May 31 is Pentecost Sunday—the day the Christian church celebrates its birthday. The choir will sing, teachers will be recognized, the worship service will feature symbols of the Holy Spirit—flames, doves, and water . . . and especially wind—symbolizing the breath of God. And yet, not all of God’s children are able to breathe freely […]
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Worship on April 19
April 22, 2020, is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. On Sunday, April 19, Pastor Heidi, the McKinley choir, and members of our Green Team will lead a celebration of Earth Day with prayers, songs, and meditations on the beauty of God’s earth. To join us live or to worship later, visit the McKinley website […]
Easter Liberation Sunday worship (continuing online)
Why did the women visit Jesus’s tomb on Easter morning? To embalm him? To grieve? Or were they hoping for something else? Why do you and your family celebrate Easter? What are you hoping for this year? Join Pastor Heidi in online worship this Sunday and celebrate God’s power over and beyond death.
Leaping headfirst into online worship
(Still working to access online worship? Be sure to read this article and to give yourself extra time on Sunday to start your efforts.) As many of you know, the coronavirus pandemic led us to make a quick leap into providing worship online. Our goal was to be as accessible as possible and to include […]
This Sunday, Jan. 19
“Pickup choir” rehearsal: 9:50 a.m. in the sanctuary. Fellowship: 10 a.m. in our basement fellowship space. Join others for treats, drinks, and conversation before worship. Worship: 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. Epiphany is a Greek word meaning to reveal or make known. This Sunday’s scripture, John 1:29-40, plays with how we see, discover, and come to know […]
This Sunday, Jan. 12
“Pickup choir” rehearsal: 9:50 a.m. in the sanctuary. Fellowship: 10 a.m. in our basement fellowship space. Join others for treats, drinks, and conversation before worship. Worship: 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. What is the big deal about baptism? This Sunday Pastor Heidi will talk about what baptism is and why she loves that water! For children and […]
This Sunday, Jan. 5
“Pickup choir” rehearsal: 9:50 a.m. in the sanctuary. Fellowship: 10 a.m. in our basement fellowship space. Join others for treats, drinks, and conversation before worship. Worship: 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. This Sunday will be our annual Epiphany celebration. In addition to the first communion service of 2020, we will sing Epiphany carols from around the world […]