The Arts and Crafts group meets today and Wednesdays at 9:30am. Come join us for fun and fellowship as we create attractive items for donations that benefit various church programs and charities. This past year we have provided gifts for individuals in nursing homes and care centers.

Adult choir practice is held every Wednesday at 6pm in the Sanctuary. Mark your calendars. See you there.

The HTLC Church Council meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:00pm to discuss finances, committee activities, upcoming events, and other church business. All congregation members and visitors are invited to attend. If you are interested in being a board member or team lead, please ask a pastor or one of our current board members. Nominees are accepted in the Fall for a variety of alternating 2-year positions.

Today we celebrate Christ the King Sunday, the last Sunday of the church year. Initially instituted during in 1925 by Pope Pius XI on the last Sunday in October in response to the increasing secularism of countries worldwide, since 1970 Christ the King Day has since been observed on the last Sunday before Advent. The purpose of this festival is to acknowledge Jesus Christ as the “King of all kings,” celebrating Christ’s messianic kingship and sovereign rule over all creation. Click on this event to learn more.

Please continue to donate your used medicine bottles with labels removed that we then give to the PAWS program for their use filling medications for pets. Thank you for supporting our furry friends in the community.

Join us today for Sunday worship at 9:30am. Every Sunday we celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Sermons are also uploaded afterwards each week onto our website. The service includes hymns, Bible readings, a sermon, and a congregational prayer.

We are again collecting Lutheran World Relief (LWR) personal care Kits. For several years the Women's Organization has asked the congregation to support them in donating items for the LWR kits, and the response has been amazing. The LWR Collection Box is located in the lobby of the CLC. Click on this event to learn more and to see the list of items needed for each kit.

Come join us this morning around 10:45 in the Upper Building for another energizing Sunday School year. All are welcome. If you have any questions, please contact Sarah R. Paper registration forms are located in the Christian Life Center, or click on this event for the registration link.

Join us for adult Bible Study every Sunday morning immediately following worship services. The class is led by Mary G. in the Quad Room located in the Upper Building. Refreshments may be brought to the classroom.

The quilters group meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 9am in the Upper Building. Mary/Martha meets for fun and fellowship as we create beautiful quilts that are donated to benefit Lutheran World Relief and other charitable organizations. No prior quilting experience is needed! Mary Martha also made numerous face masks for the congregation to use during our worship services.

The Arts and Crafts group meets today and Wednesdays at 9:30am. Come join us for fun and fellowship as we create attractive items for donations that benefit various church programs and charities. This past year we have provided gifts for individuals in nursing homes and care centers.

Adult choir practice is held every Wednesday at 6pm in the Sanctuary. Mark your calendars. See you there.

Today we celebrate Thanksgiving.  The history of this event begins in 1621, when the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast.  Praise be to God.  Click on this event to learn more about the history of Thanksgiving.

Eve Circle meets tonight at 6:30pm. Eve Circle is intended for all ages and specifically designed for the working woman. We are a gathering of women of faith who gain spiritual and emotional strength through fellowship, bible study, and community service. Past study topics include “Bad Girls of the Bible.” The group meets at circle members’ homes the fourth Thursday of each month. Come join us!

Join us today for Sunday worship service at 9:30am. Every Sunday we celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Sermons are also uploaded afterwards each week onto our website. The service includes hymns, Bible readings, a sermon, and a congregational prayer.

Our monthly food drive for Sharing & Caring, our community food bank, is held the first Sunday of every month.  Bring canned and non-perishable food products to the lobby of Christian Life Center and place them on the collection cart.  There is also a need for baby formula, toothpaste, shampoo, bar soap, and laundry detergent.

The Giving Tree will be in the lobby of the CLC from 1-15 December. Congregation members can purchase gifts of clothing, personal care items, toys, games, or gift cards for needy children, women, and families in our local community. The Giving Tree contains ornaments with specific items listed on the back. Take as many ornaments as you like, then place both the ornaments and donations under the tree. Please do not wrap your gifts. Click on this event to learn more.

Share the warmth by donating new or gently used sweatshirts supporting One Hopeful Place to be provided to the homeless population of Fort Walton Beach. The collection will run from 1-22 December. Sweatshirts can be placed in the wooden donation box in the lobby of the CLC. Contact Paul E. if you have any questions. Help us keep those in need warm this year.

Today we celebrate the 1st Sunday of Advent. It is a time of preparation and anticipation for the coming of Christ both in the past in His incarnation as the baby Jesus, but also in the future with His promised second coming as Christ Triumphant. Advent is also a time to focus on His present coming to us in the Word and Sacraments. Advent marks the beginning of the church calendar. Click on this event for more information.

Ruth Circle meets today and the 1st Tuesday of each month at 9:30am for fun Bible study and great fellowship. Ruth Circle is intended for the non-working woman. We use the “Together Magazine” and “Gather Magazine” provided by the Lutheran ministry for Bible study on various topics. All ladies are invited to join us as we study God’s Word and grow closer together in Christian fellowship.

Prior to our mid-week Advent service tonight, we have an Advent meal of soup and bread at 5:30pm that will be served in the Christian Life Center. There is a signup sheet in the CLC if you want to bring bread or a pot of your favorite soup to share. Immediately following our meal, we have our first of three mid-week Advent services. Come break bread and enjoy soup with us.

Tonight at 6:30pm we celebrate Advent during our three inspirational Wednesday evening Advent services. Click on this event to learn more about Advent and our upcoming services.

Join us for “Candy Cane Wishes and Peppermint Kisses,” our WELCA Christmas Luncheon on 7 December at 10am. Dress up in your favorite attire as we have a fun-filled morning, followed by a delicious meal and fellowship. There will be prize categories for the funniest, prettiest, and most original outfits. We will also be collecting men’s, women’s and children’s socks for the homeless. Sign-up in the CLC or contact Waldi if you have any questions.

Today, on this Second Sunday in Advent, we continue our celebration that started last Sunday. Advent emphasizes preparation for the celebration of the birth of Christ. During this season, we use the color blue which symbolizes "hope", and the four candles in the Advent Wreath along with our four sets of banners highlight special themes of the Advent season (Prophecy, Bethlehem, Shepherds, and Angels). Click on this event to learn more about Advent.

Mary/Martha Circle, the quilters group, meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 9am in the Upper Building for fun and fellowship as we create beautiful quilts that are donated to benefit Lutheran World Relief and other charitable organizations. Come join this worthwhile endeavor. No prior quilting experience is needed!

Deborah Circle meets tonight. Called “Lil Debbies,” we combine prayer and informal bible study with a primary focus on fellowship and heartfelt discussions with other women of faith.  Deborah Circle meets the second Monday of each month at 6pm and is tailored for the woman who wants an evening out with Christian friends.

Prior to our mid-week Advent service tonight, we have an Advent meal of soup and bread at 5:30pm that will be served in the Christian Life Center. There is a signup sheet in the CLC if you want to bring bread or a pot of your favorite soup to share. Immediately following our meal, we have our second of three mid-week Advent services. Come break bread and enjoy soup with us.

Tonight at 6:30pm we celebrate Advent during our second of three inspirational Wednesday evening Advent services. Click on this event to learn more about Advent and our upcoming services.

Today, this 3rd Sunday of Advent, is known as Gaudete Sunday, meaning “rejoice” in Latin. Advent is a time of preparation and anticipation for the coming of Christ both in the past in His incarnation as the baby Jesus, but also in the future with His promised second coming as Christ Triumphant. Advent is also a time to focus on His present coming to us in the Word and Sacraments. Click on this event for more information about Advent.

Today is Backpack Food Sunday. It is held the 3rd Sunday of each month and provides weekend meals for needy children at Edwins Elementary School.  Bring individually-packed nutritious food items to the lobby of the Christian Life Center.  A specific shopping list is available at the church, and monetary donations are also welcome so food items can be purchased. Click on this event to learn more about this program.

Today at 10am (and the third Tuesday of each month) the ladies of Dorcas Circle meet to pack food for our Backpack Food Program that provides weekend meals for needy children at Edwins Elementary School.  Come join us.

Prior to our mid-week Advent service tonight, we have an Advent meal of soup and bread at 5:30pm that will be served in the Christian Life Center. There is a signup sheet in the CLC if you want to bring bread or a pot of your favorite soup to share. Immediately following our meal, we have our final of three mid-week Advent services. Come break bread and enjoy soup with us.

Tonight at 6:30pm we celebrate Advent during our final of three inspirational Wednesday evening Advent services. Click on this event to learn more.

The HTLC Church Council meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:00pm to discuss finances, committee activities, upcoming events, and other church business. All congregation members and visitors are invited to attend. If you are interested in being a board member or team lead, please ask a pastor or one of our current board members. Nominees are accepted in the Fall for a variety of alternating 2-year positions.

Today, on this Fourth Sunday of Advent, the Angel’s Candle is lit, symbolizing fulfillment, the love God has for humanity, and the proclamation of Good News to all the world. Advent is a time of preparation and anticipation for the coming of Christ both in the past as the baby Jesus, but also in the future with His promised second coming as Christ Triumphant. Click on this event for more information about Advent.

Today we celebrate Christmas Eve, which has been celebrated for as long as celebrations for Christmas have happened, starting about 1,700 years ago when the first Christian Roman Emperor, Constantine, declared that the birth of Jesus would be celebrated on 25 December. For centuries after his proclamation, Christmas was celebrated as a whole season that begun with the arrival of Christmas Eve on December 24th.

Today we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ our Savior, the Light of the World.  Romans 3:23-24 says, “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by His grace through redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”  Showing His great love for us, God sent his only begotten Son into the world as a Christmas present to everyone.  What a joyous day of celebration.

Eve Circle meets tonight and the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30pm. Everyone is welcome! Eve Circle is intended for all ages and specifically designed for the working woman. We are a gathering of women of faith who gain spiritual and emotional strength through fellowship, Bible study, and community service. Past study topics include “Bad Girls of the Bible.” Come join us!

Happy New Year to one and all from Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. We wish you and your loved ones a blessed new year. May you truly see God’s glory as you witness his abundant mercy and grace.

Ruth Circle meets today and the 1st Tuesday of each month at 9:30am for fun Bible study and great fellowship. Ruth Circle is intended for the non-working woman. We use the “Together Magazine” and “Gather Magazine” provided by the Lutheran ministry for Bible study on various topics. All ladies are invited to join us as we study God’s Word and grow closer together in Christian fellowship.

Today we celebrate the Baptism of our Lord, whose baptism foreshadows our own. In submitting Himself humbly to baptism by Saint John the Baptist, Christ provided the example for the rest of us. If even He who was without sin should be baptized, how much more should the rest of us be thankful for this sacrament, which frees us from the darkness of sin and incorporates us into the Church, the life of Christ on earth! Click on this event to learn more.

We continue the season of Epiphany, and the principal themes are the revelation of Christ to all nations, Jesus' baptism in the River Jordan, and Christ as the Light of the World.  The ELCA church recognizes the season of Epiphany from January 6 until the last Sunday before Ash Wednesday, which is celebrated as the Transfiguration of our Lord.  Click on this event to learn more.

Deborah Circle meets tonight. Called “Lil Debbies,” we combine prayer and informal bible study with a primary focus on fellowship and heartfelt discussions with other women of faith.  Deborah Circle meets the second Monday of each month at 6pm and is tailored for the woman who wants an evening out with Christian friends.

We continue the season of Epiphany, and the principal themes are the revelation of Christ to all nations, Jesus' baptism in the River Jordan, and Christ as the Light of the World.  The ELCA church recognizes the season of Epiphany from January 6 until the last Sunday before Ash Wednesday, which is celebrated as the Transfiguration of our Lord.  Click on this event to learn more.

Today is Backpack Food Sunday. It is held the 3rd Sunday of each month and provides weekend meals for needy children at Edwins Elementary School.  Bring individually-packed nutritious food items to the lobby of the Christian Life Center.  A specific shopping list is available at the church, and monetary donations are also welcome so food items can be purchased. Click on this event to learn more about this program.

Today we remember the life of the Reverend (Dr.) Martin Luther King, Jr., a civil rights icon and African American leader who overcame extreme adversity to peacefully promote the cause of equality and fairness for all. Our national holiday today recognizes his life and accomplishments. Click on this event to learn more about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

We continue the season of Epiphany, and the principal themes are the revelation of Christ to all nations, Jesus' baptism in the River Jordan, and Christ as the Light of the World.  The ELCA church recognizes the season of Epiphany from January 6 until the last Sunday before Ash Wednesday, which is celebrated as the Transfiguration of our Lord.  Click on this event to learn more.

Today the Church celebrates the feast of the Presentation of Our Lord, which occurs forty days after the birth of Jesus. It is also known as Candlemas day since the blessing and procession of candles is included in today's liturgy.  Click on this event to learn more about the feast of the Presentation of Our Lord.

We continue the season of Epiphany, and the principal themes are the revelation of Christ to all nations, Jesus' baptism in the River Jordan, and Christ as the Light of the World.  The ELCA church recognizes the season of Epiphany from January 6 until the last Sunday before Ash Wednesday, which is celebrated as the Transfiguration of our Lord.  Click on this event to learn more.

Today is Valentine’s Day. Share your love with others.

“Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” (Mother Theresa)

We continue the season of Epiphany, and the principal themes are the revelation of Christ to all nations, Jesus' baptism in the River Jordan, and Christ as the Light of the World.  The ELCA church recognizes the season of Epiphany from January 6 until the last Sunday before Ash Wednesday, which is celebrated as the Transfiguration of our Lord.  Click on this event to learn more.

Today is President's Day, a U.S. federal holiday that is celebrated annually on the third Monday of February. President's Day primarily honors and celebrates the life and achievements of George Washington, the first President of the United States from 1789-1797. However, in reality the day is typically used to honor and remember all past US presidents, especially Washington and Abraham Lincoln, who both have birthdays in February.

Today is Shrove Tuesday. Shrove Tuesday always takes place the day before Ash Wednesday, which is the first day of the Christian season of Lent, where we begin the progression towards Easter. The expression Shrove Tuesday actually comes from the word “shrive,” which means to confess and receive absolution.

Come join us today for our annual Shrove Tuesday pancake supper at 6:00pm in the Christian Life Center. The Mardi Gras-themed supper includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, and King cake. The meal is free, but a love donation will be gratefully accepted.  Come join us tonight for fellowship and a tasty meal before we begin the season of Lent. Contact Pam if you would like to help. Click on this event to learn more.

Today marks the beginning of Lent. The season of Lent is a 40-day journey. Lent is the period between Ash Wednesday and Easter, the holiest day of the year that marks the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. The period is marked by prayer, solemnity, and contemplation. Christians also often fast or sacrifice things during this time in preparation for Easter. Click on this event to learn more about Lent.

Today we celebrate Ash Wednesday. The day is named for the practice of imposing ashes, as a meaningful part of the Ash Wednesday liturgy. Using ashes as a sign of repentance is an ancient practice, often mentioned in the Bible. Click on this event to learn more about Ash Wednesday.

Join us for an inspirational Ash Wednesday worship services at noon and 6:30pm in the Sanctuary. Ash Wednesday is one of the most solemn days of the church year. Today, worshipers will celebrate the Lord’s supper and have the opportunity to receive the imposition of ashes on their foreheads as a sign of penitence and baptismal remembrance. Click on this event to learn more.

Today is the first Sunday in Lent. The season of Lent is a 40-day journey that occurs between Ash Wednesday and Easter, the holiest day of the year that marks the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. The period of Lent is marked by solemnity and contemplation. Christians also often fast or sacrifice things during this time in preparation for Easter. Click on this event to learn more about Lent.

Daylight Saving Time begins today at 2:00am. Be sure to set your clocks forward one hour.

Today at 5:30pm in the CLC we are hosting a soup and bread supper prior to our 6:30pm mid-week Holden Evening prayer service (and all Wednesdays during Lent except Ash Wednesday and Holy Week). As we journey to the Cross during this season of Lent, let us once again come together for fellowship before we gather for worship. You do not need to bring anything. However, if you would like to bring a favorite pot of soup, contact Rebecca H. so we can plan accordingly. Come join us for soup, fellowship, reflection, and inspiration.

Today is St. Patrick’s Day, observing the death of St. Patrick. Saint Patrick was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the "Apostle of Ireland", he is the primary patron saint of Ireland, along with Saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. Click on this event to learn more about St. Patrick and this day.

Today at 5:30pm in the CLC we are hosting a soup and bread supper prior to our 6:30pm mid-week Holden Evening prayer service (and all Wednesdays during Lent except Ash Wednesday and Holy Week). As we journey to the Cross during this season of Lent, let us once again come together for fellowship before we gather for worship. You do not need to bring anything. However, if you would like to bring a favorite pot of soup, contact Rebecca H. so we can plan accordingly. Come join us for soup, fellowship, reflection, and inspiration.

The Feast of The Annunciation of Our Lord celebrates the Angel Gabriel's appearance to the Virgin Mary, announcing that she had been chosen to be the mother of the Son of God, our Lord Jesus Christ. Click on this event to learn more.

Today at 5:30pm in the CLC we are hosting a soup and bread supper prior to our 6:30pm mid-week prayer service (and all Wednesdays during Lent except Ash Wednesday and Holy Week). As we journey to the Cross during this season of Lent, let us once again come together for fellowship before we gather for worship. You do not need to bring anything. However, if you would like to bring a favorite pot of soup, contact Rebecca H. so we can plan accordingly. Come join us for soup, fellowship, reflection, and inspiration.

Today is the fourth Sunday in Lent. The season of Lent is a 40-day journey that occurs between Ash Wednesday and Easter, the holiest day of the year that marks the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. The period of Lent is marked by solemnity and contemplation. Christians also often fast or sacrifice things during this time in preparation for Easter. Click on this event to learn more about Lent.

Today at 5:30pm in the CLC we are hosting a soup and bread supper prior to our 6:30pm mid-week prayer service (and all Wednesdays during Lent except Ash Wednesday and Holy Week). As we journey to the Cross during this season of Lent, let us once again come together for fellowship before we gather for worship. You do not need to bring anything. However, if you would like to bring a favorite pot of soup, contact Rebecca H. so we can plan accordingly. Come join us for soup, fellowship, reflection, and inspiration.

Today is the fifth Sunday in Lent. The season of Lent is a 40-day journey that occurs between Ash Wednesday and Easter, the holiest day of the year that marks the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. The period of Lent is marked by solemnity and contemplation. Christians also often fast or sacrifice things during this time in preparation for Easter. Click on this event to learn more about Lent.

Join us for a midweek Lenten service at 6:30pm tonight and throughout the season of Lent for a short, inspiring prayer service. Come enjoy this wonderful service. Click on this event to learn more.

Today at 5:30pm in the CLC we are hosting a soup and bread supper prior to our final 6:30pm mid-week prayer service (and all Wednesdays during Lent except Ash Wednesday and Holy Week). As we journey to the Cross during this season of Lent, let us once again come together for fellowship before we gather for worship. You do not need to bring anything. However, if you would like to bring a favorite pot of soup, contact Rebecca H. so we can plan accordingly. Come join us for soup, fellowship, reflection, and inspiration.

Today is the fifth Sunday in Lent. The season of Lent is a 40-day journey that occurs between Ash Wednesday and Easter, the holiest day of the year that marks the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. The period of Lent is marked by solemnity and contemplation. Christians also often fast or sacrifice things during this time in preparation for Easter. Click on this event to learn more about Lent.

Today we celebrate Palm Sunday. Christians throughout the world observe Palm Sunday, also known as Passion Sunday. This day inaugurates the most important week of the Christian year, beginning with Jesus’ glorious entry into Jerusalem and ending with his crucifixion and death. Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, as crowds gathered around him waving palms and shouting “Hosanna!”

This morning at 9:30am in the Sanctuary we celebrate Palm Sunday with a worship service and Holy Communion. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. This day inaugurates the most important week of the Christian year, beginning with Jesus’ glorious entry into Jerusalem and ending with his crucifixion and death. Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. In the days following Palm Sunday, the crowd's joyful welcome of Christ changes, and they begin to call for his death.

Today we commemorate Maundy Thursday and begin The Tridium. After Jesus and the disciples finished the Last Supper and walked toward Gethsemane, Jesus taught them a new commandment: “that you love one another.” On this day we mark the official end of Lent by receiving individual absolution, or forgiveness. We also remember the first Lord’s Supper and the washing of the disciples’ feet. Click on this event to learn more.

Join us at noon and 6:30pm for Maundy Thursday worship services in the Sanctuary. On this Maundy Thursday we begin the three days during which we participate once again in the saving power of Jesus’ passing over from death into life. This service includes the words of Jesus’ new commandment to love one another, so we take a few minutes to meditate on what it means to be a servant. At the service’s conclusion, the altar area is stripped of furnishings as a sign of Jesus’ abandonment. Click on this event to learn more.

Good Friday is the day we commemorate the death of our Savior, the day when our Lord gave his life to save us from our sins. We should remember the cruel crucifixion our Lord suffered for our sake and contemplate the cost Jesus paid for our redemption. This is the most solemn service of the church year, rightfully observed by entering in complete silence with a black veil covering the cross and no lit candles. Click on this event to learn more.

The two Good Friday services tonight at noon and 6:30pm continue our journey through the Three Days of Jesus’ suffering, death, and resurrection. Nursery care is available at 6:30pm. At the heart of this service is the passion reading according to John, which celebrates Christ’s victory on the cross. Today’s service is referred to as a Tenebrae service (meaning ‘shadows’ or ‘darkness’). The extinguishing of the candles recalls the darkening shadows of Calvary, as Jesus’ life was slowly extinguished. Click on this event to learn more.

The Easter Vigil is celebrated on the evening of Holy Saturday, the evening before the joyous Easter celebration. This draws us back to the great Hebrew Passover. Per Deuteronomy 6, it is not just about the first generation of slaves celebrating the Lord’s salvation and exodus from Egypt. Rather, we all celebrate the same rescue and the same meal as our very own. This is the thrust in the Easter Vigil. It is the story of Christ’s Passover, God’s salvation in the Word made flesh from beginning to end; that story is our story. Click on this event to learn more.

Today we celebrate Easter Sunday. Easter Day is the day of the resurrection, a joyous celebration of God’s victory over sin and death. Easter is the day, after three days, that Jesus rose from the dead. This is our day of victory. Jesus said, “Because I live, you also will live” (John 14:19). We are forgiven, and that means we have the certainty of eternal life through Jesus. Christ is Risen; he is Risen indeed. Click on this event to learn more.

This morning at 9:30am in the Sanctuary we will have our annual Easter Festival Worship Service. Easter is the day of the resurrection, when after three days Jesus rose from the dead in a celebration of God’s victory over sin and death. It is the reason why Easter is the most important day of the church year and good news for us all! He has risen indeed! Click on this event to learn more.

Today after our morning worship service this Easter Sunday, Youth Ministry is hosting our annual Easter Egg Hunt. All are welcome. Our older youth will be assisting. We invite all youth to join us for fun, friendship, and a celebration of the Risen Christ! Children should bring a basket or other container to collect their eggs.

Enjoy a tasty Easter breakfast in the Christian Life Center after our morning worship services. Come and join us for great food and fellowship! Volunteers are needed and welcome. Come have a blessed Easter meal.

Today is Earth Day, an annual event celebrated around the world each year on 22 April to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First celebrated in 1970 as a day of education about environmental issues, it now includes events coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network in more than 193 countries. Let us all consider ways to be good stewards of God’s amazing creation. Click on this event to learn more.

Today is the second Sunday of Easter. In Western Christianity, Eastertide is the period of 50 days, spanning from Easter Sunday to Pentecost Sunday. Click on this event to learn more.

The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held each year on the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the U.S. Congress, and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. Click on this event to learn more.

May is National Military Appreciation Month, officially recognized by Congress in 1999. The month includes several key dates pertaining to our veterans and active duty military: Military Spouse Appreciation Day on 7 May, VE Day (WWII Victory in Europe Day) on 8 May, Armed Forces Day on 15 May, and Memorial Day on 31 May.

Today is the third Sunday of Easter. In Western Christianity, Eastertide is the period of 50 days, spanning from Easter Sunday to Pentecost Sunday. Click on this event to learn more.

Today is the Fourth Sunday of Easter. In Western Christianity, Eastertide is the period of 50 days, spanning from Easter Sunday to Pentecost Sunday. Click on this event to learn more.

Mother’s Day is a holiday honoring motherhood that is observed in different forms throughout the world. The American incarnation of Mother’s Day was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and became an official U.S. holiday in 1914.

The Evangelism Committee is hosting a Mother’s Day brunch in the CLC today after worship. Come join us for a tasty brunch and fellowship as we recognize mothers, grandmothers, and mother figures for all that they do and have done in our lives. We need volunteers to assist with set-up, serving, and cleanup as well a providing your favorite snack. Contact church leadership if you would like to help.

Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in May.  President Harry Truman led the effort to establish this holiday in order for citizens to unite and to pay special tribute to our men and women of the Armed Forces for their patriotic service in support of the United States of America. Click on this event to learn more.

Today is the fifth Sunday of Easter. In Western Christianity, Eastertide is the period of 50 days, spanning from Easter Sunday to Pentecost Sunday. Click on this event to learn more.

Today is the sixth Sunday of Easter. In Western Christianity, Eastertide is the period of 50 days, spanning from Easter Sunday to Pentecost Sunday. Click on this event to learn more.

Memorial Day is a day for remembrance of those who have died in service to our country or as a result of injuries incurred during battle.  It was originally called “Decoration Day,” from the early tradition of decorating graves with flowers, wreaths and flags, and the event was first widely observed on 30 May 1868 to commemorate the sacrifices of Civil War soldiers. Click on this event to learn more about Memorial Day.

Today we celebrate The Ascension of Our Lord, which occurred 40 days after Jesus Christ rose from the dead on Easter and is the final act of our redemption that Christ began on Good Friday.  On this day, the risen Christ, as witnessed by His apostles, ascended into Heaven. When He ascended, He received all authority in heaven and on earth so that He can deliver to you what He has promised. Click on this event to learn more.

Today is the seventh Sunday of Easter. In Western Christianity, Eastertide is the period of 50 days, spanning from Easter Sunday to Pentecost Sunday. Click on this event to learn more.

Today we are celebrating the Sunday after the Ascension, the day when Jesus bodily ascended into heaven following his post-resurrection appearances. On the day of his ascension, Jesus left his disciples with a commission, a blessing, and a promise of the Holy Spirit.

Today we celebrate the Festival of Pentecost, also known as the “birthday of the church” when the Holy Spirit came upon and filled the first disciples to be Christ’s witnesses and continue His gospel ministry to all the world.  Pentecost Sunday celebrates the Holy Spirit: the gift of the God’s comfort, power, and strength given to His people.  Join us as we embrace and explore all that Pentecost means for us.  Click on this event to learn more.

Today we celebrate Flag Day. On 14 June 1777, the Second Continental Congress took a break from writing the Articles of Confederation and passed a resolution stating that “the flag of the United States be 13 stripes, alternate red and white,” and that “the union be 13 stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.” In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson officially established 14 June as Flag Day. Click on this event to learn more.

Today we celebrate Holy Trinity Sunday, a Christian feast that celebrates and honors the Holy Trinity.  We commemorate and celebrate God who is three in one:  God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit, that is the spirit of God.  All are separate entities upon themselves, but they are also one and the same.  Click on this event to learn more.

Father’s Day is celebrated worldwide to recognize the contributions that fathers and father figures make to the lives of their children. In America it is celebrated on the third Sunday of June. Father’s Day has been celebrated in the U.S. since 1910, and in 1972, President Richard Nixon made Father's Day a national observance. Let us also remember and honor God, the greatest Father of all.

Juneteenth is short for “June Nineteenth”, which celebrates the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas, the last remaining slave state. Juneteenth marks the day when federal troops arrived in Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth honors the end to slavery in the U.S. On 17 June 2021, it officially became a federal holiday. Click on this event to learn more.

Happy 4th of July, America’s Independence Day.  In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, which proclaimed the independence of the United States from Great Britain.  After the 5-year Revolutionary War and with the signing of the Treaty of Paris with Britain, the United States formally became a free and independent nation in 1783. Click on this event to learn more.

Today is the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene.  She was identified in the New Testament as a constant companion of Jesus during his ministry in Galilee and was one of his earliest followers.  Mary witnessed the crucifixion and the interment of Jesus’ body in the tomb.  She was also the first recorded witness of the Resurrection, as Jesus singled her out from all others to bring news of His transcendence over death to His disciples.  Click on this event to learn more.

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This significant feast day recalls the spiritual and physical departure of the mother of our Lord Jesus Christ from the earth, when both her soul and her body were taken into the presence of God. Click on this event to learn more.

Today we celebrate Labor Day, a national tribute that recognizes the social and economic achievements of American workers, who have contributed to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. Click on this event to learn more about the history of Labor Day.

Patriot Day occurs on September 11 of each year in remembrance of the people killed in the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks on the U.S.

Today and the 3rd Friday of September each year we recognize United States POW/MIA Recognition Day. It is observed across the nation as a way to remember prisoners of war (POW) and those who are missing in action (MIA), as well as their families. All military installations fly the National League of Families’ POW/MIA flag, veteran rallies take place in many states, POW/MIA flags are often flown, and joint prayers are made.

Today is the Feast of Michael and All Angels, popularly called “Michaelmas.” On this day we give thanks for the many ways in which God's loving care watches over us, both directly and indirectly, and we are reminded that the richness and variety of God's creation far exceeds our knowledge of it.  Click on this event to learn more.

Today is “Bring Your Bible to School Day,” an annual student-led movement that allows students across the nation to celebrate religious freedom and share God’s love with friends. The event is designed to empower students to express their belief in the truth of God’s Word, and do so in a respectful way that demonstrates the love of Christ. Participation is voluntary.

St. Francis of Assisi was the patron saint of animals and ecology. He was born in Italy around 1181-1182, and after a wild youth and a brief career as a soldier, Francis had a conversion experience that inspired him to renounce his family’s wealth and devote his life to God. His dedication to poverty, humility, obedience, patience and compassion soon attracted followers. Click on this event to learn more.

Today we recognize Columbus Day. Columbus Day is a holiday celebrating the anniversary of Christopher Columbus' arrival in the Americas on 12 October 1492. This historic event is celebrated in many countries in north and central America. Click on this event to learn more.

United Nations Day marks the anniversary of the entry into force of the UN Charter in 1945. With the ratification of this founding document by the majority of its signatories, including the five permanent members of the Security Council, the United Nations officially came into being. The date of 24 October has been celebrated as United Nations Day since 1948. Click on this event to learn more.

All Hallows' Eve is a remembrance of the dead that occurs annually on the evening of 31 October. The name is a short form of All Hallows' Evening, meaning All Saints' Evening, as it is celebrated on the evening before All Saints Day, in the same way as Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day. Saints have historically been known as hallows, derived from the Old English word hālig and related to the German word heilig, meaning holy.

Today we celebrate Reformation Day that recognizes the actions of Martin Luther in 1517 when he nailed a treatise to the door of a church in Germany, forever changing the course of history.  Among other things, Luther argued that the Bible, not the Pope, was the central means to discern God’s word. Luther also maintained that salvation was granted by faith alone, not by good deeds and the sacraments. Click on this event to learn more.

Today we celebrate Veterans Day to recognize the courage and sacrifice of all U.S. veterans.  Thank you for your service.  Click on this event to learn more about the history of Veterans Day.