Epworth United Methodist Church

Celebrating Pride; Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-5; Message: Greetings from the Promised Land; Video Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Erin Adachi-Kriege, Emilie Bergmann, Paloma Campi, Melani Gantes, Margot Hanson, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Charles Lynch, Aimee Reeder, Gregg Richardson, Charlotte Rubens; Extra special thanks to the “Church Ladies” for our prelude m...

Honoring Juneteenth; Preacher: Michael Martin; Scripture: Luke 10:25-37; Message: The Third Reconstruction; Contributors: Rev. Kristin Stoneking, Rev. Jerry Asheim, Rev. Carletta Aston, Anjuli Arreola-Burl, Don Arreola-Burl, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Charles Lynch, Randall Miller, Mary Norwood, Chris Poston, Albert Sammons, Jr., Dianne Rush Woods

Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1, Psalm 130; Message: The Church is Intergenerational; Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Cathryn Bruno, LeRoy Howard, Susan Jardin, Katie Johnson, Judy Kriege, Charles Lynch, Peter Ngong, Rosalie & Huston

Honoring Graduates; Peace with Justice Sunday; Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: John 3:1-17; Message: The Church Marks Milestones Together; Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Cathryn Bruno, Dana Buntrock, Paloma Campi, Greg Downs, Danica Elliott, Melani Gantes, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Orion Lacey, Charles Lynch

Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Acts 2:1-21; Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Jonah Arreola-Burl, Cathryn Bruno, Annette Cayot, Emory, Justine Esomonu, Rafael Ferreira & Louise Junker and family, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Eda Naranjo, Chris Poston, Martin Poz-Perez, Aimee Reeder, Albert Sammons, Jr., Kelly Trego, Becky Wheat

Ascension Sunday; Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Luke 24: 44-53; Video Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Molly Brostrom, Cathryn Bruno, Annette Cayot, Danica Elliott, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Jamuel Starkey, Brit Toven-Lindsey

Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: John 15:9, 11-15a; Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Cathryn Bruno, Steve Coambs, Deborah Crawford, Danica Elliott, Melani Gantes, Margot Hanson, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Charles Lynch, Eda Naranjo

Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: Acts 8:26-39; Video Contributors: Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Rev. Carletta Aston, Tamara Bock, Cathryn Bruno, Melani Gantes, Margot Hanson, Susan Jardin, Michael Martin, Ethan Toven-Lindsey.

Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Scripture: John 10:11-17, 1 John 3:16-18, 23-24; Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Erin Adachi Kriege, Jonah Arreola-Burl, Cathryn Bruno, Melanie Green, Margot Hanson, Susan Jardin, Janene Kuan, Charles Lynch, Randall Miller, Albert Sammons, Jr., Frank Stone, Jim & Jeanne Strathdee, Katherine Whitney, Susan Willm; Extra special thanks to MaAn Barcelo and Chris Baet...

Orion Lacey is our preacher this week. Orion's sermon, called "And the Story Goes On," will weave the story of Jesus' calling the first disciples (Luke 5:1-11) with the wisdom passed down through stories from his ancestors; Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Connie Adachi, Merrie Bunt, Cathryn Bruno, Annette Cayot, Susan Jardin, Pam Kerr, Judy Kriege, Michael Martin, Albert Sammons Jr., Susan Willm.

Preacher: Rev. Ron Parker; Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Connie Adachi, Merrie Bunt, Judy Cayot, Judy Kriege, Susan Jardin, Aeri Lee, Caroline Lee, Chris Poston, Becky Wheat. “Dare to Dance Again” courtesy Dr. Marcia McFee & Chuck Bell, Worship Design Studio.

Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Message: "Risking Joy"; Scripture: John 20:1-18; Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Michele Arreola-Burl, Cathryn Bruno, Margot Hanson, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Orion Lacey, Eiji Miura, Sally Nasman, Susan Willm, Dianne Rush Woods Handbell Ringers: Chris Baetge, Citlali & Eda Naranjo, Paul & Sally Nasman, Cathy Travlos

Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Message: "The Garden: Risking Temptation"; Scripture: Mark 14:32-42; Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Carol Baumbauer, Cathryn Bruno, Annette Cayot, Margot Hanson, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Orion Lacey, Carrie Portis, Chris Poston, Albert Sammons Jr., Max Sisk-Hilton

Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Message: "The Last Supper: Risking the Loss of Friends"; Scripture: John 13:1-16

Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Message: "The First Dinner: Risking Rejection"; Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Message: "The Teaching: Risking Challenge"; Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Message: "The Temple: Risking Righteous Anger"; Scripture: Mark 11:15-19

Guest Preacher: Rev. David Ourisman; Message: "The Parade: Risking Reputation"; Scripture: Mark 11:7-10

Guest Preacher: Rev. Staci Current, Bay District Superintendent; Message: "Troubling the Narrative"; Scripture: Acts 10:9-16, 24-25, 34-35

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-12; Guest Preacher: Dianne Rush Woods; Dianne will preach and sing, with a message "This I Believe," rooted in Isaiah 58:6-12, and favorite hymns "We'll Understand it Better By and By" and "The Times They are a-Changing."; Also lending their voices and instruments in music this week are Caroline Lee, Charles Lynch, Eiji Miura, Chris Poston, and Rev. Jerry Asheim.

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-20 & Luke 10:38-42; Guest Preacher: Mikko Jokela; Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Anjuli Arreola-Burl, Jonah Arreola-Burl, Susan Jardin, Tenesha Jerrels, Meilin Jokela, Judy Kriege, Janene Kuan, Charles Lynch, Eiji Miura, Chris Poston, Julian Schroeder, Rory Schroeder, Barbara Stone, Rev. Frank Stone, Rev. Kristin Stoneking, Dianne Rush Woods

Sunday, January 24, 2021 - Third Sunday after Epiphany; Scripture: Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Margot Hanson, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Alina McVey, Zachary McVey, Eiji Miura, Rory Schroeder, Juliet Sisk-Hilton, Barbara Stone, Rev. Frank Stone

Sunday, January 17, 2021 - Human Relations Day; Scripture: John 1:43-51; Guest Preacher: Rev. Phil Lawson; Contributors: Connie Adachi, Rev. Jerry Asheim, Tamara Bock, Jzenae Coates, Diane Downs, Gabby Downs, Susan Jardin, Judy Kriege, Orion Lacey, Michael Martin, Chris Poston, Albert Sammons, Jr., Rev. Kristin Stoneking

Epiphany Sunday - January 10, 2021; Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12; Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking; Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Caroline Lee, Aeri Lee, Margot Hanson, Susan Jardin, Carole Klokkevold, Judy Kriege, Orion Lacey, Alina McVey

Second Sunday after Christmas - Year-in-Review; Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7; Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking