Special Worship Services
Here at SPC, we offer a variety of opportunities for worship. Some of our services are designed to draw in those who crave a quiet worship space. Others allow us to be led by the younger voices in our congregation. Still others let us bring our family pets to a common place for a blessing of all of God’s creatures. Won’t you join us?
› Youth Sunday
This service is shaped completely by the youth of the church. Scripture, hymns, and liturgy are all chosen and written by our youth, and sermons are written and delivered by at least two of our high school seniors. Even our music is performed by our young musicians and choir. We cherish this unique opportunity to get a glimpse at the world through their eyes.
› Taizé Worship
Our Taizé services are a place for quiet contemplation and prayer, enveloped by rich music. Modeled after the Taizé community in southern France, worship is a meditative experience created through music, scripture, and prayer, with an extended time of silence for personal reflection, creating a calm and welcoming space for the “still, small voice” of God. Weather permitting, we worship in the Courtyard. In the case of rain or severe heat, worship is in Loeffler Chapel.
› Blessing of the Animals
Members of our families that aren’t usually invited to church services now have their chance in the sun. Our family pets (along with their owners) are invited to spend some time on the front lawn of SPC for a short service of prayer, scripture, and music. If you have a pet that doesn’t play well with others, join us and bring a photo of your pet to be blessed.
› Children’s Cantata
Once a year, the youngest members of our congregation prepare a popular children’s cantata to lead us in worship. Participants range in age from 1st through 5th grade, so every performance is both lively and entertaining!
Taizé Worship at SPC
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Upcoming Events
- March 28, 2024
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March 28, 202410:15 am - 11:15 am
Bell Choir rehearsal (Loeffler Chapel)
Weekly rehearsals to prepare music for sharing in worship once a month.
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March 28, 20246:30 pm - 7:15 pm
Maundy Thursday Potluck Supper (Fellowship Hall)
We gather as a church family to share supper together before worship. Could you please provide a dish to feed 8-10? Please bring your dish, including serving utensils, ready to be served, and add it directly to the serving tables in Fellowship Hall. Please provide a list of ingredients if possible; this is helpful to anyone with allergies. Labels for gluten-free offerings are particularly appreciated.
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- March 29, 2024
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March 29, 20242:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Labyrinth Walk (begin at Garden entrance)
You are invited this Good Friday to find some time for reflection and meditation using the ancient spiritual practice of walking a labyrinth. This will begin with a time of gathering and centering. The walking of the labyrinth will be in silence, after which participants are invited to meet for reflection and a blessing. The experience will be led by Harriet Henderson, a labyrinth facilitator.
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March 29, 2024
Good Friday
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- March 30, 2024
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March 30, 202411:00 am - 12:00 pm
Easter choir rehearsal (Sanctuary)
Special rehearsal in preparation for Easter Sunday!
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- March 31, 2024
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March 31, 20247:00 am - 8:00 am
Easter Worship in the Garden (Memorial Garden)
This is a joyful early morning celebration of the resurrection held in the Memorial Garden. We come with the women to the tomb and peer in. Among the new day light, the trees, and the early morning birds, we raise our alleluias!
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March 31, 20247:45 am - 8:30 am
Easter Breakfast (Fellowship Hall)
Christ is Risen! Shout Hosanna! Celebrate this days of days over a cup of coffee or tea and light breakfast that features fresh grilled fish and "communion bread pudding."
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