October 18, 2026
John 12:20-26 NRSVUE
Fall is a natural time to look back and reflect on what we’ve been able to do over the last year. As we give thanks, we also prepare for the year to come. In this congregation, everything we do, we do together.
During October, we will focus on how we respond to God’s call to build a community of love together. We give money to make sure the church continues. We serve by rolling up our sleeves and doing tasks that make life better. We grow, always looking for the next right thing to do. Together, when each of us do what we can do, we build a community of love together. Finally, we will celebrate on October 25, bringing our 2027 pledges and rejoicing and what we are able to do together.
This last Sunday of the series, Pastor Meredith preaches on growing in various ways. Change is hard, and we don't usually like change but can you grow if you don't change? What can we let go of so that we are able to receive God's call for us going forward. How is God asking us to grow as congregation? How is God asking you to grow?