MINISTRIES
MINISTRIES
There is a ministry for everyone
Thank you to Tom Rusch and Cooper Wood who played keyboard during November, and who both accompanied the choir, as well.
Senior Choir-continues to rehearse at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings. We rehearse and sing in service almost weekly, but there will be some pre-planned days off. We can always use additional singers and you do not have to make a weekly commitment to be a part of the choir. High school aged and above are welcome.
Stories from the Music
Recently the choir sang the anthem, “When There’s Trust in the Room.” The text was written by John Thornburg in 2012 for the members of HOLY CITY, a community of creativity made up entirely of members of The Hymn Society in the US and Canada. They were purposed to create liturgies about what it means to be called, how to value the spiritual gifts, and how to engage in the ministry of justice and peace. At the close of one of their gatherings, one of participants commented “Well, when there’s trust in the room, lots of things are possible.” John took that phrase as the basis of the text of this song.
Mark Miller was the music composer and has a passion for building community through music. He adheres to Cornel West’s belief that “Justice is what love looks like in public.” His sacred music is widely published and sung by communities of faith around the world. You can find numerous YouTube recordings his music.
This song is available as a congregational song, in addition to being a choir anthem.
Social Justice Team
Our Social Justice Team started meeting on March 24th. Our number one concern was "Poverty and Homelessness."
This group determined a feasible goal would be to look into establishing a warming shelter to provide a hospitable place in Watertown for those out in the cold.
* You are invited to the next Social Justice Team meeting on Sunday, December 15th 11:30 a.m. at our church. Contact the church office with questions .
Intentional Faith Formation:
Peace and Justice Issues in Palestine and Israel
Sundays at 9:00 a.m. December 8, 15, 22nd
Pastor Chris will offer a three-session adult education opportunity on peace and justice issues in Palestine and Israel. The class will meet at 9 a.m. (Sunday school time) on Sundays, December 8, 15, and 22
Watch this space for upcoming information.
Children Ministry
Sunday School: Preschool through 5th grade
Sundays at 9 a.m.
Sunday School has started! We will be having fun starting at 9am on Sundays. If you are interested in teaching Sunday School, please see me. I would like to set up a rotation for teachers.
Youth Group
For Middle School and High Schooll
If you are interested in participating in Youth Group, please let me know! We would be meeting on Tuesday or Wednesday evenings, or Sundays after church.
Melissa Mattke,
The Confirmation Experience
Watch this space for 2024-25 school year.