Scripture: Luke 4:1-13 Message: How We Heal It’s Ash Wednesday and thus begins our Lenten season. “Lent” from the Old English word “lencten” is the practice of preparation for Easter and the resurrected Jesus through fasting, almsgiving and doing “good works.” In its most basic form it’s been an active spiritual practice
Scriptures: Matthew 14: 1-9 Message: The Fire of God This Sunday Matt will be preaching and sharing about Jesus’ Transfiguration and the “Fire of God.” All are invited next Wednesday, February 18, 2025, for Eccumenical Ash Wednesday service at Second Church in Newton. Consider joining us for a sincere and contemplative worship
Scriptures: Isaiah 58:1-12, Matthew 5:13-14 Message: The Light of the World On Sunday afternoon we as members of the United Parish of Auburndale will vote to approve a resolution that as Christian people of faith confirms our commitment to supporting and prioritizing democracy for this country. Titled “Democracy as Our Priority: A Resolution,”
Scripture: Micah 6:6-8 Matthew 5:1-12 Message: In God’s Kingdom Music:Prelude: “Water of Baptism” David HurdAnthem: “Go tell it on the mountain” African Am. spiritualMeditation: “Take me to the water” African Am. spiritual Postlude: “Over my head I hear music in the air” African Am. spiritual This Sunday after service is the most EXCITING event of the Church calendar
Scripture: Mark 1:14-20Message: Follow Me This Sunday we welcome the Rev. Byungmoo Lee to our pulpit and worship! Rev. Byungmoo is our District Superintendent of the Commonwealth East United Methodist Church. It will be his first time preaching and worshipping with us. Join us on Sunday to welcome him to Auburndale. See you Sunday!Peace,Cheryl Dates
Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-7Message: The Greatest Gift of Life My goodness, so much has happened since I saw you all last. It feels like the whole world has changed in just 2 weeks. How are we to make sense of a civil war in the city of Minneapolis, children being violently and illegally abducted
Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17Message: My Beloved Blessings of grace and hope to you all!This Sunday I’m looking forward to being in the pulpit again and especially excited to be preaching on Jesus’ baptism. What is a more beautiful image of God’s grace than the sanctifying of God, God’s self?! And what’s better yet, the
Every Christmas, we celebrate the birth of Jesus, the Word made flesh. What were Jesus’ formative years like, however? The gospels are completely silent on Jesus’ life from age 12 to 30. What happened during that long tenure? Join Matt as he explores “Lost Years of Jesus” this Sunday. Music:Prelude:
Our 5:00pm Christmas Eve service is family friendly and includes a story time for the children. Our scripture passages will be simplified slightly to make them easier for young ears to hear. As is our tradition at UPA, we will circle the sanctuary to sing Silent Night by candle light.
This Sunday we will worship and praise God through music. Our Director of Music, Allen LeVines, has put together a beautiful program including an expanded UPA choir and harp accompaniment, Judith Kogan.Judithholds degrees from Harvard College, the Juilliard School, and the Royal Academy of Music (London). Our Christmas OfferingThis Christmas,
