December 31, 2023
Epiphany
STAR WORDS
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Luke 2:15-38 & Matthew 2:1-12
Advent series: How Does a Weary World Rejoice?
December 24, 2023 | 6:00pm
Christmas Eve
How Does a Weary World Rejoice?
We make room.
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Luke 2:1-20
Advent series: How Does a Weary World Rejoice?
December 24, 2023 | 11:00am
The Fourth Sunday of Advent
How Does a Weary World Rejoice? We sing stories of hope.
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Luke 1:46-55
Advent series: How Does a Weary World Rejoice?
December 20, 2023
The Longest Night
Isaiah 40:1-11 & Psalm 121:1-8
December 17, 2023
Third Sunday of Advent
"'Twas the Evening of Christmas!"
Children's Christmas Pageant
How does a weary world rejoice?
We allow ourselves to be amazed
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Luke 1:57-66
December 10, 2023
Second Sunday of Advent
How does a weary world rejoice?
We find joy in connection
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Isaiah 40:1-11 & Luke 1:24-45
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper
Special Guest: Scott Fuss, artist
Advent Series: How does a weary world rejoice?
December 3, 2023
First Sunday of Advent
How does a weary world rejoice?
We acknowledge our weariness
Rev. Erin Morgan
Luke 1:5-23
Advent Series: How does a weary world rejoice?
November 26, 2023
Christ the King Sunday
"Asking for a Friend... Why is trusting God so hard?"
Felicia Carson, Ph.D.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Sermon Series: Asking for a Friend...
November 19, 2023
Twenty-fifth Sunday After Pentecost
"Asking for a Friend... Does grief get easier?"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Ezekiel 37:1-14 & John 11:28-39
Sermon Series: Asking for a Friend...
November 12, 2023
Twenty-fourth Sunday After Pentecost
"Asking for a Friend . . . When will Jesus come back?"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Matthew 24:36-44
Sermon Series: Asking for a Friend...
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper
Special Offering for Thornwell Homes
November 5, 2023
All Saints' Sunday
Twenty-third Sunday After Pentecost
"Saints!"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
1 John 3:1-3 & Matthew 5:1-12
Confirmation and Reaffirmation of the Baptismal Covenant
Commitment Sunday
October 29, 2023
Twenty-second Sunday After Pentecost
"Where Our Treasure Is: Serving Our Neighbors"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Matthew 25:31-46
Stewardship Series "Where Our Treasure Is: Money, Mission, and Living Our Values"
Committing our Time, Talents, and Treasures for 2024
October 22, 2023
Twenty-first Sunday After Pentecost
"Where Our Treasure Is: Connecting in Fellowship"
Rev. Erin Morgan
1 Corinthians 12:12-31
Stewardship Series "Where Our Treasure Is: Money, Mission, and Living Our Values"
Receiving the Narrative Budget for 2024
October 15, 2023
Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost
"Where Our Treasure Is: Life-long Learners"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Proverbs 1:1-7 & Matthew 28:16-20
Stewardship Series "Where Our Treasure Is: Money, Mission, and Living Our Values"
Celebrating our time with our seminary intern Felicia Carson; Recognizing our Nursery Staff
October 8, 2023
Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost
"Where Our Treasure Is: The Christian Life"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Acts 2:42-46
Stewardship Kickoff: Where Our Treasure Is: Money, Mission, and Living Our Values
October 1, 2023
Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost
"World Communion Sunday"
The Stillman College Choir
under the direction of Dr. Jocqueline K. Richardson
Philippians 2:1-17
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper
September 24, 2023
Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost
"What Is It?"
Rev. Erin Morgan
Psalm 105:1-6 & Exodus 16:2-15
September 17, 2023
Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost
"Sing Praise!"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Exodus 15:1-11, 20-21
Special Offering for PCUSA Peace & Global Witness
Honoring our time with Alicia Taylor
September 10, 2023
Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost
"Wake up!"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Romans 13:8-14
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper
September 3, 2023
Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost
"A Call To True Discipleship"
Seminarian Felicia Carson, Ph.D.
Matthew 16:21-28
August 27, 2023
Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost
"Called to Unity"
Rev. Dr. Buz Wilcoxon
Ephesians 4:1-6
Kirkin' o' the Tartan
A Service for Presbyterian Heritage
August 20, 2023
Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost
"Igniting a Spark"
Youth & Children Sunday
Exodus 3:1-4 & John 8:12
Liturgy written by FPC Kids: Greer, Harper, Kora, Paisley, Palmer, Parker, Rose, Ruth, & Thornton
Message by FPC Youth: Mary Lindsey, Beatrice, Holden, & Kately
August 13, 2023
Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost
"Forgive our Debtors! Did Jesus Really Say That?"
Rev. Erin Morgan
Psalm 105:1-6 & Matthew 18:21-35
Sermon Series: Did Jesus Really Say That?
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper
August 6, 2023
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
"Turn the other cheek! Did Jesus really say that?"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Matthew 5:38-42
Sermon Series: Did Jesus Really Say That?
Blessing of the Backpacks
Baptism of Kora Howell
July 30, 2023
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
"Love your Enemies!"
Seminarian Felicia Carson, Ph.D.
Matthew 5:43-48
Sermon Series: Did Jesus Really Say That?
July 23, 2023
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
"Don't Worry???"
Rev. Larry Kennon
Matthew 6:25-34
Sermon Series: Did Jesus Really Say That?
July 16, 2023
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
"Judge Not"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Matthew 7:1-12
Sermon Series: Did Jesus Really Say That?
July 9, 2023
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
"Designing Love"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Genesis 24:34,42-49,58-67
Sermon Series: God's Creative Connection
July 2, 2023
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Rev. Erin Morgan
Matthew 10:40-42
Sermon Series: God's Creative Connection
June 25, 2023
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
"God Hears Me"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Genesis 21:8-21
Sermon Series: God's Creative Connection
June 18, 2023
Third Sunday after Pentecost
"Creative Hospitality"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Genesis 18:1-15
Sermon Series: God's Creative Connection
June 11, 2023
Second Sunday after Pentecost
"Brush Strokes of God"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Genesis 1:1-2:4a
Sermon Series: God's Creative Connection
Vacation Bible School Presentation
June 4, 2023
First Sunday after Pentecost
"The Great Commission"
Rev. Erin Morgan
Psalm 8 & Matthew 28:16-20
Sermon Series: God's Creative Connection
Handbell Dedication
Baptism of Nora Stillerman
VBS Volunteer Commissioning
May 28, 2023
Day of Pentecost
"The Creative Activity of God"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
1 Corinthians 12:3-13 & Acts 2:1-21
Sermon Series: God's Creative Connection
May 21, 2023
Seventh Sunday of Easter
"Bearing Witness"
Rev. Erin Morgan
Acts 1:6-14
Sermon Series: Closer and Closer
May 14, 2023
Sixth Sunday of Easter
"Abiding Love"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Acts 17:22-28 & John 14:15-21
Graduates Sunday
Mothers' Day
May 7, 2023
Fifth Sunday of Easter
"Living Stones"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
1 Peter 2:2-10
Sermon Series: Closer and Closer
April 30, 2023
Fourth Sunday of Easter
"The Shepherd's Voice"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
John 10:1-10
Sermon Series: Closer and Closer
April 23, 2023
Third Sunday of Easter
"Walking With Jesus"
Rev. Erin Morgan
Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19 & Luke 24:13-35
Sermon Series: Closer and Closer
April 16, 2023
Second Sunday of Easter
"Doubting Believer"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
John 20:19-31
Sermon Series: "Closer and Closer"
April 9, 2023
Easter Sunday
"I have seen the Lord!"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Matthew 21:1-11
Seeking: Who are you looking for? | Liturgy by Rev. Sarah A Speed | Logo and branding by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
April 7, 2023
Good Friday
Rev. Dr. Robert Crawford
Matthew 27:27-50
Seeking: Why have you forsaken me? | Liturgy by Rev. Sarah A Speed | Logo and branding by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
April 6, 2023
Maundy Thursday
"Tenebrae: A Service of Darkness"
Matthew 26:1-27:54
"Tenebrae: A Service of Darkness" by Hal. H. Hopson
April 2, 2023
Palm Sunday
"Seeking: Where Are You Headed?"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Matthew 21:1-11
Seeking: Where are you headed? | Liturgy by Rev. Sarah A Speed | Logo and branding by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
March 26, 2023
Fifth Sunday in Lent
"Seeking: Can These Bones Live?"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
Ezekiel 37:1-14
John 11:11-44
Seeking: Who can these bones live? | Liturgy by Rev. Sarah A Speed | Logo and branding by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
March 19, 2023
Fourth Sunday in Lent
"Seeking: Who Sinned?"
Rev. Erin Morgan
Psalm 23
John 9:1-12
Seeking: Who sinned? | Liturgy by Rev. Sarah A Speed | Logo and branding by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
March 12, 2023
Third Sunday in Lent
"Seeking: What Are You Thirsting For?"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
John 4:5-42
Seeking: Will you give me a drink? | Liturgy by Rev. Sarah A Speed | Logo and branding by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
March 5, 2023
Second Sunday in Lent
"Seeking: How Will We Begin Again?"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
John 3:1-7
Seeking: How do we begin again? | Liturgy by Rev. Sarah A. Speed | Logo and branding by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org