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.
2010 Ash Wednesday is February 17th at 6:30 P.M.
Lenten services are held each Wednesday during the season of Lent and supper is provided by various church committees. Lenten Supper/Service are held in the Fellowship Hall February 24th, March 3rd, March 10th, March 17th & March 24th.
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.
2010 Maundy Thursday is April 1st 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.
2010 Good Friday is April 2nd 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.
2010 service is scheduled for 7:00 a.m. on April 4th. 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.
2010 Easter is April 4th.
Christmas Eve
The service includes scripture reading and traditional carol singing. Communion is served during the Worship Service.
The 2010 Christmas Eve candlelight will be Friday, December 24th. The service begins at 7:00 p.m. and commemorates the birth of Christ.
Distinctive Services
Preachin' on the Porch
Participants meet on our grounds for breakfast, hymn singing, a worship service, and a picnic following.
This 2010 date will be announced in the Spring.
Christmas Cantata
This annual event is held in early December. The choir provides a joyous service commemorating the birth time of Christ.
The 2010 Cantata date will be announced in the Fall.
