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Dreaming God's Dream - Stewardship 2025
Oct
12
to Nov 16

Dreaming God's Dream - Stewardship 2025

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The Rev. Bryan Sirchio originally wrote a song “Dream God’s Dream” for a youth retreat in 1991. Bryan observes, “I wanted to remind the youth that Martin’s ‘dream’ was actually God’s dream… The challenge of course is for us all to do what’s ours to do to make sure that the ‘Dream’ doesn’t just remain a dream. It needs to become reality.”

Artist Adrian Sanchez, currently incarcerated in a California Institution for Men, created the “Process of Life” painting as part of an arts program funded by a local congregation. Sanchez’ art reminds us the chick can become the rooster, that no gift is too small to help make God’s Dream a reality.

Over these weeks, we will wonder, “How can we help make God’s Dream a reality?”

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All Saints Worship
Nov
1

All Saints Worship

We gather in the memorial garden under candlelight to give thanks to God for those saints we have loved and lost… our parents, our spouses, our family, those near and dear to us. Tears will flow, and we might laugh a bit as well, as we tell old stories and believe nothing separates us from the love of God.

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Christ the King Sunday
Nov
23

Christ the King Sunday

Christians have no other king than Jesus. On this special Sunday in the Christian year, we denounce all other allegiances and loyalties to any power or principality other than the God we know in the loving, compassionate, self sacrificing Christ. Communion is served and open to all who hunger.

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Advent - What Do You Fear?
Nov
30
to Dec 21

Advent - What Do You Fear?

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Every Advent, we light candles, sing carols, and pray for Christ’s coming because we believe God entered a frightened world to bring good news. We hold onto hope because we believe that Christ did come—that’s the promise of the season. Our hope is not flimsy or fleeting. It’s gritty, resilient, and can endure—no matter what we fear or face. This season, let us insist on hope and trust that good news is greater than fear.

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Christmas Eve - Children and Families
Dec
24

Christmas Eve - Children and Families

This special service is designed to fully include children in the story of Christmas. Think of it as a Christmas play with no rehearsals. There are costumes, props, scripts, and songs. We help children (and any others who are willing) find a way to participate as you enter the door. Afterward, we’ll share some snacks and s’mores around the fire pit, and give out goodie bags to every young one. Merry Christmas!

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Christmas Eve - Traditional with Choirs
Dec
24

Christmas Eve - Traditional with Choirs

Liturgy and lights, carols and choirs, scripture and sermon, liturgy and the Lord’s Supper. The majesty and mystery of a God who comes among us as one of us, in the flesh, gives us goosebumps. We are carriend into the awe and beauty of a child who is strong enough in his weakness to heal a broken world. Join us at 800pm, then linger for something warm to eat and drink before return to our homes.

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Christmas Eve - Traditional with Choirs (Copy)
Dec
24
to Dec 25

Christmas Eve - Traditional with Choirs (Copy)

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This casual, candlelight service takes us up to midnight. Come in your pajamas if you’d like! The songs and stories are simple, but they point to the unbelievable truth of a God who loves so much, and sends God’s owns self among us. We share communion and depart into the darkness with little lights of hope.

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Christmastide Sunday
Dec
28

Christmastide Sunday

Christmas is more than a single day. The twelve days of Christmas include as least one, sometimes two Sundays. On this Sunday in the Christmastide, we hear the story of infant/toddler Jesus already perceived as a threat to political powers. We see how far evil will go to prevent God’s kin-dom from coming on earth as it is already in the heavens. Love, justice, and peace seem too costly, but they are God’s only way.

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Epiphany/Star Word Sunday
Jan
4

Epiphany/Star Word Sunday

The first Sunday after the 12 days of Christmas is often celebrated as “Epiphany Sunday”, a day when the star led the way for others to find their way to Jesus. In this special service, we too look for the stars of light in our world, guiding us to God’s justice and love. We each choose a STAR word for the year, as a mantra, a prayer, a reminder to stay close to God as the world pulls us away.

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Worship - Easter
Apr
20

Worship - Easter

On this Easter morning, we blow the trumpets, blast the organ, and celebrate God’s victory over sin, evil, and death. Come celebrate that live and love are our source and our destination!

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Worship - Easter Sunrise
Apr
20

Worship - Easter Sunrise

On this Easter morning, we begin a little after sunrise in the memorial garden. Much like the first apostles went to the garden to see him and found him raised not dead, we gather on this morning trusting we will find the same again!

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Worship - Lent, Everything IN Between
Mar
9
to Apr 13

Worship - Lent, Everything IN Between

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Jesus’ ministry disrupted the established social, political, and religious divides of his time. Jesus intentionally pointed out cultural and political extremes to emphasize the radical, inclusive, and surprising love of God. Our theme, “Everything In Between,” invites us to navigate the polarities in our lives with more faith, intention, and openness. Weekly sub-themes explore two supposed binaries, like “faith & works” or “rest & growth,” or “grief & hope.” These dichotomies are false, and we begin to see present in between.

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Worship - Ash Wednesday
Mar
5

Worship - Ash Wednesday

As begin the season of Lent, we remember God created us from the most basic elements, what we might call dust. Someday, we will return to dust. But even then, this God will love and hold us still.

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Worship - Transfiguration
Mar
2

Worship - Transfiguration

The last Sunday before the season of Lent is called Transfiguration Sunday. We remember Jesus going up a mountain with some disciples and being transfigured before them, shining, like a light, and connecting with great leaders of history.

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Worship - On Mission
Jan
12
to Feb 23

Worship - On Mission

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Every church is a congregation of God with unique traits, abilites, resources, and purposes. This church calls ourselves a community of believers who worship God, seek Jesus, are led by Holy Spirit, and partner with people. Over seven weeks, we'll remember and unpack our mission statement, and imagine what changes happen in our lives, in the church, and this community when we stay on mission.

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Worship - Star Words
Jan
5

Worship - Star Words

On this special Sunday, we celebrate the wise ones from afar who came to welcome God in the flesh with their gifts and service. We also choose a special “star word” as our guide for the year to help us be better disciples. Join us!

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Sermon Series - Tired of Waiting (Advent)
Dec
1
to Dec 22

Sermon Series - Tired of Waiting (Advent)

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Let’s be honest… sure we make jokes about Christmas starting at Halloween, but only because we are get tired of waiting. In the season of Advent, the four Sundays before Christmas, we remember what we are waiting for. We celebrate the promises, and look forward again to te hope, peace, joy, and love of God among us. That gift is worth waiting for. Join us Sundays at 930am.

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Sermon Series - Our Money Story
Nov
3
to Nov 24

Sermon Series - Our Money Story

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Our money tells a story about us. Where does it come from? Where does it go? This year, this church will listen to Jesus’ teachings on money, and hear the story he wants our money to tell. We will also commit ourselves to give some of our money through this church to help God’s kingdom come in Chestertown and beyond.

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All Saints Day
Nov
1

All Saints Day

We know October 31 is Halloween. Halloween stands for All Hallows Eve, the evening before All Saints Day, the day we celebrate and remember those we’ve loved and lost. Join us for this special worship service on the patio in the memorial garden for a remembrance of anyone who had died, and trust we will be with them again.

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Sermon Series - Perseverance of Job
Oct
6
to Oct 27

Sermon Series - Perseverance of Job

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The cliche is the “patience of Job”, but have you read the book of Job? He wasn’t very patient. Instead he was frustrated, angry, insistent, and confrontational. Perhaps it wasn’t Job’s patience, but his perseverance that God admired. In the face of trouble or injustice, it isn’t just quiet patience, but determined perseverance that models faithfulness. Join us Sundays in October at 930am.

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World Communion Sunday
Oct
6

World Communion Sunday

On this special Sunday, churches around the world celebrate the sacrament of communion with one another. Various breads and languages and other symbols are used to help us imagine just how far and wide God’s love extends, well beyond the borders we draw or imagine. Join us at 930am, and at this table, all are always welcome!

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Worship - The Abbey
Sep
5
to Dec 19

Worship - The Abbey

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This special worship service gathers most Thursday evenings at 700pm for 30 minutes of prayer, song, communion, and reflection. Its a contemplative candlelit space, with a soft, quiet, yet powerful aura. Its smaller in number, yet very deep and authentic. Join us! Then, if you’d like, stay afterward for our Spiritual Growth discussion and study group.

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Summer Worship Series - "Harmonies of Faith"
Jun
2
to Sep 1

Summer Worship Series - "Harmonies of Faith"

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We believe different things… inside ourselves and across the church. These different beliefs can clash or create conflict. When our faith is tuned to God, our different beliefs become complimenting notes in a beautiful harmony. Each Sunday this summer, we'll study one big belief, one song supporting that belief, and find our own note in the harmonies of faith. If you’d like read the book "Presbyterian Beliefs (Revised Edition, 2017)" by Don McKim to compliment the series.

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Sermon Series - "Walk in the Spirit"
Apr
14
to May 26

Sermon Series - "Walk in the Spirit"

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We speak of a TRIUNE God, one God we know through three personas. Christian churches easily speak of God the father, creator. We also speak often of God the son, Christ, redeemer. But why do we skip over God the Spirit, mother, comforter, breath, fire, encourager. She only gets one Sunday a year, Pentecost. This year, we are using 1st Corinthians and Acts to highlight the works of Holy Spirit for severn Sundays.

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Christmas Eve
Dec
24

Christmas Eve

On Christmas Eve, we enjoy a 4:00pm worship service for the whole family (especially the younger ones), an 8:00pm traditional service of stories and songs, and an 11:00pm candlelight and communion service.

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Advent & Christmas: How Does a Weary World Rejoice?
Dec
3
to Jan 7

Advent & Christmas: How Does a Weary World Rejoice?

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This Advent and Christmas season, inspired by the stories of Luke 1-3, we will hold space for our weariness and our joy. We will seek a “thrill of hope” in our hurting world. We will welcome joy—even and especially if, like the prophet Isaiah, we cry out for comfort (Isaiah 40:1). In this weary world, may we find many ways to rejoice.

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Broken: Holy Leadership
Nov
12
to Nov 26

Broken: Holy Leadership

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What God expects of good leaders is very different than what we often choose. In three ancient stories, we reveal the good and bad of leadership, and discover what God does and does not want from leaders of God’s people.

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Hello? Answering the Call of God
Oct
8
to Nov 5

Hello? Answering the Call of God

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God calls ALL of us to participate in what God is doing and wants done. Do we dare answer? In this five week Stewardship series, we discover the 5 steps of answering and responding to God’s call on ALL of our lives.

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The Abbey
Sep
7
to Dec 21

The Abbey

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The Abbey is a prayerful, reflective worship service in the style of Iona. This simpler service focuses on prayer, song, litanies, peace, comfort, healing, and regular communion.

(NOTE: does NOT meet Thanksgiving Thursday)

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