Today In Worship

Sunday, October 118 2026
SERIES: Hope for Cynics
Liturgist: Rev. Dr. John Regan, Executive Minister
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Chris Shorow, Senior Minister
We Share Our Gifts
We Hear the Word Proclaimed‍ ‍CLICK HERE for today’s Scripture

Reflection
We can be angry about the way things are and still believe something better is possible. In Hope for Cynics, Jamil Zaki writes that hope, mixed with fury, “inspires people to fight for progress, even when victory seems well out of reach.” Hope gives our anger somewhere to go.

In our scripture today, Jesus comes down from the mountain and stands on level ground among aching bodies and troubled spirits, among people who traveled far because they believed healing might be possible.

Following Jesus leads us toward people, too. When hatred and isolation tempt us to withdraw, being in community reminds us what we have to offer: a listening ear, an idea, enough strength today to help someone else keep going. Together, hope takes root and becomes love in action.

This week, notice one thing that troubles you enough to wish it were different. What hope lives underneath that frustration? Reach out to one person who might share it, and take a small step together. A relentless belief in a better future grows through the ways we help bring it closer.

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.