In January and February we are paying special attention to the issue of racism in our society, and fostering conversation about how to talk with one another about being "antiracist" in our persective
Sunday, Jan. 10 - We Begin
showing short (3 min.) videos called "Understanding Racism.” One video in each worship service through
Feb. 28th. Sermon: “No Other Gods.” Ex. 20:1-6;
Mark 1:4-11.
Sunday, Jan. 17 - “What Leads to Holiness?”
(commandments 3 & 4). Exodus
20:7-11; John
1:43-51.
Sunday, Jan. 24 - Topic: “Why We Honor Our Fathers and Mothers.” Exodus 20:12; Matthew
10:34-39. Our PRAISE BAND plays.
Sunday, Jan. 31 - “Little Murders.” (commandments 6 – 10). Exodus 20:13-17; Mark 1:21-28.
Sunday, Feb. 7 - Holy Communion. “Food Wars.” (We look at a justice issue that especially
affects the African-American
community each Sunday in February, in honor of Black History Month. Justice
issue: food deserts. Isaiah
40:21-31; I Cor. 8:1-13. CONGREGATIONAL
BUDGET MEETING AFTER worship.
Sunday, Feb. 14 - New Member ceremony. II Kings 2:1-12; Mark 9:2-9. “Whose Glory
Did You See?” Justice issue – the
importance of African-American history to all Americans.
Wednesday, Feb. 17 - Ash Wednesday service at 7:30 pm. Rev. Asayo Okumura Thomas and Pastor Noel each share a brief
5 minute meditation. “Rend Your Heart
Not Your Garment.”
Sunday, Feb. 21 - First
Sunday in Lent. Rev. Asayo Okumura
Thomas leads worship.
Sunday, Feb. 28 - Genesis
19:8-17. Mark 1:12-15. “A New Flood." Justice issue - environmental racism.
Sunday, March 7 - Holy Communion. Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Mark 8:31-38. “What’s in a Name?” Justice
issue – cultural racism and the right to be named as we wish to be named.