Go Tell it On the Mountain!John the Baptist (Part I)December 3, 2023 Even before Jesus is born, we hear the joyful proclamation of his birth. We hear it when the angel first visits Mary, and then again when Mary visits Elizabeth. We hear it in Joseph’s dream, and in the song Zechariah sings to celebrate the birth...Read More
Christ the King SundayNovember 26, 2023 Next Sunday, December 3, is the first Sunday of Advent, when we begin our Journey towards Bethlehem and the celebration of the birth of Christ. The first Sunday of Advent is the first Sunday of the Christian liturgical year. That makes this Sunday, November 26, the last Sunday of our current...Read More
In this season of Thanksgiving, our thoughts turn to God’s abundant gifts to us as individuals, and as a congregation. Join us as we celebrate the many ways that God has blessed us at JUPC, and as we consider how God is inviting us to share those blessings by offering our time, talents, and treasure in service to...Read More
The Choice After 40 years of wandering in the wilderness, the Hebrew people finally crossed the Jordan River to settle in the Promised Land. Now, their leader Joshua gathered them at the ancient site of Shechem, where God first spoke that promise to Father Abraham. Would they live as God’s covenant people in the Promised Land?Join us...Read More
Wading into the Floodwaters After 40 years of wandering in the wilderness, the Promised Land was in sight. But between the Hebrew people and the land of Canaan lay an obstacle – the surging waters of the River Jordan. There was no bridge. They had no boat. Would they trust their new leader, Joshua, and follow God’s...Read More
Quotable: Week 7(Words of Inspiration from Philippians) Some of our favorite Bible verses come from Paul’s letter to the Philippians! Written from prison by a man who longed to visit his most beloved congregation, Paul’s letter to the Philippians is filled with words of inspiration and encouragement. Throughout the fall, we’ve taken a look at some...Read More
Quotable: Week 6(Words of Inspiration from Philippians) Some of our favorite Bible verses come from Paul’s letter to the Philippians! Written from prison by a man who longed to visit his most beloved congregation, Paul’s letter to the Philippians is filled with words of inspiration and encouragement. Throughout the fall, we’ll take a look at some...Read More
Quotable: Week 5(Words of Inspiration from Philippians) Some of our favorite Bible verses come from Paul’s letter to the Philippians! Written from prison by a man who longed to visit his most beloved congregation, Paul’s letter to the Philippians is filled with words of inspiration and encouragement.Throughout the fall, we’ll take a look at some of...Read More
On World Communion Sunday, we join together in spirit with brothers and sisters around the globe to celebrate the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. We remember our unity in Christ and anticipate the day when we shall feast together in the presence of God. How fitting that our key Scripture verse also leads us to look...Read More
Everyone is invited to join us in the parking lot for casual worship and communion around our picnic tables at 11:00, followed by food and fun! Hamburgers, hot dogs, vegan hot dogs, chicken, chicken tenders, pasta salad, baked beans, coleslaw, mac & cheese, fruit salad, iced tea, lemonade, water, and juice boxes will be provided. ...Read More
