Worship at Community Presbyterian Church

	Members also participate in the services. Each week a Deacon, Elder, or other member of the congregation leads us in worship. On special Sundays, such as "Appreciating the Gifts of Women," members employ their many talents. Here, Helen Huntley presents a monolog on Emility Dickinenson's image of faith.
Passing the Peace The "Passing of the Peace" is an important part of each service at Community. We can greet old friends and guests with the "Peace of Christ be with you."
	Our Choir Ann Kendrick, musical director for the church, who inadvertently got cut out of this picture, directs the church choir, the Community Voices, who provide music for worship services the first Sunday of every month.
Other Music The Sun Lakes Men's Octet, with Chechi Soto proudly in the group, sings at Community and many other churches in the Inland Empire. Unfortunately, when they sing at other churches, we don't have the pleasure of Chechi in church.
	Teenagers can sing harmony too! Liz Colvin and some of her friends begin spontaneous harmonizing, and it developed into a group that sings in various spots around town. They added to our service by serving up some wonderful 3-part harmony on some favorite hymns.
The Children's Sermon with real children. The "Children's Sermon" is a highlight of the service for both the children and those of us who like to think of ourselves as children. Even when there are no children at the service, Pastor Sylvia uses other members to take their place.
	Pastor Sylvia preaches to her flock Pastor Sylvia joins the congregation for the sermon each Sunday. Her sermons generally tie everything together using scholarship, scripture, and spirituality. None of us can figure out how she can do it without notes.
The Pastor's Versatility When the scripture is about "fools," Pastor Sylvia and Joe Karcher emphasize the point and meaning by assuming their clown personae
	Gifts from Africa These three members of the congregation traveled to Kenya to participate in a mission activity. You can check out more about it in the "Missions" section of this web site. Here they present gifts to the church given by the Kenyans with whom they worked.
The Social Hall After services on Sundays, everyone gathers in the social hall to have some coffee and sweets and "discuss" the sermon. Golf dates are usually made at that time too!

Rev. Sylvia Karcher, Pastor
e-mail: pastor@redlandscommunity.org

Web address: http://www.redlandscommunity.org