31 Jan 2008 03:06 PM

February Worship & Activity Calendar

Saturday, February 2
NO Vespers Service this month

Sunday, February 3
11:00 a.m. Worship: “This Little Light of Mine” Sermon by Rev. Henley that reflects on our Universalist heritage and our message of “Give them hope, not hell!”

12:15 p.m. Fireside Chat with Pastor Lillie in the 2nd floor library.

Monday, February 4
7:00 p.m. Board Meeting in Parlor

Wednesday, February 6
Ash Wednesday – Lent begins
Noon and 7:30 p.m. Worship services: We will have a “Liturgy of Tears” and a litany of penitence, and celebrate God’s healing power.

Sunday, February 10
11:00 a.m. Worship: First Sunday of Lent “The Three Temptations of Jesus” What does it look like to be in the “wilderness?” Was Jesus any different than Moses? How do we answer the temptations of comfort? Should Lent mean anything for us today? Matthew 4:1-11.

12:15 p.m. Newcomers gather with Pastor Lillie and members of the Welcome & Membership Committee to see a video on UU history and share spiritual journeys. Lunch will be provided.

7:00 p.m. Youth Group (7th grade and above) at the McCully/Sandberg home

Saturday, February 16
2:30 p.m. Church kitchen Leland Place ministry

Sunday, February 17
Canvass Sunday Breakfast in Perkins Hall

11:00 a.m. Worship: Second Sunday of Lent and Canvass Sunday
Rev. Henley’s sermon today will focus on Jesus’ transfiguration and what transformation and faith can mean for our lives. As people of faith, in community, with a mission to live out Jesus’ teachings, we need to ask ourselves, “Is it possible that the transfiguration can be important to Jesus’ call to create God’s kingdom on earth?” Matthew 17:1-20.

Sunday, February 24
11:00 a.m. Worship: Third Sunday of Lent “Jesus and the Woman at the Well” Why does Jesus share with her, a Samaritan woman, the mystery of his calling and why does she understand before the disciples? Are the ones who are most in need the ones who “get it!” first? John 4:5-42.

7:00 p.m. Youth Group (7th grade and above) at the McCully/Sandberg home

Upcoming Events

Saturday, March 8,
7:00 p.m. Perkins Hall From “G” Street to Gaza: Food Security from DC to Palestine.

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