Mount Olivet UMC

Amid the swirl and uncertainty of life today, we find comfort and hope in the truth of Jesus Christ, and the promise of a kingdom of righteousness and peace beyond the challenges of this world.

Welcome to worship at Mount Olivet! In this season of change and unrest, we are mindful that Jesus is the same yesterday and today and forever. May you find a respite here. May you be met by Jesus here. May you be strengthened here to meet the day ahead, boldly and courageously, undergirded by the love of Christ.

Welcome to worship at Mount Olivet! We are mindful, today and always, that God is bigger than any nation, that Jesus is our ultimate leader, and that the Spirit sustains us in gentle ways both great and small. We gather this morning as a community of faith to offer our prayers and praise to God. We are together and God is with us.

Welcome to worship at Mount Olivet! We are remembering our saints and the rich history of those who have come before us. As we begin a season of stewardship, we are mindful of the generations of faithful people who came before us to bear a witness of Christian community on Glebe Rd. We hope you find the spirit of Christ among us in this place!

Welcome to worship at Mount Olivet! We hope you experience the presence of Christ among this congregation. This Sunday we are contemplating the offering of Christ’s life and sacrificial love. In what ways might God be calling us to give of ourselves?

Welcome to worship at Mount Olivet! We are continuing to ponder the Book of Job. The suffering of Job is so great and his anger and frustration toward God is palpable. Regardless of what we endure, we can offer up both our praise and our grumblings to a God who will hear and receive them.

Welcome to worship at Mount Olivet! Today and next Sunday we are going to consider the story of Job. This story gives us a chance to challenge our thinking about suffering, faith, God and divine justice.

Welcome to worship at Mount Olivet! We are celebrating World Communion Sunday today when Protestant churches around the world contemplate our unity around the Table of our Lord. As we receive the bread and cup this morning, we are mindful that we are part of a world wide body of believers, united in our love of Christ.

Welcome to worship at Mount Olivet! Today we are exploring the story of Esther. This fairy tale of the Bible informs us of the various ways that God is at work, sometimes undetected, in our lives and in the world. Esther is “called for such a time as this.” What are the ways God might be calling you today?

Welcome to worship at Mount Olivet! In today’s scripture passage, the disciples are caught in a power struggle, arguing over who among them is the greatest. In response, Jesus draws a little child to himself, teaching that greatness comes from serving those who are most vulnerable. Let us draw near to God, trusting that God will draw near to us.

Our scripture today uses various images to illustrate how damaging and hurtful the way we speak to and about others can be. Not only are we to control our speech, but what we say and how we say it are to reflect our faith.

Welcome to worship at Mount Olivet! As we approach these cooler, crisper days, we are thinking about our faith and actions. The book of James encourages us to have a faith of works and action. As we enter into this space, how are we greeting and treating one another? Are there ways we can love our neighbors better? Are we showing our love of God with our lives?

Welcome to Mount Olivet! Today we are thinking about Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus. He encourages them to take on the “armor of God.” While we might think of military images, Paul is brilliantly overturning tools of oppression. May we also hold strong to faith in the face of stress and despair, knowing that God is with us and we are together!

Welcome to worship at Mount Olivet! We are contemplating Jesus’ claim that he is the bread of heaven. We are hungry and we long for that which sustains us. Jesus reminds us that, just as God did so long ago, he continues to take care of us and nourish us. As we celebrate worship together and celebrate Communion, we are thinking of our call to be one bread and one body.

Welcome to worship at Mount Olivet! In today’s scripture Jesus refers to himself as the Bread of Life, making the connection back to the manna the Israelites ate as they wandered in the dessert. We are hungry and we long for that which sustains us. Jesus reminds us that, just as God did so long ago, he continues to take care of us and nourish us.

Welcome to worship at Mount Olivet! In today’s scripture Jesus refers to himself as the Bread of Life, making the connection back to the manna the Israelites ate as they wandered in the dessert. We are hungry and we long for that which sustains us. Jesus reminds us that, just as God did so long ago, he continues to take care of us and nourish us.

Welcome to worship at Mount Olivet! This morning we are thinking about Jesus multiplying loaves and fishes to feed the multitude. We often have an attitude of scarcity rather than abundance, but out of small gifts Jesus is able to feed a crowd. We hope you find spiritual nourishment and strength for the journey of life.

Good morning and welcome to worship! We are glad you have joined us. Thanks for your patience with the heat here in the sanctuary. Our lesson today will take us out on the water! Maybe that will help cool us off!

Welcome to worship at Mount Olivet! We thank you for your patience in bearing with us through this unusually warm season. Today we are thinking about Mark’s account of John the Baptist’s death. This is not a fun, breezy story for summer, but a story of failed opportunities for courage and justice. Together we hope to find courage to stand for justice and work for peace in our world. May God’s grac...

Welcome to worship at Mount Olivet! We are so glad you have joined us this morning. We are journeying with Jesus through the gospel of Mark. As we worship this God of abundant love, may this time together be an encouragement to you.

Welcome to worship at Mount Olivet! We are journeying with Jesus through the gospel of Mark. As Jesus teaches and preaches, he gives us a lesson on the ways that God’s healing love crosses our human-imposed boundaries. As we worship this God of abundant love together, we hope you feel the warm welcome of this community of faith!

May you find a welcome here: a place to quiet your mind and to rest for a while. May you experience the deep, abiding peace of Christ, which has the power to soothe your soul and to spur you to act for justice and mercy in the world.

Welcome to worship at Mount Olivet! We are thinking about the mustard seed growing into a large plant. It may be surprising that Jesus finds the power of God better imaged in a tiny, no-account seed. It’s not the way we expect divine activity to look. Yet the tree of life is here, in the cross around which we gather, the true vine that nourishes us with its fruit in the cup we share. It may not ap...

Welcome to Mount Olivet on this special Pride Sunday! We are proud to be a welcoming and affirming church. Today, we celebrate the first Pride Month since the UMC reversed its 40-year ban on queer clergy and same-gender weddings. Join us as we explore how Scripture guides us in seeking justice and adapting ancient laws to modern contexts, drawing inspiration from the story of the daughters of Zelo...

Welcome to worship at Mount Olivet! We are so glad you are joining us in fellowship and praise as we begin the transition towards Summer. Marked by the graduations and departures this season is one of transitions in the life of our community. Yet even in the midst of great change we remain convinced that nothing can separate us from the love of God we have in Jesus. We pray blessings upon you and...