Weekly Email

Jan. 22, 2021: THE 3RD SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY Note:  No in-person services/activities this Sunday. RESOURCES ONLINE Scripture, Sermon, and Prayer - Visit the Sermons page of the Walnut Hill website for an audio recording of scripture, sermon, and prayer for the day. Sermon - JONAH Text - Jonah 3:1-5, 10 (You might want to read the whole story of Jonah in preparation for this Sunday’s reflection. It is brief and worth the few minutes required to read it.) Worship & Study Resources - Visit the Newsletter/Resources page of the Walnut…

Jan. 20, 2021: Today is Inauguration Day, that uniquely American rite of democracy. While every Inauguration Day is an appropriate occasion of celebration, this year’s ceremony seems especially important.  Consider the following prayer for the day… O Lord, your glory shines throughout the world. We commend our nation to your merciful care, that we may live securely in peace, and may be guided by your justice. Give to those in authority the wisdom and strength to see the path to…

Jan. 18, 2021: Thanks to all those who connected to our Sunday live stream worship on January 17.  Thanks to Angela (music), Julie (live stream), and Ginger (flowers) for their service on Sunday. If you missed Sunday’s live stream, you can view it any time on the Walnut Hill Facebook page.  Thanks also to several youth who, along with Derek, joined us for a zoom on Sunday afternoon. It was great to see the youth on-screen and visit about how they are doing…

Jan. 15, 2021: THE 2ND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY Note:  No in-person services/activities this Sunday. RESOURCES ONLINE Scripture, Sermon, and Prayer - Visit the Sermons page of the Walnut Hill website for an audio recording of scripture, sermon, and prayer for the day. Sermon - Beyond the Label Text - John 1:43-51 Worship & Study Resources - Visit the Newsletter/Resources page of the Walnut Hill Church website for… -an outline for Morning Worship, which may be used with the audio Scripture, Sermon, and Prayer and/or our Facebook Live service. -a viewable/printable copy…

Jan. 13, 2021: This weekend is the annual observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr, Holiday, an occasion to both celebrate a remarkable individual, as well as renew our commitments to the ideals he, and other civil rights leaders, sought, and continue seeking, to advance.  The King holiday seems to have particular relevance this year.  Consider these words from Dr. King… Violence as a way of achieving…justice is both impractical and immoral. It is impractical because it is a descending…

Jan. 11, 2021: Thanks to all those who connected to our Sunday live stream worship on January 10.  Thanks to Angela (music), Amanda (live stream), and Ginger (flowers) for their service on Sunday. If you missed Sunday’s live stream, you can view it any time on the Walnut Hill Facebook page.  We regret the internet problems that caused the service to be disconnected before the closing prayers.  You can listen to an audio version of the scripture, sermon, and prayers for…

Jan. 8, 2021: THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD Note:  No in-person services/activities this Sunday. RESOURCES ONLINE Scripture, Sermon, and Prayer - Visit the Sermons page of the Walnut Hill website for an audio recording of scripture, sermon, and prayer for the day. Sermon - THE DIVINE EMBRACE Text - Mark 1:4-11 Worship & Study Resources - Visit the Newsletter/Resources page of the Walnut Hill Church website for… -an outline for Morning Worship, which may be used with the audio Scripture, Sermon, and Prayer and/or our Facebook Live service. -a viewable/printable copy…

Jan. 6, 2021: Today is Epiphany, the traditional feast celebrating the Visit of the Magi to the newborn Jesus.  If you haven’t taken down your Christmas decorations quite yet, or even if you have, Epiphany offers one last opportunity to reflect on the season, its meanings and your experience, before moving into the depths of winter.  Consider this prayer as part of your Epiphany reflection… Lord God, you revealed your Son to the nations by the leading of a star.…

Jan. 4, 2021: Thanks to all those who connected to our Sunday live stream worship on January 3.  Thanks to Angela (music) and Julie (live stream) for their service on Sunday. If you missed Sunday’s live stream, you can view it any time on the Walnut Hill Facebook page. Online Services only continue as we begin the New Year.  The Vestry will be meeting soon to discuss our worship plans going forward.  Watch for more details. Virtual fellowship gatherings resume Wednesdays, 1pm.   If you…

Jan. 2, 2021: EPIPHANY SUNDAY Note:  No in-person services/activities this Sunday. RESOURCES ONLINE Scripture, Sermon, and Prayer - Visit the Sermons page of the Walnut Hill website for an audio recording of scripture, sermon, and prayer for the day. Sermon - A Pandemic Epiphany Text - Matthew 2:1-12 Worship & Study Resources - Visit the Newsletter/Resources page of the Walnut Hill Church website for… -an outline for Morning Worship, which may be used with the audio Scripture, Sermon, and Prayer and/or our Facebook Live service. -a viewable/printable copy of the…