seven words of Christ alongside a selection of Taizé chants. The services starts at 7:00pm and will be in the sanctuary. This service will not be offered on Zoom.

This Sunday, we’ll be joining with the rest of the Lake City churches for our Community Service of the Resurrection. There are several other ways you can participate as well.

Here’s the schedule of gatherings for this Sunday, April 17th.

Sunrise Service at St. James Episcopal Church, 8:00am
Community Breakfast at the Baptist Fellowship Hall, 9:00am
Service of the Resurrection at the Lake City Public School, 10:30am
Easter Mass at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church, 3:30pm

The Service of the Resurrection at 10:30am will be broadcasted through a Zoom link. The link for this service can be found below.

There will be no gatherings or activities (games or Bible study) offered this week. Be on the look out for the electronic survey about our summer season together and the upcoming sermon series, This is Our Story, This is Our Song. And that’s it for your announcements this week folks.

Sunday Community Service of the Resurrection:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489308747

Hey Everyone,

I hope this post finds you all well and in good spirits on this final Friday before Holy Week. Although our regularly scheduled gatherings are cancelled, for those in Lake City, there are plenty of opportunities to observe Holy Week. Although I will post this information again, I’ve included the schedule for Holy Week at the end of this communication.

This Sunday is Palm Sunday… and as such we’ll have live palm reeds for those attending the worship service on Sunday. For those who might not be joining us for the service, I’ll leave the remainder of the palms in a bucket in front of the church. If you’d like one, please swing by the church on Sunday (starting at 12:00pm). This week’s lectionary readings only offer a Psalm and a Gospel reading, the latter which will be the preaching text this week. You can find them both here.

Here are your announcements for the week:

Games Up Here
No games this week because of Holy Week.

Mid-Week Prayers
Join us this Wednesday, April 13th for our final mid-week Lenten Prayer at noon in the CPC sanctuary. This service will also include a special celebration of the Lord’s Supper.

Wednesday Bible Study
Last week, we completed our trek through the whole Bible! Consequently, we’re taking the next couple of weeks off. Look out for a survey next week to suggest “hot topics” for our next Bible Study series. 

Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Join the men of Lake City this Thursday, April 14th at 7:00am for good food, prayer, and Bible study.

Holy Week Schedule
Please note the Holy Week Schedule below. There you will find all the offerings in  Lake City during Holy Week. Community Presbyterian Church gatherings are in Italics. The Service of the Resurrection will be broadcasted through Zoom.

Here’s your link and Order of Worship for our Palm Sunday Worship Service:

Sunday Worship Service:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489308747

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

Palm Sunday, April 10th
Palms will be available at:
St. James Episcopal Church, 9:30am
Community Presbyterian Church, 10:00am 
St. Rose of Lima, 10:00am

Monday, April 11th
The Passion of the Christ in the Annex, 7:00pm

Wednesday, April 13th
Lenten Prayers at CPC, 12:00pm, with a celebration of the Lord’s Supper.

Good Friday, April 15th
Good Friday Service, St. James Episcopal, 12:00pm
Stations of the Cross, St. Rose of Lima, 5:00pm
Tenebrae Good Friday Service at CPC, 7:00pm

Resurrection Sunday, April 17th
Sunrise Service, St. James Episcopal, 8:00am
Community Breakfast, Baptist Fellowship Hall, 9:00am
Service of the Resurrection, Lake City Gym, 10:30am
Easter Mass, St. Rose of Lima, 3:30pm

Hey CPC and friends,

I can’t believe it’s already the Fifth Sunday of Lent, which means holy week and Easter are just around the corner. Time sure does fly here in the mountains. There is a lot going on this week, so make sure you read through the announcements carefully.

This Sunday, we’ll be celebrating the Eucharist in the service so if you’re joining us online, make sure you have your communion elements with you. This week’s preaching text comes from the New Testament reading found in John 12:1-8. You can read it and the other lectionary texts for this week here.

This week is also our first-Sunday-of-the-month POTLUCK! So don’t forget to make your favorite potluck dish for Sunday and then join us after the Sunday worship service for a time of fellowship and good food.

Games Up Here
Monday night games are happening this week! Join us Monday night, April 4th at the Annex at 7:00pm for tabletop games. If you’d like to join us via Zoom, text or email Jason.

April Session Meeting
This week, the CPC elders will meet in Darley Hall at 10:00am on Wednesday, April 6th. 

Mid-Week Prayers
Join us this coming Wednesday, April 6th for our Lenten mid-week. Every Wednesday during Lent, all are invited to participate in a 25-30 minute time of prayer using the Taizé chants. The service will be in the sanctuary and will begin promptly at 12:00pm (Noon). 

Wednesday Bible Study
Join us on Zoom this Wednesday, April 6th from 5:00-6:30pm as we take a second look at the book of Revelation. The Zoom link can be found on our website and in Jason’s weekly email.

Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Join the men of Lake City this Thursday, April 7th at 7:00am for good food, prayer, and Bible study.

Liturgical Scarf Dying
Come dye a Lenten scarf this Thursday, April 7th, from 9:00am to 11:00am at the Annex. No appointment necessary.

And, here are your links for the week

Sunday Worship Service:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489308747

Monday Games Up Here: (by request: 206-962-9886)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89254064116

Wednesday Bible Study:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393

Good afternoon CPC and friends,

I hope all is well in your neck of the woods. It’s been a gorgeous day here in Lake City and spring is definitely in the air. No doubt it has me in the mood to clean and get ready for the summer.

Some exciting news to share… we’ve finally acquired our espresso machine and grinder for our hiking ministry at the Annex. In part from a generous grant from the Pioneer Jubilee Women’s Club, we were able to outfit our budding ministry with the gift of great coffee. I’ll be sharing more about the Hiker Center and what’s to come this summer as the weeks unfold. But for now, just know I’ll be playing barista on the new machine tomorrow at fellowship tomorrow (and I’ve made italian biscotti too). 😉

This Sunday, March 27th we’ll gather for the Fourth Sunday of Lent. The preaching text for Sunday is Luke 15:1-23, 11b-32, the well-known parable of the Prodigal Son. You can find it and the other lectionary texts here.

Here are your Announcements for the week:.

Games Up Here
No games this coming Monday night, March 28th (Jason will be in Montrose working with the Presbyterian church).

Mid-Week Prayers
Join us this coming Wednesday, March 30th for our Lenten mid-week prayers and every Wednesday during Lent. All are invited to participate in a 25-30 minute time of prayer using the Taizé chants. The service will be in the sanctuary and will begin promptly at 12:00pm (Noon). 

Wednesday Bible Study
Join us on Zoom this Wednesday, March 30th from 5:00-6:30pm as we look Jude and begin the book of Revelation. The Zoom link can be found on our website and in Jason’s weekly email.

Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Join the men of Lake City this Thursday, March 31st at 7:00am for good food, prayer, and Bible study.

Communion and a Potluck Next Sunday
Next Sunday, April 3rd, we’ll celebrate Holy Communion and following the service have our monthly potluck. 

Here are your links for the week:

Sunday Worship Service:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489308747

Wednesday Bible Study:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393

Hey Everyone!

Good evening and Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I hope that you were all wearing some green today and remembering the significance of the Irish people for the Christian faith. For those who don’t know, the Irish played a critical role in preserving sacred documents from devastation brought on by the Hun invasions (and other Germanic tribes), culminating in the fall of the Roman Empire.

This Sunday, March 20th we continue on our journey with the third Sunday of Lent. Celeste will be back (hurrah), and the preaching text for Sunday is Luke 13:1-9. You can find it and the other lectionary texts here.

Beyond those updates, don’t forget that from 9-12 tomorrow, Friday, March 18th, I’ll be hosting an open scarf session at the Annex.

Here are your announcements for the week ahead:

Games Up Here
Monday night games are happening this week! Join us tomorrow night, March 21st at the Annex at 7:00pm for tabletop games. If you’d like to join us via Zoom, text or email Jason.

Mid-Week Prayers
Join us this coming Wednesday, March 23rd for our Lenten mid-week. Every Wednesday during Lent, all are invited to participate in a 25-30 minute time of prayer using the Taizé chants. The service will be in the sanctuary and will begin promptly at 12:00pm (Noon). 

Wednesday Bible Study
Join us on Zoom this Wednesday, March 23rd from 5:00-6:30pm as we look at 1 & 2 Peter. The Zoom link can be found on our website and in Jason’s weekly email.

Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Join the men of Lake City this Thursday, March 24th at 7:00am for good food, prayer, and Bible study.

Here are your links for the week:

Sunday Worship Service:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489308747

Monday Games Up Here: (by request: 206-962-9886)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89254064116

Wednesday Bible Study:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393