Rev. Leslie Woodward.
What makes you feel scared and what can you do with that fear? On this Sunday before Halloween, we’ll explore different aspects of fear through the children’s story “The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything.” Everyone (especially children) are invited to wear costumes or masks and the Heritage House Band will play some spooky selections. This is a service for all ages with nursery care available for children 3 and under.
Worship Associate: Chris Whittaker.
2019.
Two Heritage Church volunteers work on a Habitat for Humanity house.
Regina Pugh.
Each week at Heritage we proclaim in our spoken covenant that service is the prayer of our church. What does that mean? And how do we put it into practice? How are we as a community living up to the promise in our covenant “to serve humankind in fellowship” and how will we keep that promise in the future?
We will also enjoy music from the Heritage Church Choir.
Worship Associate: Kathy Wade.
2019.
Adolf Hitler, leader of the National Socialists, emerges from the party’s Munich headquarters on December 5, 1931. (AP Photo)
Rev. Bill Gupton.
If Universalism is, by definition, an all-embracing faith, are there any limits? Where can (and do) we draw the line? Or is there a line?
Worship Associate: Lou Kerr.
2019.
Jesus Teaches the People by the Sea, painted between 1886 and 1894, by James Tissot. Brooklyn Museum.
Rev. Bill Gupton.
Who’s the most famous Universalist of all time? This morning, our Senior Minister will make a case for the idea that Jesus of Nazareth is a valid answer to that question. We will enjoy lovely music from our Heritage Choir, and consider some compelling (and challenging) gospel passages. This is the first of a two-week examination of Universalism.
Worship Associate: Beth Fritsch.
2019.
Bob Lamb.
OK, now we know that we should try to find common ground with people whose policies and ideas we reject. But . . . is it possible that, among those policies and ideas, there just might be some that are right (or at least better than the alternatives we have praised)? After finding common ground, can we reconsider our positions on things we don’t have in common? Let’s see.
Worship Associate: Regina Pugh.
2019.
Rev. Bill Gupton.
We live in deeply divided times. Social media, the mainstream (and not-so-mainstream) media, even neighborhood block parties and holiday family gatherings can highlight and reinforce the idea that we have split ourselves into camps. Into “us” and “them.” That we have developed irreconcilable differences. Yet those of goodwill on “both” sides (and there are people of goodwill on “both” sides) long to find common ground. Today, we will acknowledge the divide. We will acknowledge the yearning. And we will look for some common ground. We will also welcome new members into the church this morning.
Worship Associate: Bob Drake.
2019.
Rev. Bill Gupton.
In the opening words of our traditional reading for the final Sunday in August, “You and I and all of us blew about with the winds of summer.” As summer draws to a close, and we are gathered back into deeper community and covenant, all ages are invited to a homecoming of sorts – our annual Ingathering Sunday worship service. Please bring a small container of water that you gathered this summer, to share in our Water Ceremony ritual. Bring as well your open heart and open arms. Let us join together in beloved community once again.
Worship Associate: Roger Miller.
2019.
Rev. Leslie Woodward.
Today we celebrate the beginning of the school year, and lament the end of summer, with a Blessing of the Backpacks and honoring our children transitioning to kindergarten, junior high (middle school) and high school. If your child is attending school this fall, please have them bring their backpack or school bag to the service. Music bags, soccer bags, or any other bag that often accompanies your child(ren) or youth are also welcome. A new ritual will also be introduced — honoring other transitions, large and small. This is an all-ages service with nursery care available for children age 3 and under.
Worship Associate: Chris Whittaker.
2019.
Rev. Bill Gupton.
The first line of our congregational covenant says it all: “Love is the spirit of this church.” And of course, it all starts with one word – Love. Love with a capital “L.” Love made manifest in our lives. Love experienced by us, through us, and because of us – each and every one. Come, come, whoever you are – and experience the Love that is the spirit of our church, this “seeker Sunday.” Mimi Sinclair will provide special music.
Worship Associate: Lou Kerr.
2019.
