Posts by Jim C (Page 29)
Holy Week activities
As Pastor Ruth stated in her message this morning, Holy Week starts out with some misplaced expectations as the shouts of “Hosanna!” will turn to “Crucify him!” in a matter of days, then to “Alleluia, He is risen!” shortly thereafter. A great deal to cram into one week. There is quite a bit going on at Grace UCC this Holy Week 2009. Thu, Apr 9 @ 6:00PM: Dinner in the “upper room” (okay, the fellowship hall) Thu, Apr 9 @…
Comparitive Religions: Islam
Most of what you’ve heard on TV about Islam probably isn’t true or only applies to a few on the lunatic fringe (every religion has them, including Christianity). For the next two Sundays, our adult Sunday School class will be studying Islam, what the Qu’ran really says and doesn’t say, and how Christianity and Islam are related. Join us at 9:15 in the Fellowship Hall.
Spring Cleaning
On Saturday morning March 28 at 8:00AM the Men of Grace will gather to do our annual spring cleanup of the grounds around the church. Members and friends are invited to come help out. For more information,. contact Mark Brown
Comparative Religions Class Begins This Week!
Don’t forget to join us for our study of various religions which begins THIS SUNDAY! Â We’ll be studying Judaism for the first 2 weeks. Â Class begins at 9:15 am in the Fellowship Hall.
Easter Vigil or Good Friday Service
As you may know, the Worship Board is attempting to determine if we should continue our tradition of an Easter Vigil (Maundy Thursday and Good Friday) or if we should begin a new tradition of a service Good Friday evening. Â This is your last week to voice your opinion. Â Please indicate your preference on the sign-up sheet in the Narthex by Sunday, March 8.
Grace UCC is on Facebook
I guess I neglected to mention there that we’ve created a Facebook group for our church. If you are on Facebook, feel free to drop by. I’ll try to create events in that group for special events at the church, so keep your eye on the events on the right-hand side of the page. The group is currently open to anyone (members, friends, the curious). Hopefully, we won’t get any abusive trolls there that would cause us to have to…
A Pirate’s Life for We!
X marks August 2-6 as Grace’s 2009 Vacation Bible School! Ours is a pirate theme so dust off your eye patches and booty! Our main verse is Philippians 4:13, “I can do anything through Christ who strengthens me†and we’re going to learn to be heroes!
Lenten Sermon Series
In Sunday morning worship from March 8-April 5, our sermons will be about discernment. That’s a churchy word which simply (although its certainly rarely simple!) means trying to figure out what God’s will is for our lives. God would like to have some input on the choices we make – from what we eat (yep, God even says things about that), to the people we spend time with, to major life decisions (which house to buy, which college to attend,…
March Pastor’s Pen
Perhaps this will surprise you, but I like Lent. It certainly is a busier season for me due to extra services and the like, but I appreciate the time to reflect, to be disciplined, to seek God with renewed passion. I hope you will take a long, deep look at yourself during these next 40 days to see where God is encouraging you to do some weeding or growing. In Sunday services throughout Lent, our theme will be discernment. That’s…
Comparative Religions Class
Is Christianity Different Than Other Religions? Do all religions lead to the same God? What are the core tenants of certain religions? Come explore ten religious traditions Sundays, March 15-June 21, 9:15 AM in the Social Hall. Religions studied will include Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, the Latter Day Saints, the Jehovah’s Witness, the Amish, Scientology, New Age and Chinese influenced Asian religions.