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CHURCH YEAR SEASONS
The Christian Year calendar is our guide for worship and Christian faith formation. The beginning of the Christian year is the season of Advent, approximately four weeks before Christmas Day, and continues with special days and seasons following the life of Christ and the mission of the church.
There are two major cycles in the Christian Year. One is the Advent-Christmas-Epiphany cycle that is focused upon Christmas and the mission of the church. The other is the Lent-Easter-Pentecost cycle that has Easter as its focus. The Season after Pentecost is sometimes referred to as “ordinary time.” This is not because they are “ordinary” days. Ordinary is taken from the word for “ordinal” numbers. The Sundays during this time are designated by the “first,” “second,” “third,” Sunday after Pentecost, for example. Therefore, they are designated “ordinary” time because of using ordinal numbers to mark them.
Seasons of Church Year
ADVENT
From the Latin word, adventus, Advent means “arrival” or “coming” and marks the coming of Jesus as human being into the world. Including the four Sundays prior to Christmas day, this season is used as a time of preparing for the coming of the Christ child. Advent marks the beginning of the church year and is the first season in the Christian calendar. While many people think of January 1 as the beginning of a new year, the church year begins with Advent.
CHRISTMAS
The season of Christmas is actually a period of twelve days which begins on Christmas Day and continues through January 5. We typically think of the season of Christmas as beginning after Thanksgiving and concluding on December 25. However, for the Church, December 25 is the culmination of Advent waiting, and marks the beginning of Christmas.
EPIPHANY
The Day of Epiphany follows the twelve days of Christmas. Epiphany, as a day and season of celebration, has been around as long as the celebration of Christmas. Our January 6 celebration, as Christians, emphasizes the epiphany, or manifestation of God, and represents the revelation of God to the world in Jesus Christ.
LENT
Lent is a season of prayer, penance, and self-discipline, beginning on the Wednesday of the seventh week before Easter. The season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday is forty days prior to Easter, not counting Sundays. The sixth Sunday in Lent is Palm Sunday, which begins Holy Week. Holy Week includes Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and officially ends on Holy Saturday. Easter Sunday then begins the season of Easter which lasts for seven weeks.
EASTER
Easter Day commemorates the day of resurrection of Jesus following the crucifixion. Easter is more than a day of celebration in the Christian calendar; it includes a period of seven weeks, and is known as The Great Fifty Days. The full period of Easter continues from Easter Sunday to the day of Pentecost.
PENTECOST
The day of Pentecost is the Sunday following the end of the fifty days of Easter. The Day of Pentecost commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit to the followers of Jesus in the immediate days after the ascension of Jesus.
THE SEASON OF PENTECOST – Year A
November 26, 2023
Reign of Christ Sunday
Scripture: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
Sermon: “The Shepherd King” – Amy Stertz, proclaimer
November 19, 2023
The Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Sermon: “Destined to Live” – Mack Dennis, pastor
November 12, 2023
The Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13
Sermon: “Wisdom Doesn’t Come Cheap” – Mack Dennis, pastor
November 5, 2023
All Saints’ Day (Observed)
Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17
Sermon: “God of Our Tears” – Mack Dennis, pastor
October 29, 2023
Reformation Sunday
Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46
Sermon: “The Greatest Commandment(s)” – Mack Dennis, pastor
October 22, 2023
The Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture: Exodus 33:12-33
Sermon: “The Gift of God’s Presence” – Mack Dennis, pastor
October 15, 2023
The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14
Sermon: “God Goes Before Us” – Casey Callahan, proclaimer
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October 8, 2023
The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture: Philippians 3:4b-14
Sermon: “Falling in Love with God” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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October 1, 2023
The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32
Sermon: “Believing is Seeing” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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September 24, 2023
The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30
Sermon: “Worthy of the Gospel” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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September 17, 2023
The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture: Exodus 14:19-31
Sermon: “Reconciliation” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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September 10, 2023
The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20
Sermon: “Reconciliation” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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September 3, 2023
The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture: Romans 12:9-21
Sermon: “Love In Action” – Laura Addis, preacher
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August 27, 2023
The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10
Sermon: “Holy Subterfuge” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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August 20, 2023
The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28
Sermon: “The Dogs Have Their Day” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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August 13, 2023
The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture: Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28
Sermon: “God’s Enduring Dream” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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August 6, 2023
The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9
Sermon: “The Journey of the Seed” – Victoria Blount, guest proclaimer
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July 30, 2023
The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
Sermon: “The Parable of the Leaven” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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July 23, 2023
The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture: Genesis 28:10-17
Sermon: “Know That I Am With You” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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July 16, 2023
The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
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July 9, 2023
The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture: Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67
Sermon: “The Praying Life” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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July 2, 2023
The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42
Sermon: “Welcome the Prophets” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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June 25, 2023
The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39
Sermon: “The Costly Truth” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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June 18, 2023
The Third Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture: Matthew 9:35-10:8a
Sermon: “Help!” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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June 11, 2023
The Second Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture: Gen. 12:1-9
Sermon: “Go and Follow” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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June 4, 2023
TRINITY SUNDAY
Scripture: Gen. 1:1-2:4a
Sermon: “Let us Make” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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May 28, 2023
PENTECOST SUNDAY
Scripture: Acts 2:1-21
Sermon: “This is Getting Out of Hand” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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THE SEASON OF EASTER – Year A
May 21, 2023
THE SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11
Sermon: “Being Christian, Part 3: The Art of Rejoicing” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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May 14, 2023
THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22
Sermon: “Being Christian, Part 2: Confident Faith” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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May 7, 2023
THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Recognition of 50-year Members
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-10
Sermon: “Being Christian, Part 1: Like Living Stones” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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April 30, 2023
THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Parent-Child Dedication
Scripture: John 10:1-10
Sermon: “We Know His Voice” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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April 23, 2023
THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
Youth-led Worship
Scripture: Luke 24:13-35
Sermon: “Encountering Jesus” – Bailee Brandon, Claire Lim, Margaret Bourne – youth proclaimers
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April 16, 2023
THE SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
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Scripture: John 20:19-31
Sermon: “A Reliable Witness” – Kelly Belcher, proclaimer
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April 9, 2023
EASTER SUNDAY
Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10
Sermon: “Easter Without Delay” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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May 21, 2023
THE SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11
Sermon: “Being Christian, Part 3: The Art of Rejoicing” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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May 14, 2023
THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22
Sermon: “Being Christian, Part 2: Confident Faith” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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May 7, 2023
THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Recognition of 50-year Members
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-10
Sermon: “Being Christian, Part 1: Like Living Stones” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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April 30, 2023
THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Parent-Child Dedication
Scripture: John 10:1-10
Sermon: “We Know His Voice” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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April 23, 2023
THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
Youth-led Worship
Scripture: Luke 24:13-35
Sermon: “Encountering Jesus” – Bailee Brandon, Claire Lim, Margaret Bourne – youth proclaimers
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April 16, 2023
THE SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
Academy for the Arts led in Worship
Scripture: John 20:19-31
Sermon: “A Reliable Witness” – Kelly Belcher, proclaimer
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April 9, 2023
EASTER SUNDAY
Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10
Sermon: “Easter Without Delay” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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May 21, 2023
THE SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11
Sermon: “Being Christian, Part 3: The Art of Rejoicing” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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May 14, 2023
THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22
Sermon: “Being Christian, Part 2: Confident Faith” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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May 7, 2023
THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Recognition of 50-year Members
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-10
Sermon: “Being Christian, Part 1: Like Living Stones” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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April 30, 2023
THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Parent-Child Dedication
Scripture: John 10:1-10
Sermon: “We Know His Voice” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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April 23, 2023
THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
Youth-led Worship
Scripture: Luke 24:13-35
Sermon: “Encountering Jesus” – Bailee Brandon, Claire Lim, Margaret Bourne – youth proclaimers
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April 16, 2023
THE SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
Academy for the Arts led in Worship
Scripture: John 20:19-31
Sermon: “A Reliable Witness” – Kelly Belcher, proclaimer
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April 9, 2023
EASTER SUNDAY
Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10
Sermon: “Easter Without Delay” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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THE SEASON OF LENT – Year A
April 2, 2023
PALM SUNDAY
Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11
Sermon: “Jesus’ Triumphal Shockwave” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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March 26, 2023
FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT
Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13
Sermon: “An Unexpected Resurrection” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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March 19, 2023
FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT
Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13
Sermon: “The Lord Looks on the Heart” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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March 12, 2023
THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT
Scripture: John 2:24-26
Sermon: “When Worlds Fall Apart” – Mark Yaconelli, guest proclaimer
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March 5, 2023
SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT
Scripture: John 3:1-17
Sermon: “Born of the Spirit” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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February 26, 2023
FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT
Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11
Sermon: “Diving Confirmation” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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THE SEASON OF EPIPHANY – Year A
February 19, 2023
TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY
Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9
Sermon: “Listen to Him!” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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February 12, 2023
SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY
Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6
Sermon: “Singleness and Marriage” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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February 5, 2023
FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY
Scripture: John 6:53-58
Sermon: “Being Consumed” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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January 29, 2023
FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY
Scripture: Matthew 4:23-25
Sermon: “How Jesus Heals” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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January 22, 2023
THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY
Scripture: Psalm 27:1, 4-9
Sermon: “What My Heart Says” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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January 15, 2023
SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY
Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15
Sermon: “Forgiveness” – Mary Caldwell, guest proclaimer
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January 8, 2023
BAPTISM OF OUR LORD
Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17
Sermon: “Baptized by Submersion” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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THE SEASON OF CHRISTMAS – Year A
January 1, 2023
FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS
Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23
Sermon: “A Guided Detour” – Will Arledge, guest proclaimer
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December 25, 2022
CHRISTMAS SUNDAY
Scripture: John 1:1-14
Sermon: “We Have Seen His Glory” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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THE SEASON OF ADVENT – Year A
December 25, 2022
CHRISTMAS SUNDAY
Scripture: John 1:1-14
Sermon: “We Have Seen His Glory” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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December 18, 2022
THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT – LOVE
Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25
Sermon: “Joseph was a Righteous Man” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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December 11, 2022
THE THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT – JOY
Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10
Sermon: “Joy Breaks Through” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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December 4, 2022
THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT – PEACE
Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10
Sermon: “The Peaceable Kingdom” – Mack Dennis, pastor
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November 27, 2022
THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT – HOPE
Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5
Sermon: “Unlearning War” – Mack Dennis, pastor