Sermons Series: Seven Letters of Revelation
Join us for a new sermons series on the Seven Letters of Revelation, starting April 12.
Men's Prayer Breakfast
CALLING ALL MEN!! We are bringing back the Men's Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, May 30 complete with bacon, sausage, eggs, and pancakes, along with a devotional and prayer time. We hope you'll plan to join us for this opportunity for the men in the church to fellowship and engage in prayer for one another, our congregation, and our community. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall starting at 8:00 and should be finished between 10:00 and 10:30. A sign-up sheet will be available in the narthex.
Ash Wednesday Prayer Service
Start off the Lenten season by joining us for an evening of prayer and reflection.
Lent at Roland Run
Wednesday, February 18 - Ash Wednesday Prayer Service; 6:00 PM
Sunday, February 22
Sunday, March 1
Sunday, March 8
Sunday, March 15
Sunday, March 22
Sunday, March 29 - Palm Sunday
Friday, April 3 - Good Friday Service; 6:00 PM
Sunday, April 5 - Easter Sunday Service
Congregational Meeting & Chili Cook-Off
We will combine our annual Congregational Meeting and our rescheduled Chili Cook-off on Sunday, February 8 immediately following our worship service. The congregational meeting will take place first to be followed by our Chili Cook-off. We hope everyone in the Roland Run church family will stay to participate in both!
Winter Sermon Series: The Psalms
“All the books of Scripture, both Old Testament and New, are inspired by God and useful for instruction, as the apostle says, but to those who really study it, the Psalter [Psalms] yields especial treasure. Within it are represented and portrayed in all their great variety the movements of the human soul. It is like a picture, in which you see yourself portrayed and, seeing, may understand and constantly form yourself upon the pattern given.” St. Athanasius (On the Incarnation)
“Whoever studies it deeply will find in it a kind of gymnasium open for all souls to use, where the different psalms are like different exercises set out before him.” St. Ambrose of Milan
Follow along using this 50-day Psalm Reading Plan.
SERMON SERIES
January 4 - Psalm 49 - “Envy and Trouble” - For an audio version of the sermon, click here: “Envy and Trouble.” To view the entire service, click here: “Envy and Trouble.”
January 11 - Psalm 88 - “Desertion” - For an audio version of the sermon, click here: “Desertion.” To view the entire service, click here: “Desertion.”
January 18 - Psalm 104 - “Awe” - For an audio version of the sermon, click here: “Awe.” To view the entire service, click here: “Awe.”
January 25 - SNOW DAY
February 1 - Psalm 22 - “Desperation” - For an audio version of the sermon, click here: “Desperation.” To view the entire service, click here: “Desperation.”
February 8 - Psalm 51 - “Guilt” - For an audio version of the sermon, click here: “Guilt.” To view the entire service, click here: “Guilt.”
February 15 - Psalm 16
ADULT FORMATION
January 11
January 18
January 25 - SNOW DAY
February 1
February 8
February 15
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Bible Project Podcast on the Psalms
Summer Sermon Series: Philippians: Abounding in Love
Sunday, June 30 - Philippians 1:1-11 - “Abounding in Love” - You can download an audio version of the sermon here: “Abounding in Love.” You can view the entire service here: “Abounding in Love.”
Sunday, July 6 - Philippians 1:12-19 - “Proclaiming Christ” - You can download an audio version of the sermon here: “Proclaiming Christ.” You can view the entire service here: “Proclaiming Christ.”
Sunday, July 13 - Philippians 1:18-30 - “To Live is Christ” - You can download an audio version of the sermon here: “To Live is Christ.” You can view the entire service here: “To Live is Christ.”
Sunday, July 20 - Philippians 2:1-11 - “Emptied Himself” - You can download an audio version of the sermon here: “Emptied Himself.” You can view the entire service here: “Emptied Himself.”
Sunday, July 27 - Philippians 2:12-30 - “Holding Fast”
Sunday, August 3 - Philippians 3:1-11
Sunday, August 10 - Philippians 3:12-21
Sunday, August 17 - Philippians 4:1-7
Sunday, August 24 - Philippians 4:8-9
Sunday, August 31 -Philippians 4:10-23
The above image captures engravings at the Shops at Philippi. These engravings are near the shops at the agora of Philippi. Likely carved by merchants or slaves who spent time passing at the marketplace.
Sermon Series: Faith in Exile
Throughout much of history, God’s people interacted with the world from the outside. More often than not, they found themselves in a world that was either apathetic or outright hostile to their faith. What did it mean for them to practice their faith while in exile? What does it mean for you and I to do the same?
Advent Sermon Series: Divine Interruption
"The great proclamation “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us” (John 1:14) assures us that God has entered into human history through the incarnation of the Son. The season of Advent, a season of waiting, is designed to cultivate our awareness of God’s actions—past, present, and future."
- Worship Sourcebook
Sunday, December 1: Zechariah: Luke 1:5-25
Sunday, December 8: Mary: Luke 1:26-28; 46-55
Sunday, December 15: Joseph: Matthew 1
Sunday, December 22: Shepherds: Luke 2:8-21
Tuesday, December 24: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Sunday, December 29: Resolution: Colossians 2
Fall Sermon Series: Joshua
Join us this fall for a sermons series from the book of Joshua, a story of one man leading a rescued nation towards the promises of God.
Congregational Meeting
We will be hosting a brief Congregational Meeting after the worship service on Sunday, July 7.
Summer Church Picnic
Join us for a summer Congregational Picnic at the Wellspring of Life Farm in Monkton.
Adult Formation: Sermon on the Mount / Summer Sermons Series: The Beatitudes
Join us for a summer sermon series on the Beatitudes in Matthew 5 starting June 2.
Annual City Church Shred Event
Please plan to join us for our annual shred event on Saturday, June 1 from 10-12. We will have a shred truck on site for people to drop off documents to be shredded quickly and safely! All members of the City Church family and community members are invited to take advantage of this free opportunity.
Sermon Series: Resurrected!
Sunday, March 31 - The Last Week: A New Dawn - Mark 16:1-12 - You can download a copy of the sermon here: A New Dawn. You can view the entire service on YouTube here: A New Dawn.
Sunday, April 7 - Resurrected: Emmaus Road - Luke 24:13-35
Sunday, April 14 - Resurrected: Jesus & the Disciples - Luke 24:36-49
Sunday, April 21 - Resurrected: Jesus & Thomas - John 20:24-29
Sunday, April 28 - Resurrected: Jesus, Peter, & the Great Catch - John 21:1-19
Sunday, May 5 - Resurrected: Ascension & Commission - Acts 1:6-11
Sunday, May 12 - Resurrected: Jesus & Paul - Acts 9:1-19
Sunday, May 19 - Resurrected: The Son of Man - Revelation 1:4-20
Sunday, May 26 - Resurrected: The Scroll & the Lamb - Revelation 4 & 5
Adult Formation: Screwtape Letters
This 5-week series promises to provide some rich discussions about the challenges of living out our faith amid the temptations of everyday life, prompted by the inimitable Lewis's writing.
NEW SERMON SERIES: FACING HARDSHIP
Both Jonah and Job endured significant hardship in their lives. Neither was quite ready for what life threw at them. And yet, they both reacted to the hardship in a very different way.
What might we learn from their example when it comes to enduring the hardship of our lives?
City Kids Lasertag Event
Calling kids of all ages - join City Church and the Christian Community Center for an evening of lasertag fun at the Stevens/Olson/Brown family fields! Click here to register!
Fall Sermon Series: James: Faith That Works
Join us this fall as we study James, an important book which is just as relevant today as when it was first written.
Summer Reads
Summer is a great time to catch up on your reading. This year, we'e selected two books that we are recommending as great summer reads.
SUMMER SERMON SERIES: RETURN & REBUILD
Join us for our summer sermon series, entitled “Return and Rebuild: Studies in Ezra and Nehemiah.”
Easter Egg Hunt and Brunch
City Church will be hosting its annual Easter Egg hunt and Potluck Brunch on Sunday, April 9 immediately following our regular service! Please sign up to bring essentials for the brunch here. You can email Jackie Brown for more information at jegbrown1981@gmail.com.
Women's Paint Event
The women of City Church are invited to a paint even at Jackie Brown’s house. Please consider joining for an evening of creativity and conversation! Email Jackie at jegbrown@gmail.com to register for the event or for more information.
Men's Top Golf Outing
Join the men of City Church on Saturday, March 4 from 10:00 to noon at Top Golf! We’ll enjoy some time of fellowship, friendly competition, and best of all driving some golf balls downrange!
Annual Chili Cookoff and Laser Tag Extravaganza
Join our friends from the Christian Community Center for our Second Annual Chili Cookoff!
Untitled Event
Two great opportunities to serve our friends at The Well and Hon’s Honey!
New Sermon Series: Letters of John
Join us for a new sermon series on the Letters of John, starting Sunday, September 11.
SERMON SERIES: FINDING GOD IN THE WILDERNESS
“Everybody - at least everybody who has anything to do with God - spends time in the wilderness, so it’s important to know what can take place there.” - Eugene Peterson
