Pentecost and Trinity Sundays~ and then into Ordinary Time ~
The Longest Church Season!
Spring ~ Summer ~ Fall
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During the Summer of 2019, we are following our own course of scripture readings, not guided by the Lectionary. Please check the button above on the left , "WAY BEYOND THE LECTIONARY" for more info. Every year, sometime in spring, as trees leaf out, flowers bloom, grass greens and black flies swarm, the church moves through a transition as well. The seven week long Easter season transitions into Ordinary Sundays during two significant days; the Sundays of Pentecost and Trinity (June 9 & 16, 2019). We then move into Ordinary Time, which in 2019 extends from June 23 until November 17, 2019. On November 24 we will observe Thanksgiving Sunday, which will mark the end of a Church year. On December 1, 2019 a new year begins with the first Sunday in Advent.
The Presbyterian Symbol to the left captures the meaning behind these many Sundays from June through November. Contained within the Symbol are many sub-symbols. The flames and descending dove represent Pentecost. The three sections which make up the main beam and cross arms of the cross, represent the Trinity. Embedded into the center of the cross can be seen both a chalice and a bowl, representing the sacraments of Baptism and the Lord's Supper. The wings of the dove represent loaves of bread and the body of the dove is in the shape of the fish, reminding us of the feeding of the 5000. Finally we see the top layer of the cross arms as an open book or the Bible, for as the people of faith we are to hear the Word of God and Christ. |
Join us for Worship at KCPC Every Sunday. We offer two services.
8:15 a.m. The Weekly Lord's Supper Service
Begun in 2006, this casual and informal service provides an alternative to the 10:00 Service. Our motto is "Come in Jeans at 8:15," and we mean it. Have something planned which takes up most of the day but don't want to miss worship? Our 8:15 service could solve that challenge. The service is always complete by 9:00 a.m., leaving the bulk of the morning and the remainder of the day to complete a project, go for a hike, hit the ski slopes, take in a round of golf, go fishing, etc.! The possibilities are limitless.
The highlight of the service is the Lord's Supper which is observed every Sunday. We gather as a group in front of the communion table to receive this sacrament from our Lord. We also hear the Word of God proclaimed, share in prayer, praise, scripture reading, and sing two hymns. Occasionally guest musicians provide special selections. The 8:15 service is not held on "Fat Sunday," the Sunday after Christmas Eve, and other times as announced. |
10:00 a.m. The Traditional Plus* Service
The 10:00 is a more formal service with the traditional elements of hymn singing, unison readings and prayers, scripture readings, and the Lord's Supper is observed generally on the first Sunday of each month. Our adult chancel choir sings most Sundays September through the end of May.
* "Plus" speaks to the fact that on occasion we are not adverse to shaping our worship in some form other than the traditional way. Several times a year the service might have a more "contemporary" feel, drama might be utilized, or there will be more youth leadership. Speaking of children, they are an integral part of this hour. They begin in worship, then the Pre. K through 5th grade come forward for a "Time with the Children." Afterward, they and Middle School students are dismissed to Sunday School. It is during this hour that our Hand Bell Choir often provides additional musical leadership within the service. |
Special Worship Opportunities in 2019:
Fat Sunday: A Unique KCPC Tradition started in 2013, The Sanctuary, March 3 at 10:00 a.m.
Ash Wednesday: An Ecumenical Service at Our Lady of Fatama on March 6 at 7:00 p.m.
Palm Sunday: The Sanctuary, April 14 at 8:15 & 10:00 a.m.
Maundy Thursday Communion and Renewal of Baptismal Vows: The Sanctuary, April 18 at 7:00 p.m.
Good Friday: An Ecumenical Service at Saint Andrews, April 19 at 12:00 noon
Easter Morning: The Sanctuary, April 21 at 8:15 & 10:00 a.m.
Yard Sale Sunday: The Sanctuary, May 26 at 8:15 & 10:00 a.m.
The Day of Pentecost: The Sanctuary, June 9 at 8:15 & 10:00 a.m.
National Sunday: The Sanctuary, July 7 at 8:15 & 10:00 a.m.
Service of Remembrance: TBA
World Communion Sunday: The Sanctuary, October 6 at 8:15 & 10:00 a.m.
All Saints' Sunday: The Sanctuary, November 3 at 8:15 & 10:00 a.m.
Lessons & Carols: An Ecumenical Service at First Baptist, December 15 at 4:00 p.m.
Children's Christmas Pageant: The Sanctuary, December 22 at 10:00 a.m.
Christmas Eve Services: The Sanctuary, Tuesday December 24 at 5:00 & 7:00 p.m.
The Twelve Days of Christmas Service: The Sanctuary, December 29 at 10:00 a.m. (no 8:15 Service)
Fat Sunday: A Unique KCPC Tradition started in 2013, The Sanctuary, March 3 at 10:00 a.m.
Ash Wednesday: An Ecumenical Service at Our Lady of Fatama on March 6 at 7:00 p.m.
Palm Sunday: The Sanctuary, April 14 at 8:15 & 10:00 a.m.
Maundy Thursday Communion and Renewal of Baptismal Vows: The Sanctuary, April 18 at 7:00 p.m.
Good Friday: An Ecumenical Service at Saint Andrews, April 19 at 12:00 noon
Easter Morning: The Sanctuary, April 21 at 8:15 & 10:00 a.m.
Yard Sale Sunday: The Sanctuary, May 26 at 8:15 & 10:00 a.m.
The Day of Pentecost: The Sanctuary, June 9 at 8:15 & 10:00 a.m.
National Sunday: The Sanctuary, July 7 at 8:15 & 10:00 a.m.
Service of Remembrance: TBA
World Communion Sunday: The Sanctuary, October 6 at 8:15 & 10:00 a.m.
All Saints' Sunday: The Sanctuary, November 3 at 8:15 & 10:00 a.m.
Lessons & Carols: An Ecumenical Service at First Baptist, December 15 at 4:00 p.m.
Children's Christmas Pageant: The Sanctuary, December 22 at 10:00 a.m.
Christmas Eve Services: The Sanctuary, Tuesday December 24 at 5:00 & 7:00 p.m.
The Twelve Days of Christmas Service: The Sanctuary, December 29 at 10:00 a.m. (no 8:15 Service)
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