December 13, 7:00 p.m., Chapel

“The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” is not always so wonderful. As the holidays approach, many of us face grief and sorrow for a variety of reasons. Join us for a worship service that seeks to acknowledge the reality of hardship in our lives while reaching out in trust to the God who holds us through all things. This candlelight service, featuring music, prayer, scripture, and meditation is open to all.

Cost for dinner is $9 for adults and youth in the sixth grade and above, $6 for children two years old through the fifth grade, with a family maximum of $36.  Gluten-free options are available.  Meals may be paid for in person or prepay for your meal by using this form.

New Life Groups are launching this fall. These groups are a wonderful way to connect with others on the journey of faith. New groups are welcome to all, and will focus their attention on five essential practices for Christian Living outlined in Adam Hamilton’s book The Walk. Groups will focus largely on conversation and no outside reading or preparation is needed. Read about each group and sign up here.

Children's Choir and B.L.A.S.T. take place in the Education Wing located next to the Welcome Center. Drop off your child in the room indicated below. The children who end choir at 7:30 p.m. will be picked up in the Welcome Center. Parents are encouraged to pre-register for choir.

5:15 - 5:45 p.m. Angelus Choir for preK/kindergarten (Room EW 201)
5:45 - 6:30 p.m. Chorister Choir for 1-3 grades (Room EW 315) and B.L.A.S.T for 4-5 graders (Room EW 207)
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Jubilate Choir for 4-5 grades (Room EW 315) and B.L.A.S.T for 1-3 graders (Room EW 207)

B.L.A.S.T is a gathering time where children enjoy learning Bible stories, important scripture passages, and fun activities like making prayer bracelets. B.L.A.S.T will be offered in coordination with Children's Choir (either before or after, depending on age group) and teachers will transition students from one to the other, giving parents the chance to fully engage in adult programming from 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For more information see our Music and Arts page or email Heather Potter.

Middle and High School Youth
Meet at 6:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
On Wednesday nights Middle and High School Youth meet in Fellowship Hall and sit together for dinner during Open Table. At 6:30 p.m., High School Youth meet in "The Landing," a space created especially for this group, located beside the patio and accessible from the bottom of the Amphitheater stairs. Middle School Youth meet in the Education Wing across the parking lot, in room 307. For information on High School Youth, email Martin Pruitt. For Middle School Youth, email Andy Wertz.

2024- January 17, February 21, March 20, April 17, May 15
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Fellowship Hall Library (Rm.103)
Join a group of compassionate hearts for a time of support and sharing for anyone grieving a loss.
Contact Katherine Kerr with questions.

Meets the First Wednesday of Each Month 
In Person and Zoom.
Want to help with keeping our church family healthy?  We need new ideas, too!
For more information email Laura Capranica