The Chosen is a wonderful cinematic retelling of the Gospel that has become very popular amongst Christians and others. It is viewer-supported, and is very well done. The makers of The Chosen are offering the opportunity to stream the Christmas episode for free for all those interested. You will need...
On the Sunday after Christmas this year, December 26th, we will gather in-person around the fireplace in the Sanctuary for a casual time of singing carols and sharing stories of our families’ Christmas traditions and stories! We’re calling it: “Christians Toasting Near an Open Fire”! We’ll gather at 10:00 AM...
Because both Christmas and New Year’s Day fall on the weekend this year, the church office will be closed on the following days: Monday, December 27th Tuesday, December 28th Monday, January 3rd Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
As we have worked our way through Advent this year, we have revisited the traditional themes of Hope, Peace, Joy and Love, and I realized more than ever just how well this church family reflects these themes. Throughout the pandemic, I have sensed a continual HOPE from the congregation; hope...
The terrible news of killer tornados in Kentucky and elsewhere greeted us this morning on the news. We recoil at the many deaths and massive destruction. Feelings of helplessness can be over-whelming! But there is something we can do. Our United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is one of the...
An Abbreviated History of Christmas Carols Did you know that carols were originally pagan jigs? The Church tried to replace the popular carols with Christian songs, but they were in Latin and never caught on. St Francis of Assisi’s Nativity Plays introduced Christmas canticles that grew popular and spread through...
Once again this year we will celebrate Christmas Eve with a service of Lessons and Carols! For this service we need nine readers to read the biblical story leading up to Christmas. If you would like to be one of the readers, please let me know. I’ll assign you a...
This Sunday you get to request some of your favorite Christmas hymns at our 9:45am Hymn Sing, right before our worship service. If you have a hymnal at home, flip through it now so you are ready to make your in-person requests.
The Haworth family is excited to invite The Fount family to their home on Sunday, December 12th for a drop-in Christmas Open House! Last year we couldn’t do it, but this year we’re going for it! So put it on your calendar now! Sunday, December 12th, between 3pm and 7pm,...
It’s time to RSVP! Read all the details above then let us know if you will be there by calling the church office at 714/962-2593. To sign up to help or to bring food, go HERE.