April 2, 2026 – Maundy Thursday Scripture: John 13:1-35 On his final night, Jesus gathers with his closest friends around a shared table. He knows what’s coming—betrayal, denial, abandonment—yet he washes feet, breaks bread, and offers the cup. Even knowing what Judas will do, Jesus does not turn him away. He serves him. He loves […]
You are invited to this simple Tenebrae-style service with people from several Chelsea-area churches. Tenebrae is a Latin word meaning “darkness.” While the sanctuary begins in the light, as the service unfolds, candles are extinguished, and the sanctuary grows darker as we near the cross, Jesus’ final moments, and the tomb. The visuals, songs, scripture […]
Fair Trade Coffee sales will take place on April 12 between the 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. worship services in the Social Hall. Proceeds from this sale will support an important mission connected to Michigan State University’s College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP). We are joining University United Methodist Church in East Lansing in supporting this program, […]
We’ve all been to Emmaus. Maybe not physically, but we know that road—the place where hope fades and disappointment takes over. In Luke’s Easter story, the disciples walk with heavy hearts, believing everything they hoped for is gone. Yet Jesus is right beside them… even when they don’t recognize him. That’s often our story, too. […]
Love Your Neighbor is based on the story in Luke 10: 25-37 known to many as “The Good Samaritan”. This story may be new. It is difficult to know if the religious expert who asked Jesus,’ who is my neighbor’ was asking insincerity or if he was attempting to trick Jesus. No matter, Jesus uses […]