SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2023
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2023
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
16th Sunday after Pentecost
"Road to Freedom"
Just Peace Sunday
Gospel Reading
Matthew 18:21-35
"The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant"
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
17th Sunday after Pentecost
"Tensions in the Wilderness
Gospel Reading
Matthew 20:1-16
"The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard"
OCTOBER 1, 2023
18th Sunday after Pentecost
"God's Sustaining Presence"
World Communion Sunday
Neighbors in Need Offering
Gospel Reading
Matthew 21:23-32
"The Authority of Jesus Questioned"
OCTOBER 8, 2023
19th Sunday after Pentecost
"Wisdom for the Way"
Gospel Reading
Matthew 21:33-46
"The Parable of the Tenants"
OCTOBER 15, 2023
20th Sunday after Pentecost
"Praiseworthy Living"
Laity Sunday
Gospel Reading
Matthew 22:1-14
"The Parable of the Wedding Banquet"
OCTOBER 22, 2023
21st Sunday after Pentecost
"Living Messages"
Gospel Reading
Matthew 22:15-22
"Paying the Imperial Tax to Caesar"
OCTOBER 29, 2023
22nd Sunday after Pentecost
"The Compassionate Life"
Gospel Reading
Matthew 22:34-46
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
23rd Sunday after Pentecost
All-Saints Sunday
Sacrament of Holy Communion
"Partners in Service"
Gospel Reading
Matthew 23-1-12
A Warning against Hypocrisy
NOVEMBER 12, 2023
24th Sunday after Pentecost
Stewardship Sunday
"Tending God's Light"
Gospel Reading
Matthew 25:1-13
The Parable of the Ten Virgins
NOVEMBER 19, 2023
25th Sunday after Pentecost
Thanksgiving Sunday
"Extravagant Opportunity"
Gospel Reading
Matthew 25:14-30
The Parable of the Talents
NOVEMBER 26, 2023
26th Sunday after Pentecost
Reign of Christ
"Reigning Compassion"
Gospel Reading
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
DECEMBER 3, 2023
1st Sunday of Advent
"Where Are You, God?"
Sacrament of Holy Communion
"PREPARING OUR HEARTS"
An Advent Candle Lighting Service
Gospel Reading
Mark 13:24-37
The Day and Hour Unknown
DECEMBER 10, 2023
2nd Sunday of Advent
"Messengers of Hope"
"PREPARING OUR HEARTS"
An Advent Candle Lighting Service
Gospel Reading
Mark 1:1-8
John the Baptist Prepares the Way
DECEMBER 17, 2023
3rd Sunday of Advent
""Shouts of Joy"
"PREPARING OUR HEARTS"
An Advent Candle Lighting Service
Gospel Reading
John 1:6-8; 19-28
John the Baptist Denies Being the Messiah
DECEMBER 24, 2023
4th Sunday of Advent
"Birthing a Promise"
"PREPARING OUR HEARTS"
An Advent Candle Lighting Service
Gospel Reading
Luke 1:26-38
The Birth of Jesus Foretold
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