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February 16th Worship

Scriptures: Luke 6:17-26Message:  Blessed Are You This Sunday is Blessing Sunday – and not a minute too soon! As we mentioned last Sunday, it’s too easy to fall into the space of scarcity and miss the divine blessings that are all around us. Even – especially! – when we are overwhelmed with fear and

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February 9 Worship

Scriptures:  Luke 5:1-11Message:  People Fishers I just need to say that I don’t fish. I’ve tried it and I never catch anything so it’s literally just me sitting in a boat wondering why everyone is catching fish and I’m just sitting in a boat. HOWEVER, my son, Ethan, is blessed with the fishing skill

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Annual Meeting

February 2, 2025, following worship the United Parish of Auburndale’s Annual Meeting will be held in our Sanctuary. Please bring your fully charged laptop, tablets or phone to view the Annual Report. We will have a few printed copy for those who need a hard copy but we are encouraging everyone to view

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February 2 Worship

Scriptures:  Jeremiah 1:4-10 and Luke 4:21-30Message:  “Do Not Be Afraid of Them” This Sunday is communion: a time when we are reminded of the importance of unity in all that we do. Why, then, is it that the word “Unity” feels trite to me. I’ve heard so many ministers and leaders stand on their

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January 19th Worship

Message: 1 Corinthians 12: 1, 4-11    Scriptures: Truth and Love This weekend is both the nation’s annual memorial of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Inauguration Day. While some might consider the two carrying very different messages and meanings, I believe that they can both hold deep hope for the future

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January 12th Worship

Message: Holy Water Holy Spirit              Scriptures: Acts 8:14-17, Luke 3:15-17, 21-22  This Sunday we will celebrate the baptism of Jesus. Baptism, as we practice it here at UPA, is the affirmation of our commitment to faithfulness in the power of love to bring about justice. And, like Jesus,

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January 5, 2025 Worship

Message: Lift Up Your Eyes Scriptures: Isaiah 60:1-6 and Matthew 2:1-12 Happy New Year!!!Traditionally the church has recognized “Epiphany” or the visit of the Magi on the 12th day of Christmas, which this year would be January 6th. SO!  We’ll be celebrating this piece of the story of the birth of Jesus the Christ

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Christmas Eve Service 5:00pm

Join us this Christmas Eve, 5:00pm, for a family-friendly service filled with music of the season and lessons telling of Christ’s birth. As we have done for generations, we will end the service by singing Silent Night, encircling the sanctuary and lighting candles one-by-one as we fill the darkened space

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December 22nd Worship

Message: NOËL!  A CELEBRATION OF FRENCH CAROLS  YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY! Yes, I absolutely DID start last week’s message with exactly the same words, but it’s true this week as well! This Sunday we will worship and praise God through music. UPA’s Director of Music, Allen

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Friday Dinner, Rehearsal & Carols 

The Friday before the pageant, December 13, 2024 come one and all from 6:00pm -8:00pm for dinner and carols! With the pageant rehearsal in the middle (6:30pm) for the kiddos. Pizza will be provided, so please bring a side or dessert for a potluck fa la la feast!

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