Today In Worship

Sunday, August 16, 2026
SERIES: Start With Hello
Liturgist: Rev. Dr. Chris Shorow, Senior Minister
Preacher: Rev. Mark Taylor, Minister of Faith Development
We Share Our Gifts

We Hear the Word Proclaimed‍ ‍CLICK HERE for today’s Scripture

Reflection
Belonging happens because someone goes first. Someone said “hello!” You can be that person. Try one of these this week:

Learn someone's name and write it down.
Introduce yourself to someone you have seen butnever met.
Sit beside someone who is alone.
Notice who looks uncertain and offer simple help.
Introduce two people to one another.
Text someone who may need encouragement.
Invite a neighbor into something you are already doing.

A standing practice for every Sunday: talk to two people you know and two people you don't.

We Gather at the Lord’s Table
Jesus didn’t put any rules around coming to the table, so neither do we. All are loved and embraced here and all are welcome at this table of Love. Our communion bread is gluten free. We come forward to the table to receive bread and cup at 9AM, we pass the bread and cup at 11AM. Please place your empty cup in the rack on the pew back. If you are worshipping from home, we invite you to find bread and juice or other elements to use as we share this feast.