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Latest Services February 2024 and Forward
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Sunday, January 28th, 2024: the scripture is Mark 1:21-28. the Sermon is titled: A THANKFUL EPIPHANY: A New Teaching by Rev. Michael Mather. We’ll enjoy music from Zerek Dodson on organ, Paul Musso on guitar & vocals, Charlotte Sass, on vocals & piano, and Carlisle Momberger with vocals.
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Sunday, January 21st, 2024: The scripture is Mark 1:14-20. The sermon is titled: A THANKFUL EPIPHANY – What it Takes, by Rev. Michael Mather. We’ll enjoy music by The Chancel Choir and Zerek Dodson on piano & organ.
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Sunday, January 14th, 2024: The scripture, read by Jeanne McVicar, is Mark 1:4-11. The sermon is titled: A THANKFUL EPIPHANY: Endings and Beginnings, by Rev. Michael Mather. We’ll enjoy music from Zerek Dodson on the organ and piano, Clare Church, drums and vocals; Zerek Dodson, piano; Jason Malmberg, bass; Pete Lewis, saxophone, The Chancel Choir, Katie Skiles on guitar and vocals, and Charlotte Sass on piano.
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Sunday, January 7th, 2024: The scripture, read by Margi Resch, is Matthew 2:1-12. The sermon is titled : A Thankful Epiphany: Christ is blazing in the starless night. We’ll enjoy music from Zerek Dodson on the organ and piano, The Chancel Choir, Katie Skiles on guitar and vocals, and Charlotte Sass on piano.
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Sunday, December 31st, 2023: This Sunday’s scripture passage is Luke 2:36-40. The sermon is called, “Love is Where We Are”. Lynnette Li preaches. We’ll enjoy music from Charlotte Sass, piano & vocals; Jon Powers, drums, and Zerek Dodson, on piano and organ, and Olivia Morton, soprano.
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Christmas Eve 2023 – 7:00 PM: The scripture passages are Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:8-9, Luke 2:10-13 – Read by Darren DeReuck, Luke 2:14-15 – Read by Darren DeReuck, Luke 2:16-20. Rev. Michael Mather will preach, his sermon is titled, “Why Me? Why Us?”. We will enjoy a candlelight service with carols and special music from the Chancel Choir; Kathryn Harms, harp; and Zerek Dodson, organ and oboe. We will hear “Sing We Now of Christmas” arr. Fred Prentice; harp arr. Carol Barnett The Chancel Choir; Kathryn Harms, harp, and “I Wonder As I Wander” arr. Hamilton The Chancel Choir; Kathryn Harms, harp; Zerek Dodson, piano. We will also enjoy “The Sussex Carol” arr. Matthew Culloton The Chancel Choir; Kathryn Harms, harp; Zerek Dodson, oboe , and Clair De Noel” arr. David Ice Kathryn Harms, harp.
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Sunday, December 17, 2023: We regret that we were unable to live-stream or record worship on this Sunday. Unfortunately, a power surge completely knocked out our system, and we were not able to get it running in time for worship on December 17th (it has since been repaired). A parishioner who attended worship took two short videos during the December 17th service. Here they are:
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Sunday, December 10, 2023: The scripture passage for the Second Sunday of Advent is Isaiah 9:2-6. Rev. Mike Mather preach, and his sermon is entitled Why Me? Advent Comfort. Our ADVENT FANTASIA continues, and we’ll enjoy Lux Aeterna by Morten Lauridsen, performed by the Chancel Choir; Zerek Dodson, organ; guest singers from the Seicento Baroque Ensemble; Greg Abrell, violin; and Sophie Stubbs, cello.
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Sunday, December 3, 2023: The scripture passage for the First Sunday of Advent is Mark 13:24-37. Rev. Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Why Me? The Christmas Apocalypse. Our ADVENT FANTASIA begins, and we’ll enjoy special music of the season from Kathryn Harms, harp; The Chancel Choir; and Zerek Dodson, oboe, organ, and piano. We’ll also celebrate Communion, and welcome new members!
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Sunday, November 26, 2023: This Sunday’s scripture passage is Matthew 25:31-46. Rev. Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Matthew 25 in a Service Economy. We’ll enjoy music from Charlotte Sass, vocals; Carlisle Momberger, vocals; Paul Musso, guitar; Zerek Dodson, organ, vocals, & EWI.
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Sunday, November 19, 2023: This Sunday’s scripture passage is Luke 17:11-19. Rev. Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Giving Thanks in a Busy World. We’ll enjoy music from Katie Skiles, vocals; Charlotte Sass, vocals & piano; The Chancel Choir; and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ.
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Sunday, November 12, 2023: This Sunday’s scripture passage is Matthew 25:1-13. Pastor Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Artificial Intelligence or Wisdom? We’ll enjoy music from The Chancel Choir, and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ.
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Sunday, November 5, 2023: Join us as we celebrate All Saints Sunday. This Sunday’s scripture passage is Matthew 5:1-12. Rev. Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled We Have Been Very Lucky. We’ll enjoy music from 3ology (Doug Charmichael, saxophone: Tim Charmichael, bass; Jon Powers, drums); Charlotte Sass, vocals and piano; and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ.
Video coming soon…apologies for the delay!
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Sunday, October 29, 2023: This Sunday’s scripture passage is Matthew 22:34-40. Rev. Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled At the Heart of It All. We’ll enjoy music from The Chancel Choir; and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ.
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Sunday, October 22, 2023: This Sunday’s scripture passage is Matthew 22:15-22. Rev. Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled What Is Money For? We’ll enjoy music from Baylee Womack, trumpet; and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ.
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Sunday, October 15, 2023: This Sunday’s scripture passage is Exodus 32:1-6. Rev. Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Be Thoughtful About What We Celebrate. We’ll enjoy music from Eddie Crotser, soprano; Katie Skiles, mezzo soprano; Olivia Morton, soprano; the Chancel Choir; and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ.
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Sunday, October 8, 2023: This Sunday’s scripture passage is Matthew 21:43-46. Rev. Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Making Sure We Don’t Miss the Wonder. We’ll enjoy music from Pete Lewis, saxophone; Clare Church, drums and vocals; Jason Malmberg, bass and vocals; and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ.
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Sunday, October 1, 2023: It’s World Communion Sunday! This Sunday’s scripture passage is Exodus 17:1-7. Rev. Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled We Thirst for You in a Thirsty Land. We’ll enjoy music from Beth Rosbach, cello; Ethan McGraw, percussion; the Chancel Choir; and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ.
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Sunday, September 24, 2023: This Sunday’s scripture passage is Exodus 16.11-15. Rev. Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Bread for Everyone! We’ll enjoy music from Thomas Rojas, guitar; the Chancel Choir; and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ.
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Sunday, September 17, 2023: This Sunday’s scripture passage is Matthew 18:21-22. Rev. Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Forgive Why? Because the Jubilee Has Come. We’ll enjoy music from Dennis Benning, saxophone and flute; and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ.
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Sunday, September 10, 2023: This Sunday we’re celebrating Pottery Sunday! This Sunday’s scripture passage is Jeremiah 18:1-6. Rev. Mark Bollwinkel, retired United Methodist minister and professional potter, is our guest preacher, and his sermon is entitled Finding Our Way Back to Center. We’ll enjoy music from Kane White, baritone; The Chancel Choir; and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ.
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Sunday, September 3, 2023: This Sunday’s scripture passage is Romans 12:9-21. Lynnette Li preaches, and her sermon is entitled Hold Onto Love. We’ll enjoy music from Clare Church, vocals and drums; Jason Malmberg, vocals & bass; Pete Lewis, saxophone; and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ.
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Sunday, August 27, 2023: This Sunday’s scripture passage is Exodus 1:8-2:10. Lynnette Li preaches, and her sermon is entitled Not a Barbie Story. We’ll enjoy music from Carlisle Momberger, vocals; Charlotte Sass, vocals & piano; Paul Musso, guitar; Jon Powers, drums; and Zerek Dodson, organ.
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Sunday, August 20, 2023: This Sunday’s scripture passage is Psalm 133. Rev. Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled The Blessing. We’ll enjoy music from Rachelle Crowell, flute; and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ
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Sunday, August 13, 2023: It’s the last Sunday for our “Make a Joyful Noise” Intern, Trey Fairbairn! Trey will showcase First Church’s historic Roosevelt organ from 10:15-10:30 am, performing works by J.S. Bach and Leon Boëllmann. Thank you, Trey! This Sunday’s scripture passage is 1 Kings 19:9-14. Rev. Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled DePlatforming Elijah. We’ll enjoy music from the Chancel Choir; Trey Fairbairn, organ; and Zerek Dodson, oboe, piano, and organ.
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Sunday, August 6, 2023: Our “Make a Joyful Noise” Intern, Trey Fairbairn, showcases First Church’s historic Roosevelt Organ from 10:15-10:30 am, performing works by Joyce Jones and J.S. Bach. This Sunday’s scripture passage is Matthew 14:13-21. Rev. Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled A Carnival of Life. We’ll enjoy music from The Bell Choir, conducted by Trey Fairbairn; and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ.
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Sunday, July 30, 2023: Our “Make a Joyful Noise” Intern, Trey Fairbairn, showcases First Church’s historic Roosevelt Organ from 10:15-10:30 am, performing works by Johann Pachelbel, Georg Muffat, and Léon Boëllmann. This Sunday’s scripture passage is Romans 8:37-39. Lynnette Li preaches, and her sermon is entitled Love Beyond Wildest Imagination. We’ll enjoy music from Charlotte Sass, vocals and piano; Jon Powers, drums; and Zerek Dodson, EWI, oboe, piano, and organ.
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Sunday, July 23, 2023: Our “Make a Joyful Noise” Intern, Trey Fairbairn, showcases First Church’s historic Roosevelt Organ from 10:15-10:30 am, performing works by Joyce Jones and Florence Price, and hymn arrangements by Johannes Brahms and Richard Elliott. This Sunday’s scripture passage is Romans 8.18-25. Rev. Fernando Rodriguez is our guest preacher. We’ll enjoy music from The Chancel Choir; Carlisle Momberger, soprano; and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ.
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Sunday, July 16, 2023: Our “Make a Joyful Noise” Intern, Trey Fairbairn, showcases First Church’s historic Roosevelt Organ from 10:15-10:30 am, performing works by G. F. Handel and Gordon Young, and presenting his own improvisation on “The Trees of the Field.” In worship, this Sunday’s scripture passage is Isaiah 55:10-13. Lynnette Li preaches, and her sermon is entitled Walking Gently on this Earth. We’ll enjoy music from Charlotte Sass, piano & vocals; Pete Lewis, saxophone; Jason Malmberg, bass and vocals; and Clare Church, drums and vocals.
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Sunday, July 9, 2023: Our “Make a Joyful Noise” Intern, Trey Fairbairn, showcases First Church’s historic Roosevelt Organ from 10:15-10:30 am, performing works by Léon Boëllmann and Johannes Brahms. In worship, this Sunday’s scripture lesson is Matthew 11:16-19. Rev. Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Gospel Wordle. We’ll enjoy music from Josh Halpern, cello, and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ.
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Sunday, July 2, 2023: Our “Make a Joyful Noise” Intern, Trey Fairbairn, showcases First Church’s historic Roosevelt Organ from 10:15-10:30 am, performing works by Dietrich Buxtehude, and a hymn arrangement by Patricia Lou Harris. This Sunday’s scripture passage is Romans 7:15-25a. Rev. Michael Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled “Bread for All and Roses, Too.” We’ll enjoy music from Kyrie Laybourn, soprano; and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ.
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Sunday, June 25, 2023:
Our “Make a Joyful Noise” Intern, Trey Fairbairn, showcases First Church’s historic Roosevelt Organ for 15 minutes before worship, playing works by J. S. Bach and R. Christiansen. This Sunday’s scripture passage is Matthew 10:40-42. Lynnette Li preaches, and her sermon is entitled Daring to Welcome. We’ll enjoy music from Carlisle Momberger, vocals; Charlotte Sass, piano; Paul Musso, guitar; Jon Powers, percussion; and Zerek Dodson, organ.
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Sunday, June 18, 2023: Our “Make a Joyful Noise” Intern, Trey Fairbairn, showcases First Church’s historic Roosevelt Organ from 10:15-10:30 am, playing hymn arrangements by Joyce Jones, and three movements of Josef Rheinberger’s 10 Trios for Organ. This Sunday’s scripture passage is Matthew 10:34-39. Rev. Michael Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Living In An Age of Division. We’ll enjoy music from the Chancel Choir; Trey Fairbairn & Kathi-Sue Rupp, handbells; and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ.
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Sunday, June 11, 2023: Before worship, our “Make a Joyful Noise” Intern, Trey Fairbairn, showcases First Church’s historic Roosevelt organ, playing a work by J.S. Bach, and hymn arrangements by Wilbur Held and Lani Smith. This Sunday’s scripture passage is Matthew 10.5-15. Rev. Michael Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled The Wonder of “Enough.” We’ll enjoy music from Josh Halpern, cello, and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ.
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Sunday, June 4, 2023: The morning begins with our first Summer Organ Showcase! Our “Make a Joyful Noise” Intern, Trey Fairbairn, plays works by J.S. Bach and Johannes Brahms. This Sunday’s scripture passage is Matthew 9:9-13. Rev. Michael Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled All Are Welcome? All Are in the Same Boat! We’ll enjoy music from Clare Church, vocals & drums; Pete Lewis, saxophone; Jason Malmberg, bass; and Zerek Dodson, piano.
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Sunday, May 28, 2023: We celebrate Pentecost! The scripture passage is Acts 2:4-8; 12-18. Rev. Michael Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled We Are on the Move. We’ll enjoy music from Carlisle Momberger, vocals; Jon Powers, drums; Charlotte Sass, piano & vocals; and Zerek Dodson, vocals, piano, and EWI.
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Sunday, May 21, 2023: This week’s scripture passage is Acts 1:9-11a. Lynnette Li preaches, and her sermon is entitled Where Do We Go from Here? We’ll enjoy music by The Chancel Choir; Paul Stuber, tenor; Jiaze Ma, piano; and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ.
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Sunday, May 14, 2023: We’ll celebrate this year’s graduates! The scripture passage is Matthew 14:28-31. Pastor Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled When the Waters Get Rough. We’ll enjoy music from Jason Malmberg, vocals and bass; Pete Lewis, saxophone; and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ.
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Sunday, May 7, 2023: The scripture passage is John 14:12. Pastor Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled The Truth of the Matter. We’ll enjoy music from The Chancel Choir; and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ.
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Sunday, April 30, 2023: The scripture passage is John 10:10. Pastor Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled An Abundance of Doubt. We’ll enjoy music from The Chancel Choir; Taysia Petersen, oboe; and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ.
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Sunday, April 23, 2023: The scripture passage is Luke 24:28-32. Pastor Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Doubtfire. We’ll enjoy music from Charlotte Sass, piano & vocals; Jon Powers, percussion; Jason Malmberg, bass; and Zerek Dodson, piano, organ, and EWI.
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Sunday, April 16, 2023: The scripture passage is John 20:19-29. Pastor Mike Mather will preaches, and his sermon is entitled Benefit of the Doubt. We’ll enjoy music from Carlisle Momberger, vocals; Zerek Dodson, piano, organ, & vocals; and Daniel Moore, viola.
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Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023: The scripture for Easter Sunday is John 20:1-10. Pastor Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled NOT Chat GPT but LTC. We’ll enjoy music from The Chancel Choir; Carlisle Momberger, vocals; Zerek Dodson, piano and organ; Sarah Whitnah, violin; Autumn Pepper, violin; Alex Vittal, viola; and Beth Rosbach, cello.
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Palm Sunday, April 2, 2023: This Sunday’s scripture is Matthew 11:29. Pastor Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Owed. We’ll enjoy music from The Chancel Choir; Katie Skiles, soloist; and Zerek Dodson, piano, organ, and oboe. ALL are welcome!
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Sunday, March 26, 2023: We’ll celebrate 26 years of being a Reconciling Congregation, fully welcoming of ALL people, including LGBTQIA+ people and their loved ones. Come and enjoy The Sunday Celebration Show with Lynnette Li, many special guests, and our very own house band! Josie Meyer also performs two of her compositions on the piano.
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Sunday, March 19, 2023: This week’s scripture passage is Matthew 18:4. Pastor Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled What if the Mightiest Word is Love. We’ll enjoy music from The Chancel Choir; Eddie Crotser, boy soprano; and Zerek Dodson, organ.
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Sunday, March 12, 2023: This week’s scripture passage is I Corinthians 1:26-28. Pastor Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled A Long Time Coming. We’ll enjoy music from Rachelle Crowell, flute; Charlotte Sass, piano and vocals; and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ.
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Sunday, March 5, 2023: We welcome the Rev. Dr. Allan Boesak as our Guest Preacher! Dr. Boesak was one of the leaders of the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa, and is renowned as a speaker, a preacher, and a leader of freedom movements around the world. We’ll also celebrate Holy Communion We’ll enjoy music from The Chancel Choir; Ethan McGraw, djembe; Katie Skiles, vocals; Paul Stuber, vocals; Kane White, vocals; and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ.
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Sunday, February 26, 2023: This weekend’s scripture passage is Romans 12.3. Rev. Michael Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Pointing Away from Ourselves. We’ll enjoy music from The Chancel Choir; Kathleen Johnson, vocals; Sydelle Buyungo, cello; Kendall Dornan, guitar; and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ.
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Sunday, February 19, 2023: This Sunday’s scripture passage is Matthew 17:1-9. Rev. Michael Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Standing, Waiting for What Comes Next. We’ll enjoy music from Katie Baker, vocals; Paul Musso, guitar; and Zerek Dodson, oboe, piano, and organ.
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Sunday, February 12, 2023: This weekend’s scripture passage is Matthew 5:21-24. Rev. Michael Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Hard and Freeing. We’ll enjoy music from Kane White, baritone; the Chancel Choir; and Zerek Dodson, piano.
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Sunday, February 5, 2023: This weekend’s scripture passage is Matthew 5:14-16, and we’ll also celebrate Holy Communion. Rev. Michael Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled What Do You See in the Light? We’ll enjoy music from Carlisle Momberger, vocals; Clare Church, drums; Jason Malmberg, bass; Pete Lewis, saxophone; and Zerek Dodson, piano.
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Sunday, January 29, 2023: Darren De Reuck reads this weekend’s scripture passage, Micah 6:7-8. Rev. Michael Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Do Justice: Micah Proposes a Path. We’ll enjoy music from the Chancel Choir, and Zerek Dodson, organ.
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Sunday, January 22, 2023: Lisa Carr reads this weekend’s scripture passage, I Corinthians 1:1-6. Lynnette Li preaches, and her sermon is entitled Do Justice: Open Doors, Open Hearts. We’ll enjoy music from Kyrie Laybourn, soprano; and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ.
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Sunday, January 15, 2023: We celebrated the baptism of Jesus, and remembered our own baptism. This week’s scripture was Matthew 3:13-17. Rev. Mike Mather preached, and his sermon was entitled Do Justice: Getting a Little Wet Can Help (MLK Day). We enjoyed music from the Chancel Choir. PLEASE NOTE: worship was held OUTSIDE due to the lack of heat in the church building. So unfortunately there was no live-stream of worship.
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Sunday, January 8, 2023: This week’s scripture passage is Matthew 2:1-12. Rev. Mike Mather will preach, and his sermon is entitled Warmed by the Spirit! We’ll enjoy music from Zerek Dodson, organ; and Charlotte Sass, vocals and piano.
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Sunday, January 1, 2023: New Year’s Day This week’s scripture passage is Matthew 2:13-23. Rev. Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Do Justice: What a Way to Begin the Year! We’ll enjoy music from Jon Powers, drums; and Charlotte Sass, vocals and piano.
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2022 Services
Sunday, December 25: Christmas Day Worship
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Saturday, December 24 – 9:00 PM Service Jazz Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Unfortunately, due to some technical difficulties, the 9:00 pm service was not live-streamed or recorded. We’re sorry that this happened.
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Saturday, December 24 – 7:00 PM Service – Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
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Saturday, December 24 – 3:00 PM Service – Family Christmas Eve Service
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Sunday, December 18: The fourth Sunday of Advent. We’ll light the candle of JOY. This week’s scripture passage is Isaiah 35:1-10. Lynnette Li preaches, and her sermon is entitled Holding onto Joy in the Midst Empire. We’ll enjoy special music as our Advent Symphony of Sound continues…this Sunday, A Charlie Brown Christmas with musical guests Paul Musso, guitar, and Missy Steinbock, trumpet, joining Carlisle Momberger, vocals, and Zerek Dodson, piano.
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Sunday, December 11: The third Sunday of Advent. We’ll light the candle of Love, and the scripture reading is Luke 1:46b-55 (excerpts). Pastor Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Love Mercy: Love in Extravagant Measure. We’ll enjoy special music of the season from The Chancel Choir; The First Church Bells; Katie Baker, vocals; Mindy Gosswiller, violin; Beth Rosbach, cello; Jason Malmberg, bass; Rachelle Crowell, flute; Charlotte Sass, vocals and piano; and Zerek Dodson, organ and piano.
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Sunday, December 4: The second Sunday of Advent. We’ll light the candle of Hope, and the scripture reading is Isaiah 11:1-10 (excerpts). Pastor Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Love Mercy: Hope Dancing on the Edge. We’ll enjoy special music of the season from The Chancel Choir; Kathryn Harms, harp; and Zerek Dodson, piano, organ, and oboe.
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Sunday, November 27: The first Sunday of Advent. We’ll light the candle of Peace, and hear the familiar words of Isaiah 2:3-4. Pastor Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Love Mercy: Peace Begins Here. We’ll enjoy music from Pete Lewis, saxophone; Jason Malmberg, bass and vocals; Zerek Dodson, piano; and Clare Church, drums & vocals.
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Sunday, November 20: This Sunday is Stewardship Sunday, when we make our financial commitments to the church for the new year. This week’s scripture passage is Isaiah 35 vs. 1-2. Pastor Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Joy in the Desert. We’ll enjoy music from The Chancel Choir; and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ.
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Sunday, November 13: This week’s scripture passage is Luke 21:5-19. Pastor Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Living as if Everything We Built Was Torn Down. We’ll enjoy music from Mindy Gosswiller, violin; Charlotte Sass, vocals and piano; and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ.
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Sunday, November 6: We celebrate All Saints and remember the saints who have gone before, and especially those beloved in our community who have died over the past year. This week’s scripture passage is Luke 6:20-23. Pastor Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Principles to Guide Us. We’ll enjoy music from the Chancel Choir; Paul Stuber, tenor; Olivia Lerwick, soprano; Eddie Crotser, soprano; and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ.
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Sunday, October 30: This week’s scripture passage is Luke 19:1-10. Pastor Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Small Yet Mighty. We’ll enjoy music from Olivia Lerwick, soprano, and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ.
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Sunday, October 23: Josie Meyer reads this week’s scripture passage, Luke 18:9-14. Pastor Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Let’s Get Ready to Humble! (Ourselves). We’ll enjoy music from the Chancel Choir, and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ.
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Sunday, October 16: Rosalee Blake reads this week’s scripture passage, Matthew 5:1-10. Lynnette Li, our fall Pastoral Intern, preaches, and her sermon is entitled Blessed Are the Small. We’ll enjoy music from Paul Musso, guitar; Missy Steinbock, trumpet; Zerek Dodson, piano & EWI; Carlisle Momberger, vocals; and Charlotte Sass, vocals & piano.
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Sunday, October 9: Glenna Briant reads this week’s scripture passage, Jeremiah 29:1, 4-5, 7. Pastor Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Finding Power Even in Exile. We’ll enjoy music from Zerek Dodson, piano; Brian Knott, bass; Clare Church, vocals and drums; Pete Lewis, saxophone; and Joe Sanford, vocals.
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Sunday, October 2: This week’s scripture passage is Luke 17:5-6. Pastor Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Power in the Small. We’ll enjoy music from the Chancel Choir, conducted by Charlotte Sass, Director of Music.
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Sunday, September 25: We celebrate Stephanie Moffitt’s last Sunday at First Church, and welcome our fall intern, Lynnette Li! Our scripture passage is Psalm 146, and Pastor Mike’s sermon is entitled Who Is Going to Do the Work (Who, Where and How)? We’ll enjoy music from the Chancel Choir, and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ.
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Sunday, September 18: This week’s scripture passage is Luke 16:1-11. Pastor Stephanie Moffitt preaches, and her sermon is entitled By Any Means Necessary. We’ll enjoy music from Paul Musso, guitar; Charlotte Sass, vocals; Carlisle Momberger, vocals; and Zerek Dodson, vocals, EWI, piano, and organ.
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Sunday, September 11: This week’s scripture passage is Luke 15:1-10. Pastor Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Holy Surprises. We’ll enjoy music from the Chancel Choir, conducted by Charlotte Sass; and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ.
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Sunday, September 4: This week’s scripture passage is Luke 14:25-33. Pastor Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled We Aren’t Starting from Scratch. We’ll enjoy music from Rachelle Crowell, flute, and Zerek Dodson, piano.
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Sunday, August 28: We’ll celebrate the culmination of our strategic journey process. We’ll welcome new members, and celebrate the sacrament of Baptism. And we’ll enjoy music from Paul Stuber, tenor; the Chancel Choir; Katie Baker, vocals; Pete Lewis, saxophone; and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ. And after worship, we’ll gather outside on the patio for a yummy FREE lunch provided by Tacostao, a local food truck. We’ll celebrate our Strategic Journey process with a special program highlighting what we’ve learned, and where we might decide to go from here.
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Sunday, August 21: This week’s scripture passage is Luke 13:10-17. Rev. Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Long COVID, Long Healing. We’ll enjoy music from Katie Baker, guitar and vocals; Carlisle Momberger, vocals; Charlotte Sass, piano and vocals; and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ.
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Sunday, August 14: This week’s scripture passage is Isaiah 5:1-7. Pastor Stephanie Moffitt preaches. We’ll enjoy music from Curtis Reed, vocals; Cheryl Jackson, vocals; Clare Church, drums; Pete Lewis, saxophone; Jason Malmberg, bass; and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ.
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Sunday, August 7: This week’s scripture passage is Hebrews 11:1. Pastor Mike Mather’s sermon is entitled Making the Invisible, Visible. We’ll celebrate Holy Communion, and we’ll enjoy music from Lucas Buddle, vocals; Charlotte Sass, piano; and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ.
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Sunday, July 31: This week’s scripture passage is Luke 12:13-21. Pastor Mike Mather’s sermon is entitled What are We Counting/Collecting? We’ll enjoy music from Jason Malmberg, bass; Olivia Malmberg, trumpet; Aspen Malmberg, saxophone; Carlisle Momberger, vocals; and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ.
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Sunday, July 24: This week’s scripture passage is Luke 11:1-4. Pastor Mike Mather’s sermon is entitled Now THAT’S a Dangerous Prayer. We’ll enjoy music from Paul Musso, guitar; Melissa Steinbock, trumpet; Jon Powers, drums; Carlisle Momberger, vocals; and Charlotte Sass, vocals & piano.
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Sunday, July 17: This week’s scripture passage is Luke 10:38-42. Pastor Mike Mather’s sermon is entitled The Better Part. We’ll enjoy music from Isaac Johnson, guest organist.
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Sunday, July 10:
Sunday, June 19: This week’s scripture passage is I Kings 19.9-12. Pastor Mike Mather’s sermon is entitled What Are We Doing Here? We’ll enjoy music from Beth Rosbach, cello; Charlotte Sass, vocals and piano; and Zerek Dodson, piano and oboe.
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Sunday, June 12: This week’s scripture passage, read by DeJanae Harges, is Romans 5:1-5. Rev. Michael Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled What Do We Have to Brag About? We’ll enjoy music from Pete Lewis, saxophone; Clare Church, drums and vocals; Jason Malmberg, bass; and Zerek Dodson, piano and vocals.
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Sunday, June 5: We’ll celebrate Pentecost Sunday and Holy Communion. This week’s scripture passage is Acts 2:1-21. Rev. Michael Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Every Time I Feel the Spirit. We’ll enjoy music from Melissa Steinbock, trumpet; Paul Musso, guitar; Carlisle Momberger, vocals; and Charlotte Sass, piano.
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Sunday, May 29: We’ll remember our baptism. This week’s scripture passage is Acts 16.20-28. Rev. Michael Mather preach, and his sermon is entitled A Conspiracy of Goodness: The Key. We’ll enjoy music from Zerek Dodson, piano, organ, and vocals.
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Sunday, May 22: We’ll celebrate this year’s high school graduates Lily, Max, and Spencer. The scripture passage is John 5:1-9. Pastor Stephanie Moffitt preaches, and her sermon is entitled A Conspiracy of Goodness: Do You See It? We’ll enjoy music from Paul Musso, guitar; Jon Powers, drums; Charlotte Sass, piano and vocals; Lily Pradeau, flute; Carlisle Momberger, vocals; and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ.
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Sunday, May 15: This Sunday’s scripture passage is Revelation 21:1-6. Rev. Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled A Conspiracy of Goodness: Making All Things New. We’ll also celebrate Holy Communion. We’ll enjoy music from The Chancel Choir directed by Charlotte Sass, and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ.
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Sunday, May 8: We celebrate the renaming of United Methodist Women as United Women in Faith on this special Sunday, and honor longtime UMW President Julie Powers as she steps down. Tim Galant reads this week’s scripture passage, Acts 9:36-41. Rev. Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled A Conspiracy of Goodness: Breathless. We’ll enjoy music from Kyrie Laybourn, soprano; Zerek Dodson, piano and organ; and Director of Music Charlotte Sass, vocals and piano.
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Sunday, May 1: This week’s scripture passage is Acts 9:1-6. Rev. Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled A Conspiracy of Goodness: What Crossroads Are You at in Your Life? We’ll also celebrate the sacrament of baptism. We’ll enjoy music from the Chancel Choir; and Zerek Dodson and Mario Barbosa, piano.
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Sunday, April 24: This week’s scripture passage is John 20:19-23. Rev. Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled A Conspiracy of Goodness: Breathing with Jesus. We’ll enjoy music from Pete Lewis, saxophone; Zerek Dodson, piano; Clare Church, drums and vocals; and Jason Malmberg, bass and vocals.
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Sunday, April 17: On this Easter Sunday, this week’s scripture passage is Luke 24:1-12. Pastors Mike Mather and Stephanie Moffitt preach, and their sermon is entitled We Rise: Don’t Get Easter Backwards. We’ll enjoy music from Katy Baker, vocals and piano; the Chancel Choir; Melissa Steinbock, trumpet; Peyton Magalhaes, cello; Mariama Alcantara, violin; Zerek Dodson, piano; and Charlotte Sass, vocals and piano.
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Sunday, April 10: On this Palm Sunday and sixth Sunday of Lent, this week’s scripture passage is Luke 19:28-40. Rev. Michael Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Good Enough: You Are a Group Project. We’ll enjoy music from the Chancel Choir, directed by Charlotte Sass; Paul Stuber, tenor; Bradley Becker, baritone; and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ.
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Sunday, April 3: On this fifth Sunday of Lent, Eleanor Malmberg and Connie Takamine read this week’s scripture passages, Isaiah 43:16-21 and John 12:1-3. Rev. Michael Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Good Enough: We are Fragile. We’ll enjoy music from Juli Royster, bass; Jon Powers, drums; Mindy Gosswiller, violin; Charlotte Sass, vocals and piano; Carlisle Momberger, vocals; and Mario Barbosa, piano. Special guest Ansley Mater dances during worship. We celebrate the sacraments of baptism and communion.
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Sunday, March 27: Celebrating 25 years of being a Reconciling Congregation, fully welcoming of LGBTQIA+ folks and their loved ones! On this fourth Sunday of Lent, this week’s scripture passages are Isaiah 43:18-21 and Acts 11:1-18. J.J. Warren is our guest preacher, and his sermon is entitled Reclaiming Church. We’ll enjoy music from Katie Warren, vocals & guitar; Di Beeman, vocals; Aspen Malmberg, saxophone; Olivia Malmberg, trumpet; Jason Malmberg, bass; Zerek Dodson, oboe and piano; and Charlotte Sass, piano and vocals. Also, local artist Denise Chamberlain creates art during worship!
Sunday, March 20:
On this third Sunday of Lent, the scripture passages are Isaiah 55:1-3 and Luke 13:7-9. Rev. Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Good Enough: Lots of Things Can Be Medicine. We’ll enjoy music from Jon Powers, drums; Charlotte Sass, piano and vocals; and Zerek Dodson, piano and harpsichord.
Sunday, March 13:
On this second Sunday of Lent, the scripture passages are Philippians 3:21 and 4:1, and Luke 13:31-35. Pastor Stephanie Moffitt preaches, and her sermon is entitled Good Enough: So Much is Out of Our Control. We’ll enjoy music from Hannah Kennedy, violin; Peyton Magalhaes, cello; and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ.
Sunday, March 6: The First Sunday of Lent.
Sunday, February 27: Darren De Reuck reads this week’s scripture passage, Luke 9:28-36. Rev. Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Teetering at the Edge of a Cliff. We’ll enjoy music from Mindy Gosswiller, violin; Jason Malmberg, bass; Carlisle Momberger, vocals; Charlotte Sass, vocals and piano; and Zerek Dodson, piano.
Sunday, February 20: Teague McCormick reads this week’s scripture passage, Luke 6:27-38. Rev. Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Shake, Shake, Shake. We’ll enjoy music from Cheryl Jackson and Curtis Reed, vocals; Pete Lewis, saxophone; Gonzalo Teppa, bass; Clare Church, drums; and Zerek Dodson, piano
Sunday, February 13: Tom Grumbly reads this week’s scripture passage, Luke 6:17-26. Pastor Stephanie Moffitt preaches, and her sermon is entitled A World Shaped by God. We’ll enjoy music from Paul Musso, guitar; Melissa Steinbock, trumpet; and Zerek Dodson, piano.
Sunday, February 6: Di Beeman and Katie Warren read the scripture passage, Luke 5:1-11. Rev. Michael Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Married to Amazement. We’ll enjoy music from Payton Andrews, violin; Jason Malmberg, bass; Charlotte Sass, piano and vocals; and Zerek Dodson, piano.
Sunday, January 30: Satyam Shukla reads our scripture passage, Luke 4:21-30. Rev. Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Everybody Suffers or Everybody Celebrates. We’ll enjoy music from Zerek Dodson, piano and organ.
Sunday, January 23: José Colima reads our scripture passage, Luke 4:14-21. Rev. Mike Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled A Realized Eschatology. We’ll enjoy music from Paul Stuber, tenor; and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ.
Sunday, January 16: We celebrate the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the baptism of Jesus. Elliott Mickelberry reads our scripture passage, Luke 3:15-17, 21-22. Guest preacher DeJanae Harges joins Rev. Mike Mather, and their sermon is entitled Are WE Filled with Expectation? We’ll enjoy music from Pete Lewis, saxophone; Clare Church, drums; Jason Malmberg, bass; Charlotte Sass, piano and vocals; Carlisle Momberger, vocals; and Zerek Dodson, organ.
Sunday, January 9: Barb Olson reads our scripture passage, Matthew 2:1-12. Rev. Mike Mather’s sermon is entitled Steer Clear of Royal Welcomes. We’ll enjoy music from Matt Morris, vocals and guitar, and Zerek Dodson, piano.
2021 Services
Sunday, December 26
Friday, December 24: Christmas Eve – 9:00 PM Jazz Service
Friday, December 24: Christmas Eve – 7:00 PM Lessons and Carols Service
Sunday, December 19: On this Fourth Sunday of Advent, Josie Meyer reads this week’s scripture passage, Luke 1:46b-55. Rev. Michael Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Magnificat: A Realized Promise. Pastor Stephanie Moffitt and the McCue family light this week’s Advent candles. We’ll enjoy music from Katie Warren, euphonium; Carlisle Momberger, vocals; Payton Andrews, violin; and Zerek Dodson, piano.
Sunday, December 12: On this Third Sunday of Advent, Connie Takamine reads this week’s scripture passage, Luke 1:51-53. Pastor Stephanie Moffitt preaches, and her sermon is entitled Magnificat: The Power of Naming Things. The Fortna family will light this week’s Advent candles. We’ll enjoy music from a brass quintet; a treble choir; soloist George Coupounas; and Zerek Dodson, piano.
Sunday, December 5: On this Second Sunday of Advent, Barb Olson reads this week’s scripture passage, Luke 1:50. Rev. Michael Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Magnificat: A Fearful Advent? We’ll enjoy music from Paul Musso, guitar; Paul Stuber, vocals; Charlotte Sass, piano; and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ.
Sunday November 28: On this First Sunday of Advent, Lenna Kottke reads this week’s scripture passage, Luke 1:46b-49. Rev. Michael Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Magnificat: Laying the Foundation. We’ll enjoy music from Clare Church, drums; Pete Lewis, saxophone; Jason Malmberg, bass; Zerek Dodson, piano and organ; and Carlisle Momberger, vocals.
Sunday, November 21: Aiden Livingston reads this week’s scripture passage, John 18:33-37. Rev. Michael Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Testify. We’ll enjoy music from a treble ensemble of singers: Katie Warren, Di Beeman, Caitlin Czernik, Carlisle Momberger, Jennie Elliott, and Charlotte Sass; and Zerek Dodson, organ.
Sunday, November 14: Elliott Mickelberry reads this week’s scripture passage, Mark 13:1-8. Rev. Michael Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled What Is Being Born? We’ll enjoy music from Carlisle Momberger, vocals; Paul Musso, guitar; and Zerek Dodson, piano.
Sunday, November 7: Barb Middleton reads this week’s scripture passage, Mark 12:38-44. Rev. Michael Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Learning from Real Generosity. We’ll enjoy music from Brendan O’Donoghue, mandolin and mandocello; Katie Warren, trumpet; Zerek Dodson, piano and organ; and Charlotte Sass, piano and vocals.
Sunday, October 31: All Saints Sunday. Di Beeman reads this week’s scripture passage, Revelation 21:1-6a. Rev. Michael Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Our Village. We’ll enjoy music from Mindy Gosswiller, violin; Carlisle Momberger, soprano; Caitlin Czernik, alto; Paul Stuber, tenor; Jamen Krause, bass; and Zerek Dodson, piano and organ.
Sunday, October 24: We’re celebrating Children’s Sabbath, so our church’s United Methodist Women chapter helps to lead our service. Aspen Malmberg reads this week’s scripture passage, Mark 10:46-52. Pastor Stephanie Moffitt preaches. Our guest musicians are Xi Zhang, piano, and Lily Pradeau, flute.
Sunday, October 17: Celebration Sunday! Heidi Lewis reads this week’s scripture passage, John 13.34-35. The Rev. Dr. David King is our guest preacher, and his sermon is entitled Being Together: The Promise of New Things. We’ll enjoy music from Zerek Dodson, piano and organ; and a jazz quartet including Pete Lewis, Jason Malmberg, Brennan Schedler, and Cheryl Jackson.
Sunday, October 10: Unfortunately, technical difficulties prevented us from recording the October 10th worship service. We’re sorry!
Sunday, October 3: World Communion Sunday! Sue Brighton reads our scripture passage, Mark 10:13-16. Rev. Michael Mather’s sermon is entitled Why Do We Hoard? We’ll meet our new Director of Music, Charlotte Warren Sass, and enjoy music from Charlotte, voice and piano; Jason Malmberg, bass; Zerek Dodson, piano and organ; Jasper Allison, drums; Owen Powers, drums.
Sunday, September 26: Darren De Reuck reads our scripture passage, Mark 9:38-50. Rev. Michael Mather’s sermon is entitled Being Together: Be Preservatives. We’ll enjoy music from Zerek Dodson, piano and organ; Clare Church, drums; and Jason Malmberg, bass.
We apologize, but due to a tech glitch, the video of the September 19 service will not be available.
Sunday, September 12: Pastor Stephanie Moffitt reads our scripture passage, John 15.11. Rev. Michael Mather’s sermon is entitled The Joy of Our Life Together. We’ll enjoy music from the Colorado Brass Band Quintet.
Sunday, August 29: Barb Olson reads our scripture passage, Mark 7.1-8. Rev. Michael Mather’s sermon is entitled Living Into the Unknown: Where Do We Stand?
Sunday, August 22: Josie Meyer reads this week’s scripture lesson, John 6:56-69. Rev. Mike Mather’s sermon is entitled Living Into the Unknown: Are We Prepared?
Sunday, August 15: Jana Milford reads this week’s scripture lesson, Luke 9:18-27. Rev. Darryl Answer, our Theologian-in-Residence, is our guest preacher. We’ll enjoy music from The Chancel Choir, and Jordan Ortman, piano and organ.
Sunday, August 8: Barbara Middleton reads this week’s scripture lesson, 1 Kings 19:4-8. Rev. Michael Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Living Into the Unknown: Elijah’s Useful Delusion. We’ll enjoy music from Joey DeYoung, baritone, and Jordan Ortman, piano.
Sunday, August 1: Spencer Mickelberry reads this week’s scripture lesson, Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15. Rev. Michael Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Living Into the Unknown: Manna Changes Our Perspective. We’ll enjoy music from Paul Stuber, tenor, and Jordan Ortman, piano and organ.
Sunday, July 25: Jeanette McNeill reads this week’s scripture lesson, John 6:1-15. Rev. Michael Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Living Into the Unknown: Trusting the Present. We’ll enjoy music from Kirsten Carpenter, soprano; Paul Stuber, tenor; and Jordan Ortman, piano.
Sunday, July 18: Our scripture lesson this week is Luke 14:15-24. Our Theologian-in-Residence, Dr. Eric Barreto, is our guest preacher, and his sermon is entitled Jesus and Some Awkward Questions. We’ll enjoy music from the Chancel Choir, and Jordan Ortman, organ.
Sunday, July 11: Our scripture, 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19, is read Eleanor Malmberg. Rev. Michael Mather preaches, and his sermon is entitled Dancing Into the Unknown. Guest dancer Kevin Gaël Thomas performs in our service, and we’ll enjoy music from the Chancel Choir; Beth Rosbach, cello; Kirsten Carpenter, soprano; and Jordan Ortman, piano and organ.
Sunday, July 4: Helga Schroeder reads our scripture passage, Mark 6:1-13. Rev. Michael Mather’s sermon is entitled Living Into the Unknown: Trusting What is Here. We’ll enjoy music from Pete Lewis and Friends; Kirsten Carpenter, soprano; and Jordan Ortman, piano and organ.
Sunday, June 27: Jon Kottke reads our scripture passage, Mark 5:21-43. Rev. Michael Mather’s sermon is entitled The Third Way: Holy Interruptions. We’ll enjoy music from Tessa Espinosa, soprano; Kyle Griffin, tenor; and Jordan Ortman, piano and organ.
Sunday, June 20: Arabelle and Archer Moffitt read our scripture passage, 2 Corinthians 6. Rev. Michael Mather’s sermon is entitled The Third Way: Living As If the Gospel is True. We’ll enjoy music from the Chancel Choir; Kirsten Carpenter, soprano; and Jordan Ortman, piano and organ.
Sunday, June 13: Sharon Collinge reads our scripture passage, 2 Corinthians 5:16-17, and Rev. Michael Mather’s sermon is entitled Come Out, Come Out Wherever You Are. We’ll enjoy music from the Chancel Choir, Pete Lewis and friends, and Jordan Ortman, organ.
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Sunday, June 6: Elliott Mickelberry reads our scripture passage, Psalm 130, and Rev. Michael Mather’s sermon is entitled Waiting for the Third Way. We’ll enjoy music from Beth Rosbach, cello; the Chancel Choir; and Jordan Ortman, organ.
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Sunday, May 30 — Trinity Sunday: Arianna McCue reads our scripture passage, Acts 3:1-10, and guest preacher Seana Murphy’s sermon is entitled What Do We Have to Offer? We’ll enjoy music from the Chancel Choir; Kirsten Carpenter, soprano; and Jordan Ortman, piano and organ.
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Sunday, May 23 — Pentecost Sunday: On this Pentecost Sunday, we’ll hear the familiar words of Acts 2:1-21 read in many languages. Rev. Michael Mather and De’Amon Harges’ sermon is entitled Practice Resurrection: Naming Differently. We’ll enjoy music from members of the Chancel Choir, and Jordan Ortman, piano and organ. Our special musical guest, Andy Moffitt, will perform an original song, “Holy Spirit, Rain Down;” he plays and sings all the parts, voices and instruments, thanks to technology!
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Sunday, May 16: We celebrate this year’s graduates: Olivia Malmberg, Carson McCue, and Rob Trowe! They read our scripture passage, Acts 1:1-11, and Rev. Michael Mather’s sermon is entitled Practice Resurrection: Don’t Just Stand There. We’ll enjoy music from Asha Romero, soprano; Paul Stuber, tenor; and Jordan Ortman, piano and organ.
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Sunday, May 9: Spencer Mickelberry reads our scripture passage, John 15:9-17, and Rev. Michael Mather’s sermon is entitled Practice Resurrection: Especially Joy. We’ll enjoy music from Kirsten Carpenter, soprano; Andrea Weidemann, soprano; Santiago Gutierrez Herrera, tenor; and Jordan Ortman, piano and organ.
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Sunday, May 2: Pastor Stephanie Moffitt’s sermon, Practice Resurrection: See and Celebrate, is based on John 15:1-8. Music from Kirsten Carpenter, soprano, and Jordan Ortman, piano.
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Sunday, April 25: Rev. Michael Mather’s sermon, Practice Resurrection: I Am Not God, is based on John 10:11-18. Music from Dana Portnoy, soprano; Oliver Zavala, bass-baritone; R. Roger Holland, conductor; and Jordan Ortman, piano and organ.
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Sunday, April 18: Rev. Michael Mather gives the message, Practice Resurrection: Walk Together based on Luke 24:36b-48. Music from Tessa Espinosa, soprano, and Jordan Ortman, organ and piano.
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Sunday, April 11: Rev. Michael Mather gives the message, Practice Resurrection: Is Jesus a NFT? based on John 20:19-31. Music from Kyle Griffin, tenor; Kirsten Carpenter-Ortman, soprano; and Jordan Ortman, piano.
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Sunday, April 4 – Easter: Rev. Michael Mather gives the Easter message, Practice Resurrection, based on Mark 16:1-8. Special music from the Colorado Brass Band Quintet; Tessa Espinosa, soprano; the Pete Lewis Quintet; Kirsten Carpenter-Ortman, soprano; and Jordan Ortman, organ.
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Friday, April 2: Good Friday
Thursday, April 1: Maundy Thursday
Sunday, March 28 – Palm Sunday: Rev. Michael Mather preaching. Special music from Courtney Caston, soprano; Tessa Espinosa, soprano; Beth Rosbach, cello; The Colorado Brass Band Quintet; and the Pete Lewis Quintet.
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Sunday, March 21: The fifth Sunday of Lent. Rev. Michael Mather preaching. Special music from Tessa Espinosa, soprano, and the Pete Lewis Quartet.
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Sunday, March 14: The fourth Sunday of Lent. Rev. Michael Mather preaching. Special music from Kirsten Carpenter, soprano; Brune Macary, violin; Paul Stuber, tenor; and the Pete Lewis Quintet.
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Sunday, March 7: Celebrating 24 Years of Being a Reconciling Congregation. The third Sunday of Lent.
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Sunday, February 28: The second Sunday of Lent. The last Sunday of Black History Month. Rev. Michael Mather preaching.
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Sunday, February 21: The first Sunday of Lent. The third Sunday of Black History Month. Rev. Michael Mather preaching.
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Wednesday, February 17: Ash Wednesday We begin our Lenten journey, From There to Here.
Sunday, February 14: The second Sunday in Black History Month. And concluding our Epiphany season series, “You are the light of the world.” Rev. Michael Mather preaching.
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Sunday, February 7: The first Sunday in Black History Month. Continuing our Epiphany series,”You are the light of the world.” Rev. Michael Mather preaching.
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Sunday, January 31: Continuing our Epiphany season series, “You are the light of the world.” Rev. Michael Mather preaching.
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All-Church Meeting on Sunday, January 31
This video was shown as part of the Zoom All-Church Meeting on January 31. We told stories from the past year, and looked forward to 2021!
Sunday, January 24: The Season of Epiphany continues, Welcoming New Members!, Rev. Michael Mather preaching.
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Sunday, January 17: The Season of Epiphany continues, Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Rev. Michael Mather preaching.
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Sunday, January 10:Baptism of the Lord Sunday, Rev. Michael Mather preaching.
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Sunday, January 3: Epiphany Sunday, Rev. Michael Mather preaching.
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2020 Services
Sunday, December 27: Rev. Michael Mather preaching.
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Thursday, December 24: Christmas Eve Rev. Michael Mather preaching, special music from the Pete Lewis Quintet, Tessa Espinosa, Asha Romero, Gerald Holbrook, and Jordan Ortman.
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Sunday, December 20: Fourth Sunday of Advent, Rev. Michael Mather preaching, special Advent prelude music before the service.
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Sunday, December 13: Third Sunday of Advent, Rev. Michael Mather preaching, special Advent prelude music before the service.
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Sunday, December 6: Second Sunday of Advent, Rev. Michael Mather preaching, special Advent prelude music before the service
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Sunday, November 29: First Sunday of Advent, Rev. Michael Mather preaching, special Advent prelude music before the service.
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Sunday, November 22: 25th Sunday after Pentecost, Rev. Michael Mather preaching, special music from the Pete Lewis Quartet, celebration of Communion.
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Sunday, November 15: 24th Sunday after Pentecost, Rev. Michael Mather preaching, special music from the Pete Lewis Quintet.
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Sunday, November 8: 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, Rev. Michael Mather preaching.
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Sunday, November 1: All Saints Sunday, 22nd Sunday after Pentecost, Rev. Michael Mather preaching.
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Sunday, October 25: 21st Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Stephanie Moffitt preaching
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Sunday, October 18: 20th Sunday after Pentecost, Rev. Michael Mather preaching
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Sunday, October 11: 19th Sunday after Pentecost, Rev. Michael Mather preaching
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Sunday, October 4: 18th Sunday after Pentecost, Rev. Michael Mather preaching
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Sunday, September 27: 17th Sunday after Pentecost; Dr. Celene Lillie’s last Sunday at First Church; Remembering Our Baptism
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Sunday, September 20: 16th Sunday after Pentecost; Dr. Hal Taussig, Guest Preacher; Remembering Our Baptism
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Sunday, September 13: 15th Sunday after Pentecost, Remembering Our Baptism
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Sunday, September 6: 14th Sunday after Pentecost, Remembering Our Baptism
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Sunday, August 30: 13th Sunday after Pentecost, Celebrating Communion
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Sunday, August 23: 12th Sunday after Pentecost, Celebrating Communion
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Sunday, August 16: 11th Sunday after Pentecost, Celebrating Communion
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Sunday, August 9: 10th Sunday after Pentecost, Guest Co-Preacher De’Amon Harges (with Rev. Mike Mather), Celebrating Communion
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Sunday, August 2: 9th Sunday after Pentecost, Celebrating Communion
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Sunday, July 26: 8th Sunday after Pentecost
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Sunday, July 19: 7th Sunday after Pentecost
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Sunday, July 12: 6th Sunday after Pentecost
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Sunday, July 5: Rev. Mike Mather’s first Sunday at First Church!
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Sunday, June 28: 4th Sunday after Pentecost
Unfortunately, due to a technology glitch, the June 28 worship service was not recorded.
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Sunday, June 21: 3rd Sunday after Pentecost
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Sunday, June 14: Pastor Matthias’s last Sunday at FUMC Boulder
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Sunday, June 7: Peace with Justice Sunday, Holy Communion
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Sunday, May 31: Pentecost Sunday
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Sunday, May 24: Seventh Sunday of Easter, Celebration of This Year’s Graduates
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Sunday, May 17: Sixth Sunday of Easter
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Sunday, May 10: Festival of the Christian Home, Mother’s Day
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Sunday, May 3: Fourth Sunday of Easter
Tanner’s video about the FUMC Scholarship Fund is audio only in the worship video. Here is Tanner’s video if you’d like to watch it:
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Sunday, April 26: Third Sunday of Easter
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Sunday, April 19: Second Sunday of Easter
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Sunday, April 12: Easter Sunday — Pre-Recorded Worship Service via Zoom
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Our Director of Family Life, Stephanie Moffitt, also recorded a children’s sermon for Easter Sunday:
Sunday, April 5: Palm Passion Sunday — Worship Service via Zoom
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Sunday, March 29: Fifth Sunday of Lent — Worship Service via Zoom
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Sunday, March 22: Fourth Sunday of Lent — Worship Service via Zoom
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Sunday, March 15: Reconciling Ministries Anniversary Sunday with
Special Guest J.J. Warren — Worship Service via Zoom
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