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Unbound: Longing for New Life

Easter Sunday, April 5 tradition worship service. Join us in worship this Sunday for Easter Sunday as we continue our Unbound series – Longing for New Life. Wonderful music featuring a brass quintet at the 9am and 11am services. You’re invited to bring fresh flowers for our Easter Flower Cross where we take photos on Easter Morning. Acts 10:34-43 Matthew 28:1-10

Unbound: Longing for Authenticity

Fifth Sunday in Lent, March 22 tradition worship service. Join us in worship this Sunday for the fifth Sunday of Lent as we continue our Unbound series – Longing for Authenticity. This Sunday we read the story from the eleventh chapter of John’s Gospel about Lazarus. John 11:1-46

Unbound: Longing for Community

Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 15 tradition worship service. Join us in worship this Sunday for the fourth Sunday of Lent as we continue our Unbound series – Longing for Community. This Sunday we read the story from the ninth chapter of John’s Gospel where Jesus heals a man born blind. John 9:1-41

Unbound: Longing for Mystery

Second Sunday in Lent, March 1 tradition worship service. Join us for the second week of our Lenten sermon series, Unbound. This Sunday we will be talking about the Longing for Mystery. Psalm 121 John 3:1-17

Come and See

Sunday, January 18 Traditions worship service. This Sunday, is Laity Sunday at White Plains. Members of our congregation will be leading worship. Susan McCullen will present the message based on John 1:35-51 and John 6:44. “Come and See.” Psalms 40:1-11 John 1:29-42, 6:44

Stephen Ministry Sunday

Sunday, October 19 Traditions worship service. This Sunday, October 19th, we celebrate Stephen Ministry.  Stephen Ministers walk alongside someone during their time of emotional, physical, or spiritual need, listening to, praying for, and loving that person along the way, providing in-depth one-on-one, confidential care. Galatians 6:2 John 5:1-9

Love Boldly, Serve Joyfully, Lead Courageously

Sunday, October 12 Traditions worship service. This Sunday, October 12th, we continue our sermon series, #BeUMC – Committed People of God. In this fifth week of the series, we will focus on the new vision statement for the United Methodist Church. Matthew 22:37-39 John 13:34-35 Nehemiah 8:10 John 13:14-15 Joshua 1:9

Cultivating Self-Compassion

Sunday, July 6 Traditions worship service. This Sunday we will continue our sermon series, wholeHEARTed, inspired by Brené Brown’s bestselling book The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are.  During this series, we will explore ten guideposts found in scripture for Wholehearted living to help us let go of who we think we are supposed to be and embrace who we already are. This Sunday, we are at Guidepost 2: Cultivating Self-Compassion: Letting Go of Perfectionism. 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 John 8:2-11

Trinity Sunday

Sunday, June 15 Traditions worship service. “All that belongs to the Father is mine. That is why I said the Spirit will receive from me what he will make known to you.” – John 16:15 The word “trinity” doesn’t appear in the Bible but our faith in the God who is three who is one is at the core of our beliefs. Join us this Sunday on Trinity Sunday as we lift our hearts to God and hear what Jesus had to say about this mysterious union during his last night with his disciples. This Sunday we are back to our regular three services: 9:00 am contemporary in the Christian Life Center, 11:00 Familia en espanol in the Chapel and 11:00 am service in the Sanctuary or online on YouTube or Facebook. See you in Church! Psalm 8 Proverbs 8:1-4,22-31 John 16:12-15

Seventh Sunday in Easter

Sunday, June 1 Traditions worship service. This Sunday, June 1st is the 7th Sunday of Easter. We will also celebrate the sacrament of holy communion and the culmination of Church on the Street–so please wear your Church on the Street t-shirts (more are available in the church office!) We’ll look together at Jesus’ prayer in John 17 at the conclusion of the farewell discourse where Jesus invites us to overhear his prayer that includes even us today! John 17:20-26

Sixth Sunday in Easter

Sunday, May 25 Traditions worship service. In the Gospel of John, as Jesus is preparing his disciples for his departure he says, If you love me . . . you will keep my commandments. “Those who love me will keep my word and my Father will love them and we will come to them and make our home with them. (John 14: 23) Jesus even takes it one step further saying, “Whoever does NOT love me does not keep my words. (v. 24) Join us this Sunday, May 25 as we continue learning from Jesus’ Farewell Discourse in John 14-17 at 9am or 11am. How is God making a home in you? Psalm 67 John 14:23-29

Fifth Sunday in Easter

Sunday, May 18 Traditions worship service. “By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” – John 13:35 Jesus shared this “new commandment” with his closest friends during their last meal together. So what does it mean to love as God loves? If we are to be known as followers of Jesus Christ then we better talk about it. Join us in worship for the 5th Sunday in Easter at 9:00 am for contemporary worship in the CLC or for the Sanctuary service at 11:00 am in person or on live stream. Psalm 148 John 13:31-35

Fourth Sunday in Easter

Sunday, May 11 Traditions worship service. This Sunday we celebrate the 4th Sunday of Easter, also known as Shepherd Sunday. Observed each year on the 4th Sunday of Easter, we will read and sing together Psalm 23 and the Gospel passage from John 10 where Jesus speaks of himself as the Good Shepherd. Join us this Sunday in person at 9am or 11am (live online worship also available at 11am). Psalm 23 John 10:22-30

Second Sunday in Easter

Sunday, April 27 Traditions worship service. Again, Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” – John 20:21 The cross is the inflection point of history. Through his life, death, and resurrection, Jesus defeated evil, darkness, and death for all time. in the words of the great Easter Hymn “Love’s redeeming work is done, fought the fight the battle won.” And yet we acknowledge that evil, death, and darkness remain powerful realities for many in this world. This is why Jesus appears to his disciples multiple times after his resurrection. This is why he sends us forth in his name – to proclaim the good news. Join us in worship in person or online this Sunday as we proclaim the Easter message – Christ is risen indeed – Alleluia! Psalm 150 John 20:19-33

Christ the King Sunday

Youth Sunday, November 24 Traditions online worship service. This Sunday, we will have two in-person worship services: a contemporary service in the CLC from 9:30 – 10:15 a.m., focusing on Thanksgiving with Pastor Kelly Lyn preaching, and a Unified Youth Sunday service in the Sanctuary at 11:00 a.m., focusing on Christ the King Sunday. For the contemporary service, we continue to experiment with times as we look forward to resuming a regular weekly contemporary service at some point in early 2025 so we appreciate your feedback! Youth Sunday will feature music from our children and youth, the presentation of third-grade Bibles, and Reverend Jason Darden preaching. Join us in person for one or both of these special services this Sunday or online. II Samuel 23:1-7 John 18:33-37

The Gospel of John

Sunday, October 20 Traditions online worship service. Join us this Sunday as we dive into the “I Am” statements in the Gospel of John. These are the moments where Jesus gives us glimpses of who He is—both in ways we can see and understand, and in ways that remain a bit of a mystery. We’ll talk about how Jesus meets our everyday needs while also being something so much more—tangible yet beyond our full understanding. Whether He’s the Bread of Life or the True Vine, there’s so much to discover. Come ready for a thoughtful and meaningful conversation! John 1:1-18 John 6:35 John 8:12 John 10:7 John 10:11 John 11:25-26 John 14:6 John 15:1