2020 was a year of readjustment, self-examination, societal awareness, and star gazing. In this week’s worship, Pastor Heidi will ponder resolutions gleaned from the wisdom of the desert fathers and mothers that are surprisingly pertinent in our pandemic times. As we move into a new year, you are invited to consider these questions: What are […]
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Worship on Dec. 27
December 27 is the first Sunday in Christmastide. Do you know who created the first creche? Pastor Heidi will tell the story, which emphasizes the place of animals in our hearts and lives. This will be a live-streamed service, so if you have prayer concerns or prayers of hopefulness for the coming year, please email […]
Worship on Dec. 20
Feeling blue? Missing the sun in the sky? Unsure about how to feel about the coming Christmas holiday? Join us Sunday for our annual Solstice/Blue Sunday worship service. Choir members will lead our singing, McKinley folks will offer prayer and poetry, and Pastor Heidi will speak to the reality of God’s light and love in […]
Worship on Dec. 13
The third Sunday in Advent is Gaudete Sunday—Joy Sunday! But hold on to your hat, because this Sunday is also Pageant Sunday. Join McKinley’s kids, the choir, and Pastor Heidi for a joyful break in the gloom of December and the introspection of Advent.
Worship on Dec. 6
Peace is the theme of the second Sunday of Advent. Pastor Heidi will talk about comfort, encouragement, and prophets—such as St Nick. We will be lighting advent candles, so if you would like to join us from home, please have one or two candles of any kind ready. We will also celebrate communion this Sunday, […]
Worship on Nov. 29
November 29 is the first Sunday in Advent. The day’s scripture is Mark 13:24-37; it is a doom-and-gloom passage that does not feel Christmasy or hopeful, yet there is hope in the midst of danger and chaos if we keep awake and watch for it. Organist Yohei Endo and trombonist Felix Franken will play “Wachet […]
Special music this Sunday
This Sunday, Jackson Teetor and Yohei Endo will play a special prelude and postlude with trumpet and organ. The other music during worship (Thanksgiving songs) will be led by Margo Chaney, Yohei and Asami Endo, and our virtual choir.
This Sunday: Thanksgiving Zoom coffee hour
Come gather online with the McKinley community following worship this Sunday. You are invited beginning at 11:30 a.m. to chat, catch up, and share gratitude. At the bottom of the newsletter you will find the Zoom link for our gathering. See you then! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2508343573 Meeting ID: 250 834 3573 Passcode: 809809 One tap mobile +13126266799,,2508343573# […]