Annual Services
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent. During the service, the minister marks a cross of ashes on the forehead of each participant, symbolizing repentance.
Upcoming date for Ash Wednesday is
Lenten services are held each Wednesday during the season of Lent and supper is provided by various church members. Upcoming dates for Lenten Supper/Service are February 13, 20, 27, March 5, 12, at 6:30 PM each evening.
Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday celebrates the institution of the Lord’s Supper. During the Maundy Thursday service we share a fruit, bread and cheese supper and will, on occasion, present a re-enactment of the Last Supper.
Upcoming date for Maundy Thursday is March 20th with the Agape dinner at 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall, followed by the service at 7:00 PM. Communion will be served by intinction. This method of serving Communion is the action of breaking the bread and dipping it into the cup of wine or juice and then partaking of that as one piece.
Tenebrae or Good Friday
Good Friday commemorates Jesus’ arrest, trial, crucifixion, and death. The church interior is draped in black, and lighting (including candles) are extinguished during the service.
Upcoming date for Good Friday is March 21 at 7:00 PM.
Easter
Sunrise service celebrates the resurrection of our Lord, Jesus. The service is held outside on the church grounds, weather permitting. In inclement weather, the service will be brought indoors into the Fellowship Hall. Service is scheduled for 7:00 a.m. Come prepared with your lawn chairs and warm blankets for extra comfort if the service is held outdoors. Communion will be served by intinction.
After the service, breakfast is being provided by the Congregational Nurture Committee.
Easter Sunday Service
During the regular 11:00 a.m. service, fresh flowers are used to adorn a wooden cross that was used in the preceding weeks as a collage was built of Lenten symbols. Please bring fresh cut flowers to share. Communion will be served during the Worship Service.
Upcoming date for Easter is
Christmas Eve
The Christmas Eve candlelight service begins at 7:00 p.m. and commemorates the birth of Christ. The service includes scripture reading and traditional carol singing. Communion is served during the Worship Service.
Distinctive Services
Preachin' in the Park or
PEASOOP (Preachin', Eatin', Singin' On Our Property)
This annual event will be held in October this year. Participants meet at a local park, or on our grounds for breakfast, hymn singing, a worship service, and a picnic following. The date and location will be decided by the Worship Committee in the coming months, so stay tuned for details.
Christmas Cantata
This annual event is held in early December. The choir provides a joyous service commemorating the birth time of Christ.
The date for the cantata is arranged in the fall.
