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June 9 Worship Materials

June 9 Worship Materials

We invite you to join us for June 9 at 10:30 AM worship as we come together as a community embracing love and acceptance.

Led by Pastor Matt Braddock and Pastor Aubra Love, our worship service promises a meaningful experience of reflection, gratitude, and connection. Through inspiring music, heartfelt prayers, and thoughtful reflections, we honor the sacredness of every individual and the beauty of community as we celebrate our church volunteers.

Together, let us journey towards a more inclusive world where love knows no bounds.

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10AM Summer Worship Begins on June 16th

10AM Summer Worship Begins on June 16th

Worship Services in the summer months begin at 10AM! Our summer worship schedule begins next Sunday June 16th. Click here for details about the current service.

June 2 Worship Materials

June 2 Worship Materials

This Sunday’s Worship Service 
June 2, 2024 | 10:30 AM
Communion Sunday & Graduation Sunday
+ Annual Meeting Following Worship

 

Join Pastor Matt Braddock and Pastor Aubra Love this Sunday at 10:30am for worship, celebration and community. Colin Carmody (organist) will play “Opening Voluntary” by John Zundel and “The Ash Grove” (Sent Forth by God’s Blessing) by G. Winston Cassler. The Chancel Choir will sing “Ye Followers of the Lamb,” Shaker Song, arr. Edwin Earle Ferguson. Our Lay Reader this Sunday, Erin Furlong, will read Proverbs 3:6, and share a Moment for Stewardship (“Why is CCC my church? Why do I support it by pledging? My hope and blessing for our church…”). Pastor Matt Braddock and Pastor Aubra Love will lead the congregation in honoring and praying for our Graduating Seniors this year: Will Bland, Ryan P. Brown, Anais Jordan, and Ian Sellar (see bios below). Susan Gray will present the 2024 Ruth Richardson Scholarship to Ryan Taylor, on behalf of the Ruth Richardson Scholarship Committee (see details below). Pastor Matt Braddock will offer a meditation, “Against the Grain”, based on a reading of Mark 3:1-6. We will celebrate the the Sacrament of Holy Communion together, and offer our support to the Deacons Fund: “Communion Sunday gives us an opportunity to donate to support the Deacon’s Fund. The Deacons Fund is a separate fund from the Unified Budget and is used to support members of the church in times of financial need and is dispersed at the discretion of the Pastoral Team.”

After worship, please join us for Coffee Hour in the main lobby.

After coffee, please join us for our ANNUAL MEETING in the Sanctuary.


*Child/Kid Care is available in the playground (courtyard) on the lower level.*


Zoom attendees: stay logged into the same Zoom meeting (same as the Sunday worship link), if you plan to attend the Annual Meeting and vote. See instructions below.

 
Congratulations to our High School Graduates! 

Will Bland
Will is graduating from Thomas S. Wootton High School. Will plans to attend the University at Albany (SUNY) this fall to study Emergency Management and Homeland Security with a goal of aiding others after natural disasters at FEMA or a non-profit.

Ryan P. Brown
Ryan graduated from Brophy College Preparatory High School in Phoenix AZ. He is the son of John A Brown and nephew of Jim and Kristen Brown. He will attend Virginia Tech in the Fall.

Anais Jordan 
Anaïs grew up in this church: she was baptized here, attended Preschool at the Silver Spring Child Care Center, attended Sunday School and participated in the Youth Group including OWL and 3 Mission trips. She has had a wonderful experience at CCC over the years. Anaïs is graduating from Springbrook High School. She plans to attend McDaniel College in the fall and will study Kinesiology. She’ll spend the summer working in the Berkshires as a camp counselor at her favorite sleepaway camp, Chimney Corners Camp.

Ian Sellar
Ian is graduating from Montgomery Blair High School. Ian will be attending Purdue University in the fall, majoring in Supply Chain Management within the Daniels School of Business.

 
2024 Ruth Richardson Scholarship Award

 

Congratulations to Ryan Taylor, the recipient of the 2024 Ruth Richardson Scholarship! The $1000 scholarship will be presented this Sunday, June 2nd during worship, by Susan Gray on behalf of the Ruth Richardson Scholarship Committee (Marilyn Hall, Susan Gray, and Cindy Todd) — a volunteer committee within the Spiritual Formation engagement area at CCC.

Ryan Taylor
Ryan is a rising Junior at The College of William & Mary studying Government. He has previously worked at the Maryland Office of the Public Defender Juvenile Division, and is interning this summer at the Federal Public Defender for DC. He is the Secretary and Treasurer of the Conduct and Honor Advisor Program at William & Mary, an organization designed to help students advocate for themselves in the Conduct and Honor Process. He is also on the William & Mary Mock Trial Team, and was a volunteer counselor at Claggett Church Camp.

 

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May 26 Worship Materials

May 26 Worship Materials

This Sunday’s Worship Service 
May 26th, 2024 | 10:30 AM


Join Pastor Matt Braddock and Pastor Aubra Love this Sunday at 10:30am for worship and community. Performances by Skyler Foster, bass trombone, will include “Deep River,” Traditional, “Sérénade” from Sonatine voir Tuba and Piano by Jacques Castérède, and “Six Studies in English Folksong” by Ralph Vaughan Williams. Our Lay Reader this Sunday, Erma Barron, will read a Prayer of Invocation inspired by John 3:1-17, and share a Moment for Stewardship. Pastor Matt Braddock will offer a sermon, “A Midnight Meeting”, following a reading of John 3:1-17. To close the service, The Chancel Choir will perform “In Flanders Fields” by John Jacobson, Roger Emerson & Dr. John McCrae. After worship, please join us for Coffee Hour in the main lobby.
 

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Worship Materials for May 19, Pentecost

Worship Materials for May 19, Pentecost

On Pentecost, we wear RED

Pentecost marks the momentous occasion when the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles, igniting the flame of the Christian church and uniting diverse people under God’s love. This day reminds us of the Spirit’s power to bridge divides and give us the courage to share God’s grace in every language and culture.

Join us this Sunday at 10:30 AM for a special service. We’ll reflect on the significance of the Holy Spirit’s presence in our lives. We welcome The String Group, directed by Sarah Cotterill, which will add special music to our celebration.

In her homily titled “Speaking My Language,” Pastor Aubra Love will explore the profound impact of the Holy Spirit’s arrival at Pentecost and its relevance to our lives today.

We will also have a special dedication of the banner crafted by the women of CCC at the Spring 2024 Women’s Retreat.

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May 12 Worship Materials

May 12 Worship Materials


May 12th, 2024 | 10:30 AM
Mother’s Day


Join Pastor Matt Braddock and Pastor Aubra Love this Sunday at 10:30am as we celebrate Mother’s Day together, enjoy performances by the Intergenerational Orchestra and the Children’s Choir, and partake in a Native Plant Giveaway after worship.

CCC’s Intergenerational Orchestra will play “Ode to Joy” from Symphony No. 9. CCC’s Children’s Choir led by Spencer Clark will sing “I Often Go Walking”. In addition, Will Joseloff on violin will play “Andante” from Sonata No. 2 for Solo Violin by J.S. Bach, and “Liebesleid” by Fritz Kreisler accompanied by Lynne Joseloff, piano. Our Lay Reader this Sunday, Marti Hoffacker, will read Genesis 18:1-7 and Genesis 19:1-3, and Pastor Matt will offer a Sermon entitled “The Feast of Kindness: Embracing Strangers as Family”.

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Worship Materials for May 5

Worship Materials for May 5

Celebrating Pledge Sunday: A Special Communion Service

Join us this Sunday, May 5th, at 10:30 AM for a meaningful Communion service as we celebrate Pledge Sunday at Christ Congregational Church. This special occasion invites us to reflect on the significance of our community of faith and commit to supporting its mission and ministry in the year ahead.

Led by Pastor Matt Braddock and Pastor Aubra Love, our service will include uplifting music, inspiring prayers, and thoughtful reflections on the call to embody justice and compassion in our lives. As part of our worship, we’ll consecrate our pledges and offerings, trusting that they will further God’s work of love and justice in our world.

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a long-time member, all are welcome to join us in this celebration of faith, hope, and generosity. After the service, we invite you to join us for coffee and refreshments downstairs in the Social Hall, where we can continue our fellowship and connection as a community.

For those unable to attend in person, you can join us via Zoom. We look forward to worshiping with you and celebrating the spirit of giving and gratitude on Pledge Sunday. See you there!

 

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Worship Materials for April 28

Worship Materials for April 28

CCC welcomes you to worship as we celebrate the boundless love of God and the joy of community. Led by Pastors Matt Braddock and Aubra Love, our service features music by the Flute Ensemble and a sermon by Pastor Love. We look forward to seeing you. May you carry the spirit of love and community wherever you go.

After worship, we invite our members to stay for a special congregational meeting. For those who are joining on Zoom, we will use the same link as our worship service.

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Worship Materials for April 21 – Earth Day Celebration

Worship Materials for April 21 – Earth Day Celebration

April 21st at 10:30am
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Earth Day Celebration

Join Pastor Matt Braddock and Pastor Aubra Love this Sunday at 10:30am as we celebrate Earth Day and the Fourth Sunday of Easter. This Sunday we have a special Guest Speaker, Chris Eberly, Acting Director of Interfaith Partners of the Chesapeake (an organization CCC has a long working relationship with), who will offer a sermon entitled “Sea Change” based on Matthew 19:16-26. Leeann Irwin, from CCC Stewards of the Earth, will share a Land Acknowledgement statement and a Litany of Commitment for Creation Care. Lay Reader Alison Petersen will share a Reading, “LIFE!” By Marcelo Gleiser. Pastor Matt Braddock and Alison Petersen will lead a special Time With Children this Sunday. Musically this Sunday, Colin Carmody will perform “In dir ist Freude” by Johann Sebastian Bach on the organ, “Petals” by Colin Carmody on the piano, and “World O World” by Jacob Collier, arr. Colin Carmody, on the organ. CCC’s Chancel Choir will sing “The Earth Adorned” by Waldemar Åhlén.

After worship, please join us for coffee and refreshments downstairs in the Social Hall along with a Town Hall Meeting in the Social Hall immediately following worship/coffee hour, from 12pm to 1:30pm, for CCC members. The purpose of this meeting is to review the motion for the meeting on 4/28, ask questions, and understand the voting process. Child/kid care and light food provided.

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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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