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Worship Services 2023

Sunday, December 31, 2023
First Sunday after Christmas
Rev. Christian K. Choi
Precious Child
First Sunday after Chrstmas Day Bulletin - December 31, 2023
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Precious Child - Rev. Christian K. Choi
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Sunday, December 24, 2023
Christmas Eve Service at 7:00 P.M.
Service of Lessons and Carols

Rev. Dr. Blythe Denham Kieffer
The Work of Christmas
The Work of Christmas - December 24, 2023
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Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols Bulletin - December 24, 2023
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Sunday, December 24, 2023
​Fourth Sunday of Advent
Children's Pageant 10:00 AM Service
Co-Directors: Meleah and Aaron Berkowitz

Children's Choir Director: Katie Moore

4th Sunday of Advent Children's Pageant Bulletin - December 24, 2023
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Sunday, December 17, 2023
​Third Sunday of Advent
​Sunday School Procession

Rev. Dr. Blythe Denham Kieffer
Winter Harvest
Winter Harvest - December 17, 2023
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Third Sunday of Advent Bulletin - December 17, 2023
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Sunday, December 10, 2023
Sacrament of Communion
​Second Sunday of Advent

Rev. Dr. Blythe Denham Kieffer
Journey Into Peace
Journey Into Peace - December 10, 2023
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Communion Sunday - December 10, 2023
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Sunday, December 3, 2023
First Sunday of Advent

Rev. Dr. Blythe Denham Kieffer
​The Art of Waiting

The Art of Waiting - Rev. Dr. Blythe Denham Kieffer
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First Sunday of Advent Bulletin - December 3, 2023
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Sunday, November 26, 2023
Christ the King Sunday
St. Andrew's Sunday

Rev. Christian K. Choi
Immeasurable Greatness​
St. Andrew's Sunday Bulletin - November 26, 2023
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Immeasurable Greatness - Rev. Christian K. Choi
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Sunday, November 19, 2023
Thanksgiving Sunday

Rev. Dr. Blythe Denham Kieffer
​Confident Gratitude
Thanksgiving Sunday Bulletin - November 19, 2023
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Confident Gratitude - Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
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Sunday, November 12, 2023
Sacrament of Communion
Bay Weekend
Rev. Dr. Deborah Krause
"We Belong to God, We Belong to One Another" 
Bay Weekend Sunday - November 12, 2023
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Sunday, November 5, 2023
Remembrance Sunday

Dr. Kieffer's 40th Ordination Anniversary Celebration in
Parish Hall following service

Rev. Dr. Blythe Denham Kieffer
"Crossing Over"
Crossing Over - Rev. Dr. Blythe Denham Kieffer
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Remembrance Sunday - November 5, 2023
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Sunday, October 29, 2023
Rev. Dr. Blythe Denham Kieffer
"Bubbles Up"
Bubbles Up - Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
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Reformation and Stewardship Sunday - October 29, 2023
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Sunday, October 22, 2023
Rev. Christian K. Choi
"Return to Sender"
Sunday Bulletin - October 22, 2023
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Return to Sender - Rev. Christian K. Choi
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Sunday, October 15, 2023
Reception of New Members

Rev. Dr. Blythe Denham Kieffer
"TMI"
TMI - Rev. Dr. Blythe Denham Kieffer
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Sunday Bulletin - October 15, 2023
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Sunday, October 8, 2023
Rev. Dr. Blythe Denham Kieffer 
"Yeas and Nays"
Yeas and Nays - Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
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Sunday Bulletin - October 8, 2023
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Sunday, October 1, 2023
World Communion Sunday

Rev. Dr. Lonnie H. Lee 
"Table of God"
Table of God - Rev. Dr. Lonnie H. Lee
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World Communion Sunday - October 1, 2023
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Sunday, September 24, 2023
Stewardship Sunday
Recognition of Rev. Christian K. Choi Tenth Ordination Anniversary
Milestone Member Recognition

Rev. Dr. Blythe Denham Kieffer
"Growing in Generosity - Rooted in Faith"
Sunday Bulletin - September 24, 2023
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Growing in Generosity - Rooted in Faith - Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
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Sunday, September 17, 2023
Health Fair at 11:00 a.m.
Rev. Dr. Blythe Denham Kieffer
"Parting Ways"
Sunday Bulletin - September 17, 2023
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Parting Ways - Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
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Sunday, September 10, 2023
Communion Sunday
Homecoming Sunday

Rev. Dr. Blythe Denham Kieffer
"In Remembrance"
In Remembrance - Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
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Communion and Homecoming Sunday Bulletin - September 10, 2023
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Sunday, September 3, 2023
Labor Day Sunday

Rev. Christian K. Choi
​"Being Second"
Being Second - Rev. Christian K. Choi
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Sunday Bulletin - September 3, 2023
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Sunday, August 27, 2023
Rev. Dr. Blythe Denham Kieffer
"The Irony of Power"
Sunday Bulletin - August 27, 2023
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The Irony of Power - Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
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Sunday, August 20, 2023
Rev. Dr. Blythe Denham Kieffer
"A Momentous Encounter"
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Sunday Bulletin - August 20, 2023
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A Momentous Encounter - Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
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Sunday, August 13, 2023
Communion Sunday
Rev. Christian K. Choi
"New Lease on Life"
Communion Sunday Bulletin - August 13, 2023
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Sunday, August 6, 2023
Rev. Christian K. Choi
"The Power of Magnetic Love"
Sunday Bulletin - August 6, 2023
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Sunday, July 30, 2023
Recognition of Rev. Dr. Blythe Kieffer's
10th anniversary at Westminster
Rev. Dr. Blythe Denham Kieffer
"Rising to the Occasion"
Rising to the Occasion - Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
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Sunday Bulletin - July 30, 2023
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Sunday, July 23, 2023
Rev. Dr. Blythe Denham Kieffer
"In-Between Places"
In-Between Places - Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
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Sunday Bulletin - July 23, 2023
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Sunday, July 16, 2023
Sacrament of Baptism
Rev. Dr. Blythe Denham Kieffer
"Personal Accountability"
Personal Accountability - Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
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Sunday Bulletin - July 16, 2023
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Sunday, July 9, 2023
Sacrament of Communion
Rev. Christian K. Choi
"Are We There Yet?"
Are We There Yet - Rev. Christian K. Choi
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Communion Sunday Bulletin - July 9, 2023
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Sunday, July 2, 2023
​2023 Youth Mission Trip Report
"Road to Selma"
Reflections of the week by: Aerwina Eastvold, Bryce Pound, Emily Brower, Louisa Eldridge, Matthew Scott, Mary Ray
Sunday Bulletin - July 2, 2023
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Sunday, June 25, 2023
Steadfast Neighbor Service Week Report
Rev. Dr. Blythe Denham Kieffer
"Children of Abraham"
Children of Abraham - Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
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Sunday Bulletin - June 25, 2023
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Sunday, June 18, 2023
2023 Youth Mission Trip Commissioned
Steadfast Neighbor Service Week Commissioned
Rev. Christian K. Choi
"The Last Laugh"
The Last Laugh - Rev. Christian K. Choi
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Sunday Bulletin - June 18, 2023
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Sunday, June 11, 2023
Sacrament of Communion
Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
​"Journey By Stages"

Journey by Stages - Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
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Communion Sunday Bulletin - June 11, 2023
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Sunday, June 4, 2023
Trinity Sunday
​Baccalaureate Sunday
Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
"Unbroken Circle"
Unbroken Circle - Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
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Baccalaureate Sunday Bulletin - June 4, 2023
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Sunday, May 28, 2023
Pentecost Sunday
Memorial Sunday
"When the Spirit Rests Upon Us"
Rev. Christian K. Choi
When the Spirit Rests Upon Us - Rev. Christian K. Choi
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Pentecost Sunday Bulletin - May 28, 2023
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Sunday, May 21, 2023
Founders' Sunday
​​Rev. Dr. Lonnie H. Lee
"Lord of Love"

Lord of Love - Rev. Dr. Lonnie H. Lee
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Founders' Sunday, May 21, 2023
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Sunday, May 14, 2023
Sacrament of Communion
Mother's Day
Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
"God's Offspring"
God's Offspring - Rev. Dr. Blyth D. Kieffer
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Mother's Day Sunday, May 14, 2023
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Sunday, May 7, 2023
Third Grade Bible Presentation
Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
​"A Home in God"
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A Home in God - Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
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Sunday Bulletin - May 7, 2023
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Confirmation Sunday, April 30, 2023
Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
"Hooks and Gates"​
Hooks and Gates - Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
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Confirmation Sunday Bulletin - April 30, 2023
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Youth Sunday April 23, 2023
Reflections given by High School Seniors: Mia Marcy, Bryce Pound, Aerwyna Eastvold, Emily Brower, Louisa Eldridge
Youth Sunday Bulletin - April 23, 2023
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Sunday, April 16, 2023
Sacrament of Communion

Rev. Christian K. Choi
"Mercy that Begets New Beginnings"
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Mercey that Begets New Beginnings - Rev. Christian K. Choi
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Communion Sunday Bulletin - April 16, 2023
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Easter Sunday
April 9, 2023

Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
"Out of the Box"

Unfortunately, the sound was not captured for this service.
Out of the Box - Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
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Easter Sunday Bulletin - April 9, 2023
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Maundy Thursday
April 6, 2023

Rev. Christian K. Choi
"Now that You Know"
Now That You Know - Rev. Christian K. Choi
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Maundy Thursday, April 6 bulletin
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Sunday, April 2, 2023
Palm Sunday
Reception of New Members

Rev. Dr. Blythe Denham Kieffer
"A Branch Extended"
A Branch Extended - Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
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Palm Sunday Bulletin - April 2, 2023
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Sunday, March 26, 2023
Fifth Sunday of Lent

Rev. Christian K. Choi
"Believing Despite Understanding"
This service recording includes the audio for "Dem Bones" anthem which was not included on Sunday's recording.
Believing Despite Understanding - Rev. Christian K. Choi
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Sunday Bulletin - March 26, 2023
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Sunday, March 19, 2023
Fourth Sunday of Lent

Rev. Dr. Blythe Denham Kieffer
"God's Eye"
God's Eye - Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
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Fourth Sunday of Lent - March 19, 2023
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Sunday, March 12, 2023
Sacrament of Communion

Rev. Dr. Blythe Denham KIeffer
"The Risk of Religion"
The Risk of Religion - Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
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Communion Sunday Bulletin - March 12, 2023
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Sunday, March 5, 2023
​Second Sunday of Lent

Rev. Christian K. Choi
​"God Will Come and Save"
God will Come and Save - Rev Christian K. Choi
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Second Sunday of Lent - March 5, 2023
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Sunday, February 26, 2023
First Sunday of Lent

Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
​"Subversive Serpents"
Subversive Serpents - Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
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First Sunday of Lent Bulletin - February 26, 2023
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Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2023
First Day of Lent
Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
"The Empty Pot"
Ash Wednesday - Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
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The Empty Pot - February 22, 2023
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Sunday, February 19, 2023
Transfiguration Sunday
Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
"Thin Places"
Thin Places - Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
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Transfiguration Sunday Bulletin - February 19, 2023
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Sunday, February 12, 2023
Sacrament of Communion
Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
​"Lincoln's Battle with God"
Lincoln's Battle with God - Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
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Communion Sunday Bulletin - Sunday, February 12, 2023
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Sunday, February 5, 2023
Mission Sunday

Rev. Christian K. Choi
​"Christ-Centered Life"
Mission Sunday Bulletin - February 5, 2023
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Christ Centered People - Rev. Christian K. Choi
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Sunday, January 29, 2023
Fourth Sunday After Epiphany
187th Annual Meeting following Service

​Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
​"Just, Kind, and Humble"
Just, Kind, and Humble - January 29, 2023
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Sunday Bulletin - January 29, 2023
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Sunday, January 22, 2023
Third Sunday After Epiphany

​Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
​"Casting a Wide Net"
Casting a Wide Net - January 22, 2023
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Sunday Bulletin - January 22, 2023
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Sunday, January 15, 2023
Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend

Rev. Jimmie Hawkins, Guest Preacher
"To Know Jesus is to Know Justice"
MLK Sunday Worship Bulletin - January 15, 2023
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Sunday, January 8, 2023
Baptism of the Lord Sunday
Installation and Ordination of New Officers

Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
"In Whom God Delights"
In Whom God Delights - January 8, 2023
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Baptism of the Lord Sunday - January 8, 2023
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Sunday, January 1, 2023
New Year's Day

Sacrament of Communion
Rev. Christian K. Choi
"The Presence that Saves"
The Presence that Saves - January 1, 2023
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First Sunday of Christmas - January 1, 2023
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