Inquirers’ Gathering: February 13 Save the date of February 13, following worship, to join Rev. Amanda, Rev. Sam, Moderator Susan Anderson, members of our Outreach & Membership Commission, and newcomers for our winter Inquirer’s Gathering. This will be a time of getting to know one another, sharing stories, exploring the history of First Church and...
The Sanctuary Committee is thrilled to inform you that we are partnering with the Sikh Gurdwara community in Rockville, Maryland to sponsor an Afghan family through the Lutheran Social Services’ Good Neighbor Program (GNP). Through the GNP, we will be paired with an Afghan family and will set up an apartment with all of the...
Adult Nurture on Reproductive Justice: Sunday, January 30 11:45 am -12:45 pm on Zoom The Texas law banning abortions after the detection of fetal heartbeat and recent Supreme Court hearing on the Mississippi ban after 13 weeks threaten reproductive rights of women guaranteed by Roe v. Wade in 1973. What can people of faith do to...
Click here to worship with us by Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 as we explore the theme “Inclusive & Expansive.” Our outgoing Moderator, John Smeltzer, will lead us in the call to worship. Moira Jones and Lucille Dickinson will serve as our scripture readers with texts from Psalm 33:11-12 and Ephesians 3:1-6. Rev. Amanda will preach...
Click here to worship with us this Sunday as we remember the baptism of Jesus and welcome guest preacher the Rev. Fredrick Robinson into our virtual pulpit. Sandy Sorenson will offer a Call to Worship as she reflects on the year-anniversary of the January 6th insurrection at the Capitol. Rev. Sam will lead the service and...
Click here to join us by Zoom at 10:30 this Sunday as we mark Epiphany, the manifestation of Christ as light and insight into our world. Liam Chaffee Hobbs will offer a call to worship from Howard Thurman, Brendon Leon will serve as our scripture reader with a focus text from Matthew 2 (the story of...
Click here to worship with us at 7:00 PM on Christmas Eve at our candlelight service by Zoom. The service will feature lessons and carols, a children’s moment, a Christmas slideshow, and beautiful musical offerings. It will end with the lighting of our own candles (which we will view in gallery mode), so please plan to have a candle with you from wherever...
Memorial Service for Peg Lorenz: Saturday, December 18 at 1:30 PM Click here to join us by Zoom on Saturday at 1:30 PM as we celebrate the life and mourn the loss of Peg Lorenz. This will be a hybrid service. If you plan to join us in the sanctuary we strongly encourage you to be...
Click here to join us by Zoom at 10:30 on Sunday morning as we continue our Advent theme “Close to Home.” Priscilla Waters will light the candle of love. We will celebrate the baptism of Beatrice Heming. John Marsh will serve as our scripture reader with a focus text from the first chapter of Matthew (the story of...
Click here to join us on Thursday evening at 7:00 by Zoom for our Blue Christmas worship service as we lean into our faith’s ancient tradition of lament and healing. Rev. Sam will light the Advent candles, acknowledging the loved ones we remember and our humanity. Nora Marsh and David Greer will serve as our scripture readers,...
