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Sacraments
Holy Baptism for children and adults.
Holy Communion for any who seek the mercy and grace of Christ, including children who have been prepared by church and family.
Faith
United Church of Christ Statement of Faith
We believe in you, O God, Eternal Spirit,God of our Savior Jesus Christ and our God, and to your deeds we testify:
You call the worlds into being, create persons in your own image, and set before each one the ways of life and death.
You seek in holy love to save all people from aimlessness and sin.
You judge people and nations by your righteous will declared through prophets and apostles.
In Jesus Christ, the man of Nazareth, our crucified and risen Savior, you have come to us and shared our common lot, conquering sin and death and reconciling the world to yourself.
You bestow upon us your Holy Spirit, creating and renewing the church of Jesus Christ, binding in covenant faithful people of all ages, tongues and races.
You call us into your church to accept the cost and joy of discipleship, to be your servants in the service of others, to proclaim the gospel to all the world and resist the powers of evil, to share in Christ's baptism and eat at his table, to join him in his passion and victory.
You promise to all who trust you forgiveness of sins and fullness of grace, courage in the struggle for justice and peace, your presence in trial and rejoicing, and eternal life in your realm which has no end.
Blessing and honor, glory and power be unto you. Amen.
Style
Traditional worship rooted in the rich liturgical heritage of the United Church of Christ, employing holy scripture, vibrant music, regular observance of Holy Communion, and preaching of Good News relevant to daily living.
Special evenings
Ash Wednesday Repentance and Healing
Maundy Thursday Communion
Good Friday Tenebrae (Darkness)
Christmas Eve 3 Candlelight services
Ecumenical worship
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (January)
Wednesday Evening Lenten Series
Good Friday Noon
Easter Sunrise
Thanksgiving Eve
Music Personnel & Choirs
Mrs. Betsy Smith, Music Director and Organist
Senior Choir, Men's Chorus, Kids Choir
Mr. Jason Shay, Director of Handbells
Adult Handbell Choir, Children's Handbell Choir
Outdoor Worship
In the beautiful Brooks Prayer Garden.
2009 VESPER SERIES - BROOKS PRAYER GARDEN
Jazz Vesper - June 21, 2009 6:00 p.m.
with "KATO" (Craig & Pat Kastelnik, Bethlehem, PA)
Gospel Vesper - August 30, 2009 6:00 p.m.
with Artists from the congregation & the community
Join us for these evenings of wonderful music.
Bring your lawn chairs. We'll move inside in case of inclement weather.
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