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Worship for December 11, 2022 - Finding Hope in Mystery - Third Sunday of Advent
If you are like me, sometimes the mystery of our faith can be frustrating! What if, instead, we thought of it as life-giving? Today we explore how to find hope in mystery, especially during this holiday season.
Worship for December 4, 2022 - Bearing Good Fruit - Second Sunday of Advent
Today is an exciting day in worship as we celebrate both sacraments of the church: baptism and communion.
Worship for November 27, 2022 - Expect Transformation - First Sunday of Advent
We begin a new church year today as we celebrate the First Sunday of Advent, the season of preparation for Christmas and the coming of Jesus. With the changing season we also are seeing some changes in our worship service with new music and new patterns.
Worship for November 20, 2022 - An Unexpected King
Today we celebrate Christ the King Sunday, the day in the church year when we look forward to the coming reign of Christ. In scripture, however, we find an unexpected king. What does it look like to follow the Prince of Peace instead of a king of conquest? Today we also conclude our 2023 Pledge Campaign with Pledge Sunday. Thank you for prayerfully considering your pledge of financial support.
Worship for November 13, 2022 - Future Hopes, Future Fears
Today we hear two scriptures that look to the future - a future of hope and fear. We will explore how our faith forms our view of, and planning for, the future.
Worship for November 6, 2022 - All Saints' Sunday
Today in worship we will be remembering with hope those who have entered the Church Triumphant this past year and then coming to the table to celebrate communion.
Worship for October 30, 2022 - Reformation Sunday
Today we celebrate Reformation Sunday, hearing a familiar story of God's surprising encounter with a tax collector -- a familiar story which tells us of God's constant, yet surprising, love.
Worship for October 23, 2022 - Finding Joy and Humility in God's House
What do you experience when you come to church? Today we explore a story told by Jesus about two people who come to the temple and how differently they respond to being in God's house.
Worship for October 16, 2022 - Wrestling with God
Have you ever felt like your faith was more like a wrestling match than calm moments of transcendence? Today in worship we will explore several stories in scripture where people wrestle with God for a blessing, and what it might tell us for our own faith journey.
Worship for October 9, 2022 - Gratitude Comes from the Heart
Today in worship we are delighted to welcome the Rev. Bill Havens as he reflects on gratitude.
Worship for October 2, 2022 - World Communion Sunday
Today in worship we are celebrating World Communion Sunday; we will reflect on the challenges and hopes of church unity, and how unity doesn't mean being identical. If you are joining us online for worship today, please have your communion elements handy so you may join in the sacrament from your home.
Worship for September 18, 2022 - Can Shrewdness Be a Christian Virtue?
Today in worship we will be exploring the question, "Can shrewdness be a Christian virtue?"
Worship for September 4, 2022 - Nissa Krier, Guest Preacher
While Pastor Chris is away on family leave, we are delighted to welcome Nissa Krier, our Ministry Intern, as our guest preacher today. We hope you will be able to join us in-person or online today!
Worship for August 28, 2022 - Malinda Spencer, Guest Preacher
While Pastor Chris is away on family leave, we are delighted to welcome Malinda Spencer, Executive Presbyter of John Calvin Presbytery as our guest preacher today. We hope you will be able to join us in-person or online today!
Worship for August 21, 2022 - Embracing Vitality at Trinity Presbyterian
This Sunday we are wrapping up our summer series on vitality in the lift of the church. We will be reflecting on God's promise in Psalm 23 - to not only be with us, but help us thrive, in hard times.
Worship for August 14, 2022 - Discovering Our Strengths at Trinity Presbyterian
This is an important and exciting week at Trinity! Together we will be prayerfully completing the US Congregational Vitality Survey.
Worship for July 31, 2022 - Caring Relationships at Trinity Presbyterian Church
We continue our summer series on vitality this week as we reflect on caring relationships -- how we can be a community that is not only friendly and welcoming, but genuinely devoted to showing love and care for all people
Worship for July 24, 2022 - Spirit-Inspired Worship
We continue our summer series on vitality this week as we reflect on worship -- why we worship, how we worship, and the ways God encounters us for worship.
Worship for July 17, 2022 - Empowering Servant Leadership
We continue our summer series on vitality this week as we consider how we as a whole church community can empower one another to be servant leaders.
Worship for July 10, 2022 - Outward Incarnational Focus at Trinity Presbyterian Church
We continue our summer series on vitality this week as we consider our calling to be engaged in loving our neighbor, those on the margins of society, as a primary element of our ministry as a whole congregation.