Events for March 2026

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Dear friends in Christ, This week we’re going to talk about Jeffrey Epstein and the Epstein Files. This is a difficult topic and not one that churches often address from the pulpit. But the Bible actually has much to say on the topic of harming children and sexual violence, and we will be reading multiple passages that speak to this.…

On March 7, 2026 at 9 AM we will gather in the Fellowship Hall for Bible Study, where we will look at the historical conflict between Creationism and Evolution. When we lay the book of Genesis side-by-side with Darwin’s Origin of Species, we uncover much less conflict than we have been led to believe.

Dear friends in Christ, In the gospels, Jesus teaches us his disciples how to pray. We are familiar with the “Lord’s Prayer” or the “Our Father,” or in our church we call it, “The prayer that Jesus taught us.” We know this prayer well and many of us recite it every Sunday at church. But it has much more to…

Sunday, March 8 the LA Marathon will be running past our front door. As is our tradition, we will gather instead that weekend on Saturday, March 7 at 11 AM and then stay home to watch the LA Marathon from the comfort of our own living rooms on Sunday. Zoom will also be available on Saturday using your standard personalized…

On March 8, many roads throughout Los Angeles will be closed either partially or fully, starting as early as 3am for the ASICS Los Angeles Marathon. CLICK HERE to view the map and road closure schedules.

This Saturday, March 14, we will gather for our Knitting Ministry and potluck brunch from 9 AM to 12 N in the Fellowship Hall. We will be making Easter bonnets for our Easter bonnet parade, and all are welcome to join us.  

Dear friends in Christ, The concept of Salvation is central to our faith, but what does it really mean? The passage we will read this Sunday references “those who were being saved,” and describes a beloved community. Who were these people, and what was happening on their faith journey? Only a few years later, Paul addresses a beloved community that…

Online Edition Sunday, March 15 | 3:00 – 5:30 pm Zoom | Interactive, Cameras-On Gathering Register by March 13 CLICK HERE to learn more

Saturday, March 21 from 9 AM – 12 N - Easter Bonnet Making Party in the Fellowship Hall. Bring snacks to share and all of your most fabulous design ideas. All supplies will be provided.

Dear friends in Christ, As we approach Holy Week, the stories in the gospels revolve around Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem, where his arrival causes quite a stir. As we watch the No Kings movement continue to grow here in the United States, I am reminded of how many times Jesus declined any aspirations to be king, and how many people…

Sunday, March 29, 2026 – Palm Sunday Service with a Parade of Palms beginning at 11 AM.

Dear friends in Christ, On Palm Sunday we celebrate Jesus’ triumphal arrival in Jerusalem, which was anything but. People expected a king, Jesus refused royal titles. People expected a cavalry, Jesus arrived on a donkey. People expected an army, Jesus arrived with a rag- tag group of apostles. People expected a coup, Jesus steered clear of the political leaders. How…

Sunday, April 5, 2026 – Easter Sunday – Worship starts at 11 AM Please wear your fanciest Easter Bonnet for our Easter Bonnet Parade. We will have fancy Easter bonnets available on Easter Sunday for you to wear. Suggested donation $10, but no one will be turned away due to lack of funds.

Dear friends in Christ, The resurrection of Jesus is the cornerstone of our faith. Please join us as we celebrate Christ’s resurrection. We will display our Memorial Lily Garden, enjoy an Easter Bonnet Parade, and gather after worship for a festive reception. We will look forward to seeing you there! Many blessings, Pastor Tracy This Sunday there will be no…