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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