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Preacher: Rev. Dr. Donna Claycomb Sokol, Pastor

Scriptures: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 & Mark 8:31-38

Preacher: Donna Claycomb Sokol, Pastor

Scriptures: Genesis 9:8-17 & Mark 1:9-15

Many of us ask these and similar questions regularly. And while many questions in life have binary answers, little about faith is clear and concise. But what if God is not only Emmanuel, God with us, but also one who can be experienced through ordinary means each day? In her book, Life in Five Senses, Gretchen Rubin writes, “Because I noticed more, I appreciated more.” What if the same can be said of our faith and God’s movement in our lives?

Preacher: Rev. Dr. Donna Claycomb Sokol || Pastor

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 & Mark 9:2-9

Join us this week as our sermon series concludes on the Mount of Transfiguration—a place where Jesus was transfigured before a select group of disciples before being joined by Moses and Elijah. Together we will explore the significance of this story and the transformation that can come when we become comfortable with uncertainty—particularly in our lives of faith.

Preacher: Rev. Dr. Donna Claycomb Sokol, Pastor

Scriptures: Isaiah 40:21-31 & Mark 1:29-39

Join us this week as we explore two of the tiny changes mentioned by The Guardian: "Remembering to breathe" and "Taking micro moments of rest throughout the day" alongside a beloved text that names God's faithfulness and the story of Jesus' first physical healing in the Gospel of Mark.

Preacher: Rev. Dr. Donna Claycomb Sokol, Pastor

Scriptures: Psalm 111:1-10 & Mark 1:21-28

Join us this week as we explore the tiny change of "Being honest in every area of your life" through an early miracle recorded in Mark in which Jesus exorcises a demon before silencing it, literally telling it to "Shut up." What voices might Jesus be longing to silence in our lives? What truth do we need to fully accept? What needs to come forth from us if we are to live the lives God has called and created us to live? Join us on Sunday as we explore how we might be transformed to live life wholeheartedly.

Preacher: Grace Rogers, Howard & Mary Martin Ministry Intern

Scriptures: Psalm 62:5-12 & Mark 1:14-20

Preacher: Rev. Dr. Donna Claycomb Sokol, Pastor

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 & John 1:43-51

Join us this week as we give thanks for the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and begin our exploration of these tiny changes, starting with the first one: Believing that everyone is interesting and attractive.

Preacher: Rev. Dr. Donna Claycomb Sokol,Pastor

Scripture: Psalm 29:1-11 & Mark 1:4-11

Preacher: Donna Claycomb Sokol, Pastor

Scriptures: Isaiah 60:1-6 & Matthew 2:1-12

As we bring in the New Year, we reflect on how the three wisemen were sent by King Herod to pay homage to baby Jesus. Following the star that lead them to place where Jesus was, this reminds us to stay focused on what God has set out for us to do, we will have many distractions on our journey, but as long as we stay focused to the shinning star that is God, it will lead us to where we need to go.

Preacher: Rev. Dr. Donna Claycomb Sokol, Pastor

Scriptures: Isaiah 9:2-7 & Luke 2:1-20

Our traditional evening Christmas Eve service will include hearing the Christmas story read and proclaimed, the sacrament of Holy Communion, and the lighting of candles to conclude the time together.