Unity Presbyterian - Denver, NC

This week in worship it is the first week of Advent, the four Sundays leading up to Christmas. We read echoes of "Fear Not" throughout the Bible. The Israelites faced an enormous task before them: years of rebuilding homes, replanting fields, and restoring community after years of exile. And yet, amid all that hard work, Isaiah offers them something far greater — a vision of hope. A hope for a brighter future.  A hope of genuine peace, lasting joy, and contentment found only in God. We dig into why, instead of fear, we should live as people of Hope.

This week in worship, we are reminded that we should be living in a state of gratitude. It is so easy to see the struggles and the burdens, which make it very hard to see the blessings. But Paul reminds us to live with gratitude, because when we give thanks, we are choosing to see the world as a place filled with God’s generosity. Come to worship this week as we build a new wardrobe out of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, and forgiveness.

What course are you on? Are you running a race of self-preservation or do you run the race of kindness and generosity? This week in worship, Pastor David takes a look at the Apostle Paul as he returns to prison in Rome. We will learn that the outcome of our lives matters much less than the purpose for which we live. Join us as we dive deeper into this topic on Sunday.

This week in worship, Pastor David begins a series on blessings, those we give and those we get. It is All Saints Day, and we explore the ways that we are called to be saints of the Lord, living our lives in a way that sets us apart from others.

Our Compassion, Peace, and Justice Team has worked with Pastor David to bring you services of peace this week. We all need more peace in our world, and that starts with peace in our own lives. Together we will explore the world through the eyes of those who are most vulnerable - the poor, the widow, the immigrant, and the orphan. 

This week in worship, we begin our season of Stewardship. Pastor David talks about our investment in God's kingdom, how what we give of not only our resources but also our time can shape the future of the world. There is nothing wrong with wanting a nice house or a new car, but we must recognize them for what they are…temporary. We have an opportunity to invest in things that will never end.

This week in worship, Pastor Dana takes a look at our prayer life. How do you pray? Do you always ask for things, or wait until you're in a bind before turning to God? You're not alone! We talk about the best ways to supercharge your prayer life as we meet in worship this week.

This week in worship, it is World Communion Sunday. This is a great chance for Christians around the world to come together, united through this holy sacrament. The message of Jesus is for the whole world. Our humanity depends on the humanity of all people. When we celebrate communion, we proclaim that we belong to a church much larger than just our local congregation or denomination—we belong to the worldwide body of Christ. 

This week in worship, Pastor David concludes our series on Philippians with a look at our thoughts. What do you dwell on? Do your thoughts produce anxiety or peace? Paul tells us the secret of becoming people who are content and at peace.

This week in worship, Pastor David moves to Philippians 3 as we look at the role models of our faith. Our truest identity is not found in earthly things but in Christ, who has claimed us as citizens of heaven. Like Paul and the saints who have gone before us, we press on toward the goal, keeping our eyes on Jesus. Following their example, we live now as ambassadors of God’s kingdom on earth.