February 3 Thin Places
On a mountain top, Jesus’ disciples have a mystical experience – a vision of his true identity. It is a “thin place.”
Matthew 17: 1-9 Rev. Nelson
Lenten Sermon Theme: Close Encounters With Christ
February 10 The first Sunday in Lent
Close Encounters: Jesus in the Wilderness
Not even Jesus can escape the question…what should I do with my life? He meets someone who has some tantalizing suggestions.
Matthew 4: 1-11 Rev. Nelson
February 17 The Second Sunday in Lent
Close Encounters: Jesus and Nicodemus
An old man with a weary soul seeks out Jesus under the cover of darkness. Someone should have told him that, when it comes to Jesus, don’t ask questions you don’t want answered.
John 3: 1-17 Rev. Nelson
Communion and Service of Healing and Laying of Hands
February 24 The Third Sunday in Lent
This will be a pulpit exchange day in the Golden Gate Association. Preaching at The Community Church will be the Rev. Blythe Sawyer of the Petaluma UCC. Rev. Nelson will be preaching at First Congregational, UCC, in Santa Rosa.
March 2 The Fourth Sunday in Lent
Close Encounters: Jesus and the Man Born Blind
A man is healed by Jesus. Happy days are here again…right? Interesting how not everyone is excited by healing and renewal.
John 9: 1-41 Rev. Nelson
