Prince of Peace and St. John will resume Worship Services on Sunday, June 7, 2020. Worship times are 8:30 a.m. at Prince of Peace and 10:00 a.m. at St. John. We look forward to seeing you and your lovely masks.
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Blog Archives
Weekly Newsletter 5-31-2020
Sunday, May 31, 2020
Day of Pentecost
Pentecost derives its name from the Jewish festival celebrating the harvest and the giving of the law on Mount Sinai fifty days after Passover. Fifty days after Easter, we celebrate the Holy Spirit as God’s presence within and among us.
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Weekly Newsletter 5-03-2020
Sunday, May 3, 2020
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Today is sometimes called “Good Shepherd Sunday.” Jesus is called the “gate” of the sheep in today’s gospel. The risen Christ opens the way to abundant life. He anoints our heads with oil and guides us beside the still waters of our baptism.
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Weekly Newsletter 4-26-2020
Sunday, April 26, 2020
Third Sunday of Easter
Today’s gospel begins with two disciples walking to Emmaus, overcome with sadness, loss, and disappointment. They had hoped Jesus, who was crucified, would be the one to redeem Israel! Yet the risen Christ walks with them and then opens their eyes in the breaking of the bread.
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Canceled Services
No Services
PoP will remain closed for Sunday services and all other activities through 20 April 2020 including Palm and Easter Sunday. The closure will be reevaluated continually. Bob Mangold
S.t. John’s will remain closed for Sunday Worship Services and any other church events through April 20,
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Newsletter 3-29-2020
Sunday, March 29, 2020
Fifth Sunday in Lent
The Bible readings this coming Sunday are for everyone who feels half dead, for everyone who sees death everywhere, as well as for everyone who is afraid to even think about death. Come to worship, to receive the breath of the Spirit,
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Suspension of Sunday Services and Weekly Newsletter 3-15-2020
Sunday, March 15, 2020
Third Sunday in Lent
During Lent we accompany Jesus to his cross and resurrection, and this coming Sunday we stop at a well to receive a drink of water. The water turns out to be Christ himself. Come to worship, and join all of us thirsty people,
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Weekly Newsletter 3-1-2020
Sunday, March 1, 2020
First Sunday in Lent
Each year on the first Sunday in Lent we hear about Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness, and we pray that we may be able to resist the temptations that come to us here and now. Come to worship, to receive the Spirit’s strength to live in light of your baptism.
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Weekly Newsletter 2-16-2020
Sunday, February 16, 2020
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
Much of the New Testament is a commentary on the Old Testament, in the light of Christ. The gospel for this coming Sunday is an example of this, as Matthew quotes Jesus discussing several of the Ten Commandments. Come to worship,
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Weekly Newsletter 1-19-2020
JANUARY 19, 2020
Last Sunday we heard Matthew’s version of the baptism of Jesus, and this coming Sunday we hear the story from John’s gospel. Listen for all the titles of Jesus that the evangelist John includes in his telling of the story. Like Andrew and Simon Peter,
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Looking for a winter project?
We have school bags ready to sew for LWR for next fall. Get a jump on things and make good use of cold weather confinement. Pick up a couple school bag “kits” and get started. Thanks for your help!
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Weekly News 1-5-2020
Sunday, January 5
Within the gospel reading’s profound words lies the simple message that God is revealed in a human person. Though we may try to understand how the Word existed with God from the beginning of time, the wonder we celebrate at Christmas is that the Word continues to dwell among us.
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Weekly Newsletter 12-01-2019
Sunday, December 1
This coming Sunday is the first week of Advent, the beginning of a liturgical year during which we will hear from the gospel of Matthew. In Sunday’s readings, the coming of Christ means the hope of justice, peace, and honorable living. Come to worship, to pray for such a world as this.
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Weekly Newsletter 11-24-19
Sunday, November 24
This coming Sunday we will close our liturgical year with a celebration of Christ as our king. Come to worship, where together we encounter Christ reigning from his cross with mercy for us all.
Community Thanksgiving Service
Tuesday, November 26 at 7:00 p.m.
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Weekly Newsletter 11-10-2019
Sunday, November 10
We worship on the first day of the week because our Savior was raised on that day. Every Sunday is a little Easter. This Sunday feels more like Easter than many as the appointed texts celebrate the reality of the resurrection. Live it up this Lord’s day.
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Bell Ringers Needed
We now have the opportunity to sign up online to ring the bell for the Salvation Army. The LOAF churches volunteer each December at both WalMart and Cortland Sparkle. Slots at Sparkle are going fast so if you care to help please do the following:
Go to www.cortlandchristianchurch.com
Click on Ministries tab
Click on LOAF at the bottom of that tab menu
Click on Walmart or Sparkle
You can then select the date,
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Weekly Newsletter 11-03-2019
Condolences
Our condolences to Rita Benoit along with the family and friends on the passing of George Balash last Monday.
Congregational Meetings
Prince of Peace: Sunday, November 3 at 11:30 a.m. followed by “Thankfulness dinner”
St. John: Sunday,
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Scrappers Tickets
FREE Tickets for Scrappers Baseball Game. Amy has free coupons that can be exchanged at no cost for general admission tickets to the 30 August 2019 Scrappers game that starts at 7:30 pm. Each coupon can be exchanged for four general admission tickets.”
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Congregation Listening Posts
Parish Relations
- POP– Tuesday, September 3 at 6:30 p.m.
- SJ— Wednesday, September 11 at 5:30 p.m.
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God’s Work. Our Hands. Day
Wear your Thrivent Live Generously shirt on Sunday, September 8!! We will pack school supplies and health kits that day after church for God’s Work, Our Hands Sunday and we will take a group photo.
By next week we will have a list of school and health kits supplies we need to finish on Sunday for God’s Work Our Hands day.
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