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The Rich Man and Lazarus

Sunday, August 16 Traditional worship service. This Sunday we continue our Summer Sermon Series, “Short Stories by Jesus” by looking at the parable of “The Rich Man and Lazarus”.  Join us in person or online this Sunday for worship! Psalm 133 Luke 16:19-31

The Wedding Feast

Sunday, July 19 Traditions worship service in the CLC. This Sunday we continue our Summer Sermon Series, “Short Stories by Jesus” by looking at the parable of “The Wedding Feast.”  Join us in person or online this Sunday for worship! As a reminder, our 11 AM English speaking service will be in the Christian Life Center for the next several weeks while ceiling repairs are underway in our sanctuary. Psalm 139:1-12 Luke 14:16-24

Unbound: Longing for Courage

Palm Sunday, March 29 tradition worship service. Join us in worship this Sunday for Palm Sunday as we continue our Unbound series – Longing for Courage. Holy Week starts as we reflect upon Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. In-person English worship service will be held at 11:00 am in the Sanctuary. Familia worship is at 11:00 am in the Chapel. The whole family is invited to this Family Service where we celebrate the Triumphal Entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem. Psalm 118:14-29 Matthew 21:1-11

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

Second Sunday of Advent – The Voice of John the Baptist

Sunday, December 7 Traditions worship service. This Sunday, December 7th, is the second Sunday in Advent and we will encounter John the Baptist. Join us as we listen for John’s voice and hear his message for us today. We continue our Advent Sermon Series, Voices of Advent based on Matthew Skinner’s Book “Voices of Advent: The Bible’s Insights for a Season of Hope”. Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 Matthew 3:1-12

First Sunday of Advent – The Voice of Jesus

Sunday, November 30 Traditions worship service. We begin a new church year with the first Sunday of Advent, a season of preparation, expectation and waiting for the celebration of Christmas. We begin our Advent Sermon Series, Voices of Advent based on Matthew Skinner’s Book “Voices of Advent: The Bible’s Insights for a Season of Hope”. Psalm 122 Matthew 24:36-44

Where is Our Treasure?

Sunday, November 16 Traditions worship service. This Sunday, November 16th, Pastor Kelly Lyn will share a message titled “Where is Our Treasure?”  as we consider our stewardship and giving for 2026. Psalm 145:8-21 Matthew 6:19-24

Healing Service

Sunday, November 9 Traditions worship service. We will offer anointing and healing prayers on November 9th at White Plains UMC. Psalm 103 James 5:15-16 Mark 8:22-26

Breathing Room

Sunday, October 26 Traditions worship service. This Sunday, October 26th, Pastor Kelly Lyn will share a message on Psalm 4 and “Breathing Room.”  Guest musicians, Claire Holley and Jay Kory Johnson will provide special music. 1 Peter 3:8-12 Psalm 4

Cultivating Calm and Stillness

Sunday, August 17 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 8: Cultivating Calm and Stillness: Letting Go of Anxiety as a Lifestyle. Psalm 46 Mark 4:35-41

Cultivating Creativity and Letting Go of Comparison

Sunday, August 3 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 6: Cultivating Creativity and Letting Go of Comparison Psalm 150 Exodus 35:20-29

Cultivating Gratitude and Joy

Sunday, July 20 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 4: Cultivating Gratitude and Joy: Letting Go of Scarcity and Fear of the Dark.  Darin Diep, Duke Divinity Intern, brings the message this morning. Psalm 105:1-6 Matthew 6:25-34

Cultivating Authenticity

Sunday, June 29 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 1: Cultivating Authenticity: Letting Go of What Other People Think Psalm 139:1-6,23-24 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 Luke 18:9-14

WholeHEARTed Living

Sunday, June 22 Traditions worship service. Come join us this Sunday as we begin a new 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. Brené Brown is a world renowned writer, speaker and research professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work. She is a Christian and her faith is not only the grounding and organizing principle of her life, you’ll find her books and talks are shaped by her faith in God and as a follower of Jesus. In the coming weeks, 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. Deuteronomy 6:4-5 Psalm 119:10-16 Mark 1:10-11

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

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