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Sunday, December 30, 10:30 A.M.
A Blank Slate
Rev. Michael Brown, Minister

The passing of the year and the coming of another invites us into reflection on the multitude of possibilities in life and the question of which ones we will choose.

Greeting | Opening Words | Chalice Lighting | Choir | Story for All Ages | Sermon | Closing Words

Sunday, December 24, 7:00 P.M.
Candlelight Christmas Eve Service
Rev. Michael Brown, Minister

A traditional service for all ages with stories, candles, carols, and Christmas goodies. Bring your relatives, bring the kids, and bring the young folks home from their adventures, as we celebrate the timeless Christmas story in creative ways.

Prelude-Hymn | Greeting-Reading | Story for All Ages | Choir | Readings | The Story | Music | Thoughts | Closing Words

Sunday, December 23, 10:30 A.M.
Contrast and Creation
Rev. Michael Brown, Minister

Today we honor the winter solstice, which underlies so many of our December holiday celebrations. As we move from less light to more light, something seems to happen to the human spirit, something joyous and hopeful.

Greeting | Opening Words | Chalice Lighting | Vocal Music | Story for All Ages | Offertory | Sermon | Closing Words

Sunday, December 16, 10:30 A.M.
"Stories of the Season" Holiday Service
Children's Religious Education Committee

For this year's winter holiday service, we are planning a "Stories of the Season" service for the congregation. The children will perform in a portion of this multi-generational service. Our service this year will focus on the celebration of Christmas as a time of love, hope, and joy. The choir will sing.

Opening Words | Choir | Offertory | Kid's Pagent | Closing Words

Sunday, December 9, 10:30 A.M.
Will the Real Human Nature Please Stand Up
Rev. Michael Brown, Minister

The holidays bring out so many unusual and surprising sides of ourselves that I for one am left wondering which character is the real self. Is it Scrooge, Santa, Mary, Herod, or the Maccabees? Who knows which self will show up in our stocking? Special music: Peoria Area Accordion Club.

Prelude (Accordians | Greeting thru Special Music | Story thru Meditation | Sermon thru Postlude

Sunday, November 25, 10:30 A.M.
Do Men Have Feelings?
Rev. Michael Brown, Minister

Today we look at a question that is not entirely serious, but that leads to other questions that many of us care deeply about—questions about how we as male and female are both the same and different and how we can live together in peace and mutual enrichment.

Prelude & Greeting | Opening Words | Chalice Lighting | Special Music [Trumpet] | Story for All Ages | Sermon | Closing

Sunday, November 18, 10:30 A.M.
To You I Give, From You I Receive
Rev. Michael Brown, Minister

As we enter the time of year when giving is emphasized, both in our church and in the coming holidays, let us consider the possibility that giving is a spiritual practice that can lead us into the experience of an interconnected, expanded self. The choir will sing.

Greeting | Opening Words | Chalice Lighting | Choir | Story for All Ages | Sermon | Closing

Sunday, November 11, 10:30 A.M.
The Funeral of the Old God
Rev. Michael Brown, Minister

Using some of the humor of Mark Twain and others, we will look at some of the many foibles of humans, and particularly of the religions we have invented. Is there any hope for this strange experiment called humanity?

Prelude & Greeting | Opening Words | Chalice Lighting | Special Music | Story for All Ages | Sermon | Closing

Sunday, November 4, 2007
Religion and Your Brain
Rev. Michael Brown, Minister

Why do human beings create religions? What needs do they fulfill? Are we perhaps hard-wired for religious or spiritual experience? Brain research may be an interesting lens through which to ponder these questions. The choir will sing.

Prelude & Greeting | Opening Words | Chalice Lighting | Choir| Story for All Ages | Sermon | Closing


	What We Offer Worship and Music Summer Forums Programs for Children and Youth Adult Religious Education Community Outreach Ministry and Pastoral Care Covenant Circles Other Groups and Activities		Archived Audio Services Back To Recent Recordings Sunday, December 30, 10:30 A.M. A Blank Slate Rev. Michael Brown, Minister The passing of the year and the coming of another invites us into reflection on the multitude of possibilities in life and the question of which ones we will choose. Greeting \| Opening Words \| Chalice Lighting \| Choir \| Story for All Ages \| Sermon \| Closing Words Sunday, December 24, 7:00 P.M. Candlelight Christmas Eve Service Rev. Michael Brown, Minister A traditional service for all ages with stories, candles, carols, and Christmas goodies. Bring your relatives, bring the kids, and bring the young folks home from their adventures, as we celebrate the timeless Christmas story in creative ways. Prelude-Hymn \| Greeting-Reading \| Story for All Ages \| Choir \| Readings \| The Story \| Music \| Thoughts \| Closing Words Sunday, December 23, 10:30 A.M. Contrast and Creation Rev. Michael Brown, Minister Today we honor the winter solstice, which underlies so many of our December holiday celebrations. As we move from less light to more light, something seems to happen to the human spirit, something joyous and hopeful. Greeting \| Opening Words \| Chalice Lighting \| Vocal Music \| Story for All Ages \| Offertory \| Sermon \| Closing Words Sunday, December 16, 10:30 A.M. "Stories of the Season" Holiday Service Children's Religious Education Committee For this year's winter holiday service, we are planning a "Stories of the Season" service for the congregation. The children will perform in a portion of this multi-generational service. Our service this year will focus on the celebration of Christmas as a time of love, hope, and joy. The choir will sing. Opening Words \| Choir \| Offertory \| Kid's Pagent \| Closing Words Sunday, December 9, 10:30 A.M. Will the Real Human Nature Please Stand Up Rev. Michael Brown, Minister The holidays bring out so many unusual and surprising sides of ourselves that I for one am left wondering which character is the real self. Is it Scrooge, Santa, Mary, Herod, or the Maccabees? Who knows which self will show up in our stocking? Special music: Peoria Area Accordion Club. Prelude (Accordians \| Greeting thru Special Music \| Story thru Meditation \| Sermon thru Postlude Sunday, November 25, 10:30 A.M. Do Men Have Feelings? Rev. Michael Brown, Minister Today we look at a question that is not entirely serious, but that leads to other questions that many of us care deeply about—questions about how we as male and female are both the same and different and how we can live together in peace and mutual enrichment. Prelude & Greeting \| Opening Words \| Chalice Lighting \| Special Music [Trumpet] \| Story for All Ages \| Sermon \| Closing Sunday, November 18, 10:30 A.M. To You I Give, From You I Receive Rev. Michael Brown, Minister As we enter the time of year when giving is emphasized, both in our church and in the coming holidays, let us consider the possibility that giving is a spiritual practice that can lead us into the experience of an interconnected, expanded self. The choir will sing. Greeting \| Opening Words \| Chalice Lighting \| Choir \| Story for All Ages \| Sermon \| Closing Sunday, November 11, 10:30 A.M. The Funeral of the Old God Rev. Michael Brown, Minister Using some of the humor of Mark Twain and others, we will look at some of the many foibles of humans, and particularly of the religions we have invented. Is there any hope for this strange experiment called humanity? Prelude & Greeting \| Opening Words \| Chalice Lighting \| Special Music \| Story for All Ages \| Sermon \| Closing Sunday, November 4, 2007 Religion and Your Brain Rev. Michael Brown, Minister Why do human beings create religions? What needs do they fulfill? Are we perhaps hard-wired for religious or spiritual experience? Brain research may be an interesting lens through which to ponder these questions. The choir will sing. Prelude & Greeting \| Opening Words \| Chalice Lighting \| Choir\| Story for All Ages \| Sermon \| Closing