News for December 26, 2023

This Sunday, Dec 31: In-person service at 10am

The Sunday after Christmas is traditionally "Story Sunday" at College Heights. This year Karen Conklin is bringing us a story set in Jerusalem, as we ponder the reality of war in the Holy Land.

The Giving Sunday offering for December is for the UCC's Christmas Fund, helping active and retired clergy and lay employees of the United Church of Christ.

Recent sermons

Check out our YouTube page to see recent sermons. Go to our archive of slides to see bulletins and slides used during recent services.

Starting in Sept 2023, recordings of our Taize services are also on the YouTube page.

Due to a technical glitch, Polly's sermon on "The Hard Work of Peace" didn't get recorded. You can read the text here.

Pepe Doyle's sermon on "My Search for Joy" is posted, though not publicly. Contact the office for the link.

Upcoming services and events

• Worship & Arts: Sun, Jan 7 after worship. Come help us plan the worship calendar for the near future.

• Weds discussion group: Jan 10 (7 pm), Zoom

"Basic Bible Stories", meeting the main characters of the Old Testament. After the holidays, we'll move on to the story of Solomon.

• Taize Service: Fri, Jan 12 (7:30 pm). A contemplative service of chanting, prayer and silence. In-person, and also available on Zoom.

• Book Group: Sun, Jan 28 (7 pm), Zoom

Al Hasse is still going to lead the Book Group! The next discussion won't be until after their move and the holidays, which will give you plenty of time to prepare your arguments, pro and con, on Sam Harris' "Free Will".

Links and resources

• Cantus Vocal Ensemble sings "Vive L'Amour"

• Huge flock of snow geese in Skagit Valley WA

Quote of the week

"Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind.” - Henry James

Weekly events

• Meditation group: Wednesdays at 7:30 am

In person at the church building.

• Sunday worship: 10 am

In person at the church building.

Image: new Kelly Latimore icon "Christ in the Rubble"