The Fountain - They matter. Creating a life that matters calls for us to move beyond a childlike existence of care receivers to become care givers. Relationships rooted in love help us mature from “you matter” to “we matter” to “they matter.” Adapted readings from Elie Wiesel, Night (Bantam Books, 1986), p. 62; Carter Heyward, “The Enigmatic God,” The Witness, April 1974, p. 5; Natasha Bedingfield song, “Unwritten” from album, “Unwritten;” and Scripture text: 1 Corinthians 13 from The Message.

The Well - They matter. Creating a life that matters calls for us to move beyond a childlike existence of care receivers to become care givers. Relationships rooted in love help us mature from “you matter” to “we matter” to “they matter.” Adapted readings from Elie Wiesel, Night (Bantam Books, 1986), p. 62; Carter Heyward, “The Enigmatic God,” The Witness, April 1974, p. 5; Natasha Bedingfield song, “Unwritten” from album, “Unwritten;” and Scripture text: 1 Corinthians 13 from The Message.

The Fountain - You matter. You matter to God. Our deep significance is best lived out in community rather than isolation. Adapted readings from Judith Brain (Preaching the Revised Common Lectionary, July 9, 2001), Yvette Flunder (Where the Edge Gathers) and 1 Corinthians 12: 18-27 from The Message. Scripture text: 1 Corinthians 12: 27-31.

The Well - You matter. You matter to God. Our deep significance is best lived out in community rather than isolation. Adapted readings from Judith Brain (Preaching the Revised Common Lectionary, July 9, 2001), Yvette Flunder (Where the Edge Gathers) and 1 Corinthians 12: 18-27 from The Message. Scripture text: 1 Corinthians 12: 27-31.

The Fountain - You matter. It is clear that you matter because God has given you unique gifts. When you boldy live your gifts you show who God is. Includes a reading from "The Message" and the story of “The Stone Cutter” by Roberto Assagioli.

The Well - You matter. It is clear that you matter because God has given you unique gifts. When you boldy live your gifts you show who God is. Includes a reading from "The Message" and the story of “The Stone Cutter” by Roberto Assagioli.

The Fountain - You matter. You matter to God. Once you know you matter to God, you will live with a new confidence and courage. The opinions of others will no longer have the power to distract you from creating the life that you’ve always wanted. Baptism is a sacrament that grounds this powerful understanding in God’s grace. Adapted readings from Iyanla Vanzant’s “Until Today” and MCC Moderator Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson. Scripture: Luke 3: 21-22

The Well - You matter. You matter to God. Once you know you matter to God, you will live with a new confidence and courage. The opinions of others will no longer have the power to distract you from creating the life that you’ve always wanted. Baptism is a sacrament that grounds this powerful understanding in God’s grace. Adapted readings from Iyanla Vanzant’s “Until Today” and MCC Moderator Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson. Scripture: Luke 3: 21-22

Scripture: Luke 2: 41-52

Christmas Eve - God chose to enter a world that hides behind "DO NOT TOUCH" or "YOU BREAK IT YOU BUY IT" signs. As children we were told to "look, but don't touch." Jesus says, "See And Touch." Scripture: John 1:14. An adapted reading from Gerrit Scott Dawson, "Small Talk" Weavings XIX, Number 1, p20 & 22, and a reading from Dr. Stephen Estep.