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July 20, 2021
The very first edition of First Press Express is here! Get caught up with the latest news from this summer. Read the opening sermon notes from […]
June 28, 2021
We are launching a new church-wide kindness campaign! As we live into our mission of becoming a community hub, let’s showcase what a kind and loving […]
May 27, 2021
The May 2021 edition of the First Press is here, thanks to new editor Allen Nickerson! Read the opening letter from Pastor Johanna below or click […]
May 14, 2021
Sacred Saturdays is a service for people with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia and their caregivers. Starting in June, it will meet at 11:00 AM […]
November 4, 2020
Our Stewardship campaign for 2021 is off and running, and now is the time to consider your pledge to fulfilling our vision for the coming year. […]
June 12, 2020
In an effort to help people engage and learn about issues of racism and discrimination in the US and the church, we put out a call […]
June 8, 2020
A Sermon by Eric J. Harvey, Ph.D.Delivered on June 6, 2020 What a week to be the guest preacher! It seems like every day has brought […]
June 4, 2020
Be Part of the LightBy Rev. Dr. Johanna McCune Wagner, with Lisa Justice *On Monday, June 1, I spoke with Pastor Johanna over the phone as […]
March 25, 2020
Recently Pastor Johanna and other local faith leaders were interviewed by the Concord Clayton Pioneer about the meaning of such Easter symbols as eggs and lilies. […]
April 5, 2019
God’s Pick-Me-Up by Darryl McCollum, CLP The middle of March was turning out to be very stressful. It seemed as if every aspect of life was […]
February 7, 2019
Pastor Notes by Darryl McCollum, CLP Happy New Year – I know by the time this is read the baby New Year will have learned to […]
November 10, 2018
In This Issue: Deny Yourself – Cover Article by Darryl McCollum, CLP Worship & Music Christmas Concert December 9th African Children’s Choir January 2nd Preschool Fundraiser […]