“We not only remember and commemorate the birth of Jesus … but look ahead to the time when he will return, bringing peace and justice to all.”
Mark 13: 24-37
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianis: Natalya Amelchenko
FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT
“Taking time—in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic—to inventory our lives and experiences. When we give thanks, we do see the world with clearer vision.”
Jonah 2:1-10
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
THANKSGIVING SUNDAY / PLEDGE DEDICATION SUNDAY
“Churches should remain places where we feel a sense of wholeness and peace, rather than of stress and burden.”
Isaiah 43:18-21 & Matthew 25:14-30
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
“In these post-election days, more than ever are we called by God to find creative ways to get along with one another.”
Mark 12:28-31
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
“Faith in God during trying times, including loss of loved ones.”
Matthew 5: 1-12
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
ALL SAINTS OBSERVANCE
“Being a Presbyterian … calls for embracing an open, questioning, learning and forgiving approach to life.”
Luke 18: 9-14
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
REFORMATION SUNDAY
“Both trust and faith require us to let go of the need to be in control.”
Psalm 28
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
“The Fairer Text: The Important. Role of Women in the Bible”
Philippians 4:1-9
Guest preacher: elder Jim Guida
Pianist: Dr. May Tuan Tucker
Guest vocalist: Glena Jue
“Our worship experiences may be not be identical, but we all share the promise of life everlasting through Christ.”
Philippians 3:4-14
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Dr. May Tuan Tucker
WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY
“Perspective is what keeps us grounded and enables us to prioritize what's truly significant in life.”
Ephesians 15: 1-23
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
“Emotional well-being and mental health: how are you doing?”
Matthew 15: 21-28
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Dr. May Tuan Tucker
“Take time to enjoy all that creation has to offer … to turn off our connection to social media … and let silence fill our souls with wonder.”
Genesis 2: 1-4
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
“The Myth of Scarcity”—How do we take leaps of faith on behalf of love and hope, rather than fear and scarcity?
Luke 9: 12-17
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Dr. May Tuan Tucker
Guest Musician: John Doolittle
“Through God, we are offered not scarcity, but abundant life.”
John 2: 1-12
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
“Conflict is not usually borne out of malice, but of a difference of opinions. How do we hold one another in the light amidst the discomfort and then move forward after the turbulence?"
1 John 4: 7-12
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
“We shouldn't just sit back and wait for things to happen. Rather, we are the change agents that the Holy Spirit works through to build the Kingdom of God here on earth.”
Luke 19: 1-20
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
“Life at its very core is all about change and recovery … and persistence and patience.”
Mark 4: 30-32
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
“When we put love and trust and faith into our acts—no matter the size—they are blessed by God and send out far-reaching ripples into the world.”
Mark 12: 41-44
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
“When hatred is met with grace, the results are often amazing."
John 8: 1-11
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
“Christ continues to be the anchor in any and all storms.”
Matthew 8: 18-27
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
