June 30, 2024

Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

“The Great Church Chill Out - Celebrate!”

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

Psalm 118:24

Worship Series: “The Great Church Chill Out” by Rev. Kelly Fitzgerald and Rev. Anne Russ

June 23, 2024

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

“The Great Church Chill Out - Take a Break. Take a Breath.”

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

Psalm 61:1-5

Commissioning General Assembly Delegate

Worship Series: “The Great Church Chill Out” by Rev. Kelly Fitzgerald and Rev. Anne Russ

June 16, 2024

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

“The Great Church Chill Out - Shed Expectations”

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

Psalm 62:1-8

Worship Series: “The Great Church Chill Out” by Rev. Kelly Fitzgerald and Rev. Anne Russ

June 9, 2024

Third Sunday after Pentecost

“The Great Church Chill Out - Laugh Out Loud”

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

Psalm 126

The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

Vacation Bible School Campers Sing

Worship Series: “The Great Church Chill Out” by Rev. Kelly Fitzgerald and Rev. Anne Russ

June 2, 2024

Second Sunday after Pentecost

“The Great Church Chill Out - Settle In”

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

Psalm 139:7-12

Worship Series: “The Great Church Chill Out” by Rev. Kelly Fitzgerald and Rev. Anne Russ

May 26, 2024

Trinity Sunday

"Born From Above"

Rev. Erin Morgan

Psalm 29 & John 3:1-7

May 19, 2024

Day of Pentecost

“The Divine Dance of Discernment”

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

Acts 2:1-21

Art: “Pentecost” by Jen Norton | jennortonartstudio.com

Art: "Pentecost" by Jen Norton | jennortonartstudio.com

May 12, 2024

Ascension of the Lord Sunday

"Are we there yet?…How much longer?"

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

Acts 1:1-11

Graduates Sunday

Celebration of Presbyterian Women for Mother’s Day

​Art: "First Presbyterian Church" by Elise Hammond©

​Art: "First Presbyterian Church" by Elise Hammond©

May 5, 2024
Sixth Sunday of Easter
"Jesus says... Love"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

John 15:9-17
Sermon series: Jesus is...

April 28, 2024
Fifth Sunday of Easter
"Jesus is... The True Vine"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

John 15:1-18
Sermon series: Jesus is...

April 21, 2024
Fourth Sunday of Easter
"Jesus is... The Good Shepherd"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

John 10:10-18
Sermon series: Jesus is...

April 14, 2024
Third Sunday of Easter
"Will you be a Witness?"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

Luke 24:36-38
Baptism of Angela Woodham and Braden Woodham
The Sacrament of The Lord's Supper

​Art: "First Presbyterian Church" by Elise Hammond©

Art: "First Presbyterian Church" by Elise Hammond©

April 7, 2024
Second Sunday of Easter
​"Gone Fishing"
Rev. Erin Morgan

John 21:1-19
​Lenten series: Wandering Heart

Liturgy by Rev. Sarah A. Speed | Graphic Design by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | Art: “Feed My Sheep" by Nicolette Peñaranda | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org

Art: “Feed My Sheep" by Nicolette Peñaranda | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org

March 31, 2024
The Resurrection of the Lord
Easter Sunday
"Living Hope"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

​Luke 24:1-12
Lenten series: Wandering Heart

Liturgy by Rev. Sarah A. Speed | Graphic Design by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
Art: "Easter Morning" by Jen Norton | jennortonartstudio.com

March 28, 2024
Maundy Thursday
Experiential Communion
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

​John 13:1-12

Maundy Thursday: Potluck Liturgy by The Fat Pastor
Graphic Design by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | Art: “Golden Hour" by Nicolette Peñaranda | A Sanctified Art LLC |
 sanctifiedart.org
Liturgy: Potluck Liturgy by The Fat Pastor

Art: “Golden Hour" by Nicolette Peñaranda | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org

March 24, 2024
Palm-Passion Sunday
"Wandering Heart: Songs of Loudest Praise"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane
"No Greater Sacrifice"

​John 12:12-16

"No Greater Sacrifice" cantata
by Larry Shackley and Pamela Martin
Lenten series: Wandering Heart
Liturgy by Rev. Sarah A. Speed | Graphic Design by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | A Sanctified Art LLC |
 sanctifiedart.org
Art: Palm Sunday art by Greer H.(age 10) and Paisley L.(age 9)

Art: Palm Sunday art by Greer H.(age 10) and Paisley L.(age 9)

March 17, 2024
Fifth Sunday in Lent
"Wandering Heart: Teach Me to Forgive"
Rev. Erin Morgan

​Matthew 18:15-22
Baptism of Parker Firkus
Lenten series: Wandering Heart

Liturgy by Rev. Sarah A. Speed | Graphic Design by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | Art: “Seventy-seven Times" by Lauren Wright Pittman | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org

Art: "Seventy-seven Times" by Lauren Wright Pittman | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org

March 10, 2024
Fourth Sunday in Lent
"Wandering Heart: I'm Fixed Upon It"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

​Matthew 16:21-23
​Lenten series: Wandering Heart
​The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper

Liturgy by Rev. Sarah A. Speed | Graphic Design by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | Art: “Beseeching" by Hannah Garrity | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org

Art: "Beseeching" by Hannah Garrity | A Sanctified Art LLC

March 3, 2024
Third Sunday in Lent
​"Wandering Heart: Praise the Mount"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

Matthew 16:13-20
​Lenten series: Wandering Heart

Liturgy by Rev. Sarah A. Speed | Graphic Design by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | Art: “Who Do You Say That I Am?" by Lauren Wright Pittman | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org

Art: “Who Do You Say That I Am?" by Lauren Wright Pittman | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org

February 25, 2024
Second Sunday in Lent
​"Wandering Heart: Rescue Me From Danger"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

Matthew 14:22-33
​Lenten series: Wandering Heart

Liturgy by Rev. Sarah A. Speed | Graphic Design by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | Art: “Lift Off" by Nicolette Peñaranda | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org

Art: "Lift Off” by Nicolette Peñaranda | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org

February 18, 2024
First Sunday in Lent
"Wandering Heart: Jesus Sought Me"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

Luke 5:1-11
​Lenten series: Wandering Heart

Liturgy by Rev. Sarah A. Speed | Graphic Design by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | Art “River of Grace” by Rev. Lisle Gwynn Garrity | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org

February 14, 2024
Ash Wednesday
"Habits God Rewards"
Rev. Chris Shurtz

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
Community Ash Wednesday Service with
Covington First United Methodist Church
and Gum Creek Presbyterian Church

Art: "Stardust" by Rev. Lisle Gwynn Garrity | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org

February 11, 2024
Transfiguration of the Lord
"Transformed"
Rev. Erin Morgan

Mark 9:2-9
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper

Image: Hubble Captures View of "Mystic Mountain" | hubblesite.org

February 4, 2024
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany 
"Life Rhythm"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

Mark 1:29-39
Installation of Officers
Annual Congregational Meeting

Art: “Romans 4:7” by Elise Hammond

Art: "Romans 4:7" by Elise Hammond

January 28, 2024
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
​"Food for Thought"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

1 Corinthians 8:1-13

January 21, 2024
Third Sunday after Epiphany
"Second Chances"
Rev. Erin Morgan

1 Corinthians 7:29-31
​Jonah 3:1-10

Image: Runaway Supermassive Black Hole Illustration | hubblesite.org

January 14, 2024
Second Sunday after Epiphany
"An Invitation"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

John 1:43-51
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper
Congregational Meeting

Image: Artist's View of Star Birth in the Lynx Arc | hubblesite.org

January 7, 2024
Baptism of the Lord
"My Beloved"
Rev. Erin Morgan

Isaiah 42:1-9 & Luke 3:21-22
Advent series: How does a weary world rejoice?

Liturgy by Rev. Sarah Speed | Graphic Design by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | Art “Beloved” by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org

Art: "Belovedness" by Lisle Gwynn Garrity | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org

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?

Poetry: "Muscle Memory" by Rev. Sarah Speed | Liturgy by Rev. Sarah Speed | Graphic Design by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org 

Image: Luminous Fast Blue Optical Transient | hubblesite.org

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?

How Does a Weary World Rejoice | Art: “She Pondered” by Lisle Gwynn Garrity | Liturgy by Rev. Sarah Speed | Graphic Design by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org

Art: "She Pondered" by Lisle Gwynn Garrity | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org

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?

Art: “Freedom Lullaby” by Lisle Gwynn Garrity | Poetry: "The Sounds of Hope" by Rev. Sarah Speed | Liturgy by Rev. Sarah Speed | Graphic Design by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org 

Art: "Freedom Lullaby" by Lisle Gwynn Garrity | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org

December 20, 2023
The Longest Night

Isaiah 40:1-11 & Psalm 121:1-8​

Liturgy by Rev. Sarah Speed | Graphic Design by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org 

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

Advent series: How does a weary world rejoice? | ​Liturgy by Rev. Sarah Speed | Graphic Design by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org | ​'Twas the Evening of Christmas by Glenys Nellist | Art: "Nativity Sheep" by Audrey Fullerton (age 9)

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?

Liturgy by Rev. Sarah Speed | Graphic Design by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org 
Art: "The Visitation" by Gracie Morbitzer | themodernsaints.org

"The Visitation" by Gracie Morbitzer | themodernsaints.com

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?

Liturgy by Rev. Sarah Speed | Poetry Prayer by Rev. Sarah Speed | Graphic Design by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | Art “Annunciation to Zechariah” by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org 

“Annunciation to Zechariah” by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org

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