We Hope: Advent 4 This Sunday will be the Fourth Sunday in Advent. Mary’s song of praise is a song of defiant hope – that in the Christ Child there is something more than just OK news, but the definitive act of God to enter into our world to love it into redemption. Our hope is founded on the idea that…
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Join us at 9:00pm on December 24 or any time after, for the Traditional Candlelight Service at Lake Oswego UMC. We will enjoy music from our Chancel Choir, Vesper Bells and organist along with some favorite carols. It is a beautiful service and a good way to remember the reason for the season. You can download…
We Rejoice This Sunday will be the Third Sunday in Advent. We rejoice, not only because we get to see friends and family and feast with one another, but because the oppression, injustice and violence of the world are not final. Christ comes to begin the work of setting the world right. Join us on Sunday morning, December 17, for the…
We Prepare: Advent 2 This Sunday is the Second Sunday in Advent. Waiting in Advent is not just passive. It is a chance to prepare. Just as when we wait for the arrival of family members, we make our homes ready, as we await the arrival of Christ, we make our lives and world ready. Join us on Sunday morning, December…
We Wait This Sunday is the First Sunday in Advent. As much as we want to celebrate the holiday season, Advent is not about rushing ahead, but about waiting with joyful anticipation what to see what God is unveiling. Join us on Sunday morning for worship and communion at 9:00 in the Fellowship Hall or 10:30 in the Sanctuary. You can view…
Who’s the Boss? “Reign of Christ Sunday” reminds us of the place of Christ not only in our own lives, but in the world – that ultimately it is Love who reigns. Join us Sunday morning, November 26th at 10:30am (or later) for online worship. Read Matthew 25:31-46 and Ephesians 1:15-23 in preparation for Sunday’s sermon “Who’s the Boss?”…
Where Our Treasure Is Scripture talks about possession more than any other subject. Why? Jesus gives us a good answer – where our treasure is, our hearts will be. That’s the inverse of how we often think of it – that we give support to the things we already love. Jesus’ challenging words invite us to see it the other…
You Never Know The prophet Amos speaks challenging words on God’s behalf to the people of Israel, declaring that God is not pleased by their religious practice if they ignore the call to live justly. Jesus offers a warning to his followers to keep alert and not to lazily await the day of their deliverance. These warnings offer us guidance…
Just Plain Saints When Scripture speaks of the ‘saints’ we might imagine the well-known heroes of the faith. And of course the lives of these saints can be inspiring. But the saints of our tradition are also all of the faithful ancestors who have come before us. More than that, WE are saints – those called by God to lives…
A Legacy Worth Leaving Join us as we celebrate the early beginnings of our church and welcome special guests who represent the families who moved our church from Greenwood to South Shore. We will enjoy the story of 40 dedicated families who took a leap of faith to move their little congregation up the hill. Read Deuteronomy 34:1-12 & Matthew 16:13-19 in…
Go a Mile: A Better Future We might feel uncomfortable discussing the issues of racism in our country (and in the Church), but our call to justice compels us to work to eliminate racism from our communities. If we believe that in Christ we are all one, we must work to being that vision to life. Join us Sunday October…
Lessons from a Pilgrimage 3: Cookies Can Save Your Life The small things can make a big difference. Preparing for hard moments, and paying attention to the small stuff is a key to a successful walk. Join us Sunday morning, October 1, at 9:00 for the livestream from the Fellowship Hall. You can view the livestream on YouTube or on the church…
