Welcome to Tolt Congregational United Church of Christ

04/04/2009

Welcome to the Tolt UCC Congregational Church. We will soon launch our new website, so please check back again!  Follow the links above for information regarding our Holy Week and Easter services.

We are a progressive Christian church, led by Christ, and we are continually learning new ways of understanding what it means to follow the teachings and example of Jesus. All are welcome here as we “journey in faith,” and “grow in spirit.” Come as you are - we do!

 

Our Mission Statement

December 17, 2007
We warmly welcome all people. We are a dynamic congregation that embraces all cultures and races. Out of joy, we are committed to deepening faith and building relationships. We are an open and affirming community guided by the teachings of Jesus to:

 

  • Come together as seekers who encourage our unique spiritual journeys through worship that is grounded on traditional foundations;
  • Foster fellowship, personal love, consciousness, and a deep understanding of our connection with others;
  • Educate, nurture, and guide, while providing a safe and healing environment for children, youth, and adults;
  • Share in the service and care of the greater community;
  • Embrace responsibility for nature and Earth ministry, emphasizing the worth and dignity of all life.

 

All persons – of every race, ethnic background, economic status, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or personal ability – are equally affirmed and welcomed into worship, membership, leadership and employment.



Holy Week and Easter Services

April 04, 2009

Sunday April 5, 2009

Palm/Passion Sunday

Palms to Passion - The only way "to" is "through"

10:00am: Seder Meal in Plymouth Hall

11:00am: Worship Service

 

Thursday, April 9, 2009

6:30pm: Maundy Thursday Service

 

Friday, April 10, 2009

4pm-7pm:  Good Friday reflection

This self-guided experience allows you to move from prayer to reflection centers around the chapel to encourage prayer, reading and meditation.  Allow 25-40 minutes.

 

Sunday, April 12, 2009

Easter Sunday

6:00am: Sunrise Service at MacDonald Park

breakfast following at about 8am

10:00am: Easter Worship

Tolt UCC presents:

 "Open and Affirming" Movie Night

6:30pm with discussion to follow

4851 Tolt Avenue Carnation, WA 98014

 

March 30, 2009

Snacks and childcare provided.  Kids will munch on popcorn and watch a movie in their own little theater, while teenagers and adults will view and discuss:

"For the Bible Tells Me So"

Through the experiences of five very normal, very Christian, very American families- including those of former House Majority Leader Richard Gephardt and Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson, - we discover how insightful people of faith handle the realization of having a gay child.

Informed by such respected voices as Bishop Desmond Tutu, Harvard's Peter Gomes, Orthodox Rabbi Steve Greenberg and Reverend Jimmy Creech, the film offers healing, clarity and understanding to anyone caught in the crosshairs of scripture and sexual identity.  Winner of the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the Seattle International Film Festival.

Worship Services

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