Dec 7-Come to Us, Abide with Us
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNj9omSZyh0 Welcome to Ivy Chapel UCC. On this second Sunday of Advent, may God prepare us for a deeply meaningful celebration of Christ’s birth. Please join us for refreshments in Fellowship Hall following worship. All of the music for today can be found on each individual song. WELCOME PRELUDE What Child is This arr. David Lanz *CALL TO WORSHIP John WeilandOne: Prepare the way!All: Let all the earth rejoice!One: The glory of God approachesAll: During Advent, we are traveling together as God’s people.One: Christ the Lord is coming.All: Prepare the way! *HYMN As with Gladness Men of Old #219 *PRAYER OF INVOCATION John WeilandAlmighty God, we ...
Nov 30- Come to Us, Abide with Us
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9fGxaqVJLg Welcome to Ivy Chapel UCC. Today is the First Sunday in Advent, when we begin preparing for the coming of the Holy Child whom God will send. May we all appreciate and receive God’s amazing gift to the world. Please join us for refreshments in Fellowship Hall following the Annual Meeting. All of the music is linked on the individual song titles below. WELCOME PRELUDE O Come, O Come Emmanuel Ethan Edwards- cello *CALL TO WORSHIP Linda LowryOne: In the wilderness, blaze a trail for God.All: Every valley shall be raised up.One: Every mountain shall be made low.All: And the glory of the Lord will ...
November 23 -Together in Christ
We apologize that today’s worship service was not live-streamed or recorded. If you would like a copy of the sermon manuscript, please contact our church office at ivychapelucc@ivychapel.org. All of the music for today’s worship can be found here or below on the individual hymn listings. Welcome to Ivy Chapel UCC – Today is Reign of Christ SundayWe gather today on the final Sunday of the Christian Church Year.May we come alive as Christ’s disciples and may our love for God continue growing forever.Praise God for the Eternal Reign of Christ. WELCOME PRELUDE Crown Him with Many Crowns arr. Cindy Berry(in the setting of ...
Nov 16-Infinite Possibilities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwYenJlCRI8 Welcome to Ivy Chapel UCCThy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Psalm 119:105 We are glad that you could join us today, Bible Presentation Sunday, as we share God’s Word with our young people. Please join us following worship for refreshments and fellowship. Please click here for a link to all of the music for today or below on individual songs. WELCOME PRELUDE How Firm a Foundation arr. Gilbert Martin *CALL TO WORSHIP -- Kathryn Kuntzman One: Sing praises to God on high, for glorious are God’s works!All: We will sing praises to the ends of the earth!One: Blessed is the One who comes to dwell among us.All: We rejoice in the salvation that God has provided!One: Let us worship the Lord with joy and thanksgiving!All: For He is our strength and our song! *HYMN Praise to the Lord, the Almighty #10 *PRAYER OF INVOCATION -- Kathryn KuntzmanGracious and Mighty God, we gather before You with ...
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Dec 7-Come to Us, Abide with UsWelcome to Ivy Chapel UCC. On this second Sunday of Advent, may God prepare... [Read more]
Nov 30- Come to Us, Abide with UsWelcome to Ivy Chapel UCC. Today is the First Sunday in Advent, when we begin... [Read more]
November 23 -Together in ChristWe apologize that today’s worship service was not live-streamed or recorded. If... [Read more]
News & Announcements
Advent
Come help us celebrate Advent season and the Birth of Christ beginning on Nov. 30th.Each Sunday we will celebrate the coming of Christ with the lighting of the Advent candles and the retelling of the story leading to the birth of Christ.Join us as we prepare the way each week:First Sunday of Advent- Nov. 30- HOPESecond Sunday of Advent- Dec. 7-PEACEThird... [Read more]
Advent Storytelling
All children of God no matter their age are invited to come together for Advent Storytelling on Wednesday, December 17th. Starting at 6 pm in the Sanctuary, all are welcome to take turns reading Christmas books aloud by the light of the Christmas tree. Afterwards we will enjoy pizza, cookies, and hot chocolate in Fellowship Hall. Come share the... [Read more]
“The Merry Mix-Up” Christmas Pageant
Christmas is getting close – can you believe it?The children’s Christmas pageant is always a highlight of the season at Ivy Chapel, so mark your calendar to come, hear the Christmas story told by our youth.The pageant takes place during our 10am worship on Dec. 21st.Need more information? Want to participate?Rehearsals will start Nov.30th during... [Read more]
Christmas Eve Services
We invite you to join us at 5:00 pm on Christmas Eve, December 24th for a special worship service as we celebrate the coming of the Christ child, “Emmanuel: God with Us”.Christmas Eve worship will feature stories of the birth of Christ through scripture lessons and Christmas Carols ending with singing “Silent Night”... [Read more]
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