Scriptures: Psalm 121 and Romans Chapter 15: 1-13Message: Hope in Action One of the ways we can make space for the Divine in our lives is by our “Spiritual Practice.” So then let’s break that down: Why ought we be spending this time of Lent making space for the Divine
You are invited to join our siblings in Christ from several other Newton churches for our second annual ecumenical Ash Wednesday Service. The service will be held on February 18, 2026 at 7:00pm at Second Church in Newton, 60 Highland Street, West Newton, MA 02465. If you would like to be
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
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.
