In honor of the traditional Mardi Gras observance, let’s explore how much we can find to celebrate, even in times of challenge.  We’ll have special music to expand our mood, and Mardi Gras activities will follow the service. LISTEN:

As our Bicentennial approaches, let’s take some time to celebrate not only ourselves but the ties we have created to our local community.  What are the joys, and the responsibilities, that come with being a part of our town?  And where will we let our energies be drawn? LISTEN:

Living in harmony with those around us like singing in harmony with other musicians.  It doesn’t necessarily mean that every second will feel perfect; in fact, some measure of dissonance is needed for the harmonies to have their full effect. In this service our guest musicians will sing for us and provide a framework for … Continued

Today we’ll celebrate the end of our Pledge Drive with a service filled with music from some of our favorite guest musicians.  Even in times of social division, environmental stress, and political uncertainty, music can still help us open our hearts and experience the beauty that is so much a part of our world.  Join … Continued

This Sunday we kick off our annual Pledge Drive.  It will be your chance to join in the long line of people, stretching back almost 200 years, who have contributed to keeping the fires burning, the hearts connecting, and the music playing.  But no worries – we’ll only spend some of the time asking you … Continued

Our ingathering service this year will focus on the many threads that draw us together here in our church home.  Whether you are setting foot in the sanctuary for the first time or for the thousandth, you will find possibilities for support and connection that are unique to this particular space at this particular time, and … Continued

My father was a banjo player, and I grew up listening to all manner of folk songs, from Josh White to the Weavers.  These songs expressed the lives and experiences of people from all walks of life.  Today we’ll hear some of those songs and explore the meaning they bring to our lives today. LISTEN:

Our Christmas Eve service will use songs and stories to celebrate holiday traditions that bring families, friends, and communities together.  Come and be part of our tradition as we revel in the festive decorations of our sanctuary and experience the wonder of a candle-lit portion of the service! LISTEN:

This musical service will explore the blues.  We’ll learn that not all blues are built on a I-IV-V chord structure (and by the end of the service you’ll know what that means!).  And we’ll hear some of the ways that complex feelings have been expressed in classic blues songs over the years. We’ll be joined … Continued