Christ Calling the Apostles Peter and Andrew

In his painting The Calling of the Apostles Peter and Andrew...the great Italian artist Duccio de Buoninsegna shows the brothers like twins, "a single apostolate with two dimensions." This insight is helpful in understanding "the companionship" that exists between my respective dual vocations which have been lived out on the edge of the church, just as Christ calls Peter and Andrew from the shoreline. Yet for all their togetherness and compatibility, there is also aloneness and an uncomfortable sense of difference....a uniqueness that has been divinely bestowed.

Duccio, di Buoninsegna,  ?-1319
ca 1311
Panel from the Maesta Altarpiece of Siena
National Gallery of Art
Washington, DC

Readings for Sunday, January 25th
Isaiah 9:1-4
Light shines for those in darkness
Psalm 27:1, 4-9
The Lord is my light and my salvation. (Ps. 27:1)
1 Corinthians 1:10-18
Appeal for unity in the gospel
Matthew 4:12-23
Revelation of Christ as a prophet

Jesus begins his public ministry by calling fishers to leave their nets and follow him. In Jesus the kingdom of God has come near. We who have walked in darkness have seen a great light. We see this light most profoundly in the cross—as God suffers with us and all who are oppressed by sickness, sin, or evil. Light dawns for us as we gather around the word, the font, and the holy table. We are then sent to share the good news that others may be “caught” in the net of God’s grace and mercy.

Calvary started a new project called “The Giving Pantry” in January.

A HUGE thank you to all who filled a bag with food, donated food, or made a financial contribution for our Giving Pantry!

The first Giving Pantry Distribution will be on Saturday, January 31st from 10am-12pm.

All are welcome to come to the church to help!

Growing in Faith - Sunday Mornings at 9:45am in the fellowship hall.

Come join us as we begin a new video study on January 25th: The Last Supper - Conversations that Led to the Cross
Travel with Jesus on the road to Jerusalem in this profound Lenten six-week study that explores the parables and stories Jesus told at tables along the way to his final meal. Will Willimon invites viewers to experience how these table stories--about searching shepherds, welcoming hosts, prodigal sons, and rejected invitations--illuminate the deeper meaning of the Last Supper and Christ's sacrifice. All are welcome!

Discipleship Class - The Discipleship Group will be starting a new study on Sunday, January 18th at 5pm in the parlor. All are welcome!

The Discipleship group will be studying The Separation of Church and Hate by John Fugelsang. This book is a probing, insightful, and witty look at the ways that Christian nationalists misconstrue the Biblical teachings of Jesus and how to take the Bible back.

Wednesday Bible Study at the Concord Athletic Center

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Next Youth Meeting: January 18 @ 5:00 pm

Contacts: 
Kasi Wilson, YouthDirector@clconcord.org
Pastor František: pastor@clconcord.org

The Slideshow features pictures of Trailfest and of workers preparing the trail...

Trailfest occurred on May 24th. It was sponsored by Stewardship and Congregational Life. We enjoyed a cookout and activities celebrating the opening of the Serenity Trail.

Work has continued through the summer with much progress made on preparing the trail as a beautiful, serene place for our community to enjoy.

Please tap the button below to view the brochure we prepared about the Calvary Serenity Trail and Prayer Garden.