April 23 – Anniversary Sunday: (Jeremiah’s) Field of Dreams

Celebrating SJR’s 69th Anniversary with our guest worship leader, Rev. Dr. Orville James. Scripture Reading:  Acts 2: 42-47  (CEB) 42 The believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to the community, to their shared meals, and to their prayers. 43 A sense of awe came over everyone. God performed many wonders and signs through the…

April 16: Earth Day

Scripture Reading (CEB adapted)     John 20 19 It was still the first day of the week. That evening, while the disciples were behind closed doors because they were afraid of the authorities, Jesus came and stood among them. He said, “Peace be with you.” 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and…

April 9: Easter Sunrise

Join us outdoors on the Labyrinth for our Easter Sunrise communion service.This service will not be streamed or recorded. Scripture     Luke 24:1-12 1-3 At the crack of dawn on Sunday, the women came to the tomb carrying the burial spices they had prepared. They found the entrance stone rolled back from the tomb, so they walked in.…

April 7: Good Friday

Today we join with Calvary Memorial United Church and Forest Hill United Church to share the story of Good Friday. The Lesson of the Betrayal(Matthew 26:1-4, 14-16; Mark 14:43-48, 53) The Lesson of Denial(Mark 14:60-64; John 18:25-27) The Lesson of the Trial(Matthew 27:1-2, 11-14, 22-26; John 18:29-31, 33, 36-37; 19:1-2) The Lesson of the Crucifixion(John…

April 2 -Palm Sunday: Taking Our Place at the Cross – Jesus

Scripture Reading                Psalm 118    (One, All)     Congregational Refrain         Stay with Me          (Taizé Community) Stay with me, remain here with me, watch and pray, watch and pray. Let Israel now say:“God’s love endures for ever.” Let the house of Aaron say:“God’s love endures for ever.” Let those who fear God say“God’s love endures for ever.”…

March 19 – Lent 4: Taking Our Place at the Cross – The Culpable

Scripture Reading                Psalm 23 (NRSV) 1 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.2     He makes me lie down in green pastures;he leads me beside still waters;3     he restores my soul.He leads me in right paths    for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley,    I fear no evil;for you are with me;    your rod and your staff—    they comfort…