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April 14 Worship Materials

April 14 Worship Materials

This Sunday’s Worship Service 
April 14th at 10:30am 
Third Sunday of Easter 
 

Join Pastor Matt Braddock and Pastor Aubra Love this Sunday at 10:30am as we celebrate the Third Sunday of Easter together.  CCC’s Chancel Choir and Acoustic Band Players (ABP) will perform “Wings of a Dove” by Bob Ferguson (with Spencer Clark, soloist), “Take Your Shoes Off, Moses” by J. D. Jarvis, and “People Get Ready” by Curtis Mayfield!  Karen J. Hawk will be our Lay Reader, and we will have a Minute for Stewardship to kick off our stewardship season (which culminates on Pledge Consecration Sunday – May 5) during this service.  Pastor Aubra will share a Scripture Reading from Genesis 28, and Pastor Matt will offer a sermon entitled “The Way of Ascent and Descent” based on John 1:51.  After worship, please join us for coffee and refreshments downstairs in the Social Hall.

There will also be an information meeting by the Building Sale Task Force about an upcoming special congregational meeting to vote on a potential buyer for our church.

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April 7 Worship Materials

April 7 Worship Materials

This Sunday’s Worship Service 
April 7th at 10:30am 
Second Sunday of Easter 
Communion Sunday


Join Pastor Matt Braddock and Pastor Aubra Love this Sunday at 10:30am as we celebrate Communion Sunday together. This Second Sunday of Easter, we welcome to the pulpit our very own CCC member and seminarian Don Bruns, who will offer a sermon entitled “The Resurrection of the Beloved Son”. The sermon will be based on the story of Hagar and Ishmael from Genesis 16, which will be read by our Lay Reader this Sunday – and Don’s wife – Samantha Finstad.

Abe Laufer, on cello, will perform “Sarabande” from the 3rd Suite for Unaccompanied Cello, and “Gigue” from the 1st Suite for Unaccompanied Cello, by J. S. Bach. CCC’s Music Director Sam Wack will play “Home” by Ola Gjeilo on the piano.

After worship, please join us for coffee and refreshments downstairs in the Social Hall.

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Worship Materials for March 24 | 10:30 AM – Palm Sunday

Worship Materials for March 24 | 10:30 AM – Palm Sunday

Step into the beginning of Holy Week with us this Palm Sunday at Christ Congregational Church! We invite you to join us for a joyous celebration as we commemorate Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Our service will begin with the passing of the palms. Led by Pastor Matt Braddock and Pastor Aubra Love, our worship service will be filled with uplifting music, heartfelt prayers, and meaningful reflections on the significance of this special day in the Christian calendar. Experience the beauty of the season as we wave palm branches and sing praises to our Savior. Whether you’re a longtime member of our community or joining us for the first time, all are welcome to come and rejoice in the love and grace of Jesus Christ. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Worship Materials for March 17

Worship Materials for March 17

This Sunday’s Worship Service 
March 17th at 10:30am 
Fifth Sunday of Lent 

Join Pastor Aubra Love and Pastor Matt Braddock this Sunday at 10:30am as we mark the Fifth Sunday of Lent and continue our celebration of Women’s History Month. The Chancel Choir and Ingrid Baynes (soloist) will perform “Pie Jesu” from Requiem by Malcolm Archer. Cherry Hunsaker-Clark will be our Lay Reader this Sunday. Pastor Aubra Love will offer a Sermon entitled “Making Room for the Divine Free Spirit”. Finally, the Chancel Choir and Lynne Joseloff (flute) will perform “Still Be My Vision,” Traditional, arr. Mary McDonald. After the service, please join us for Coffee Hour in the Social Hall.

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Worship Materials for March 10

Worship Materials for March 10

Please join us for a heartfelt celebration filled with music, prayer, and reflection at Christ Congregational Church. As Pastor Matt Braddock and Pastor Aubra Love extend their warmest welcome, we invite you to experience the joy of community and worship with us.

Our service features music by the Acoustic Band Players.Through uplifting hymns like “I’ve Got the Joy, Joy, Joy” and reflective moments of prayer, we’ll unite in gratitude and praise.

We also have the honor of baptizing Ifedayo Tobias DaSilva into our Christian community, celebrating the gift of new life and God’s boundless grace. Together, we witness this sacred moment and reaffirm our commitment to love and support one another on our spiritual journeys.

We will also embrace the message of unity and love as consider what it means to walk in the way of love as followers of Christ. And as we offer our gifts and prayers, may we be inspired to live out our faith with compassion and generosity.

Whether in person or on Zoom, join us in fellowship and worship as we lift our voices in praise and seek to live out the love of Jesus in our lives. All are welcome, and we look forward to sharing this sacred time together.

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Worship Materials for March 3

Worship Materials for March 3

We invite you to join us for a vibrant celebration on the third Sunday of Lent, as we observe Communion Sunday alongside Scout Sunday, while also honoring Women’s History Month at Christ Congregational Church. Pastor Matt Braddock and Pastor Aubra Love extend a warm welcome, inviting all to experience our inclusive community where diversity is celebrated. Through prayers led by our Scouts, songs of praise, and reflections on unity, we’ll come together in worship, embracing the spirit of compassion and inclusion.

As we share in the Sacrament of Communion and participate in the offering to support the Deacons Fund, we’re reminded of our interconnectedness and the importance of extending love and assistance to those in need. Join us in fellowship as we celebrate Women’s History Month and Scout Sunday, embodying the values of unity, service, and inclusion in our worship together.

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February 25 Worship Materials

February 25 Worship Materials

Pastor Matt and Pastor Aubra invite you to join us in a vibrant celebration on the final Sunday of Black History Month at Christ Congregational Church. We’ll be uplifted by the soul-stirring melodies of the Chancel Choir and aided by lay reader, Karen Hawk.

Our special guest, Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons, communications director at the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Freedom, will deliver an interactive homily with Carlean Ponder that will inspire us to embody the spirit of liberation and equality that defines Black history. Guthrie’s insightful message will draw from his vast experience in advocating for religious freedom and social justice, inspiring us to take action and make a difference in our world.

Throughout the service, we’ll engage in prayer, reflection, and song, lifting our voices in praise and solidarity. more just and equitable world for all.

Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons is the communications director at the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Freedom. He leads the organization’s marketing and media strategies to grow, diversify and inspire BJC’s audience to advance faith freedom for all. Prior to BJC, Graves-Fitzsimmons was a fellow at the Center for American Progress, where he worked on religious liberty policy and faith-based advocacy across CAP’s various issue areas. He previously served as associate director of the Rights and Inclusion Collaborative at ReThink Media and faith coordinator at the National Immigration Forum. He is the author of Just Faith: Reclaiming Progressive Christianity (Broadleaf Books, 2020) and has written for national news outlets including NBC News, CNN and The Washington Post. Graves-Fitzsimmons earned his undergraduate degree from American University in Washington, D.C., and his Master of Divinity degree from Union Theological Seminary in New York City. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry in Prophetic Leadership degree from Iliff School of Theology in Denver, Colorado. Graves-Fitzsimmons has served as a deacon and Bible study teacher at Highland Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky. Originally from Houston, Texas, he lives with his husband in Washington, D.C.

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Celebration of Life for Steve Jordan

Celebration of Life for Steve Jordan

A Celebration of the Life of Stephen Jordan will be held at CCC on Saturday, February 17.

10:00 AM : Wake in the Sanctuary

11:00 AM: Memorial Service

1:00 PM: Burial and Committal at Parklawn Cemetary

2:00 PM: Repast at Christ Congregational Church

The 11 AM Memorial will be streamed on Zoom. CLICK HERE for the link.

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February 18 Worship Materials

February 18 Worship Materials

Join us for a vibrant worship experience at Christ Congregational Church on February 18, 2024, at 10:30 AM as we celebrate Black History Month and observe the first Sunday in Lent. Led by Pastor Aubra Love and Pastor Matt Braddock, our inclusive community of spiritual seekers honors and celebrates people of all races, cultures, ages, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a returning member, you are warmly welcomed to join us. Experience soul-stirring music with Megan Repoley, thought-provoking readings, and a powerful sermon on “God’s Rainbow Covenant of Fidelity” by Pastor Aubra Love. We will also celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism as we welcome Gwyndolyn Ivy Rose Sundell into our community of faith.

After the service, join us for coffee hour and stay for a special Listening and Learning Session as we engage in important discussions about the future of our church.

Visit cccsilverspring.org for Zoom login instructions and more information. We look forward to sharing this sacred journey with you

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February 4 Worship Materials

February 4 Worship Materials

Embark on a dynamic and inviting worship experience led by Pastors Matt Braddock and Aubra Love. From soul-stirring preludes to uplifting hymns, this service is an open invitation to embrace the divine with tender hearts. Don Bruns, the Lay Reader, sets the tone for a warm and welcoming assembly, urging the community to intertwine in shared grace. Engaging scripture readings unfold like a sacred narrative, connecting the congregation to the rich tapestry of the Christian story. Pastor Matt Braddock’s meditation entitled “Benedictions” adds depth, emphasizing the power of strength in our lives. The Sacrament of Communion, celebrated with radical hospitality, becomes a moment of shared grace and connection. Please join us for a dynamic encounter with the divine, an open invitation to all seeking spiritual connection and community.

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